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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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I was barred from Facebook for refusing to provide a phone number. They must have got over that as I didn't provide them with my number.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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Talk Morgan Enthusiast
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My initial thoughts are that if Facebook is used over the forum then there's a chance that the forum becomes redundant - Like so many have said, for me this forum has provided so much support and interest over the few years I've owned a M3W that for me its become an essential part of Morgan ownership, I also believe that it provides more than simple club membership within our world. (I'm in both MSCC & MTWC). In fact it's good to see that both clubs now link to this forum realising that there is a strong need for focused media to publicise events, notices and articles
The other side of the coin is as we've often discussed, whether the forum is an ideal place sometimes for the organisational too & fro posts as ideas grow and develop into plans whereas social media and/or simple phone calls can suffice.
Having been involved over many years with the 'Riders Branch' of the royal British legion and having utilised their forum the same argument ensued FB or Forum. It opened up divides with some groups going their own way, so for an organisation that's less than ideal.
To finalise - I feel that Facebook is great as a small closed group (and there are already dedicated morgan pages) to enhance events for sure but not at the expense of Talk Morgan.
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Facebook stinks I don't care to share my every movement 🤔
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My initial thoughts are that if Facebook is used over the forum then there's a chance that the forum becomes redundant - Like so many have said, for me this forum has provided so much support and interest over the few years I've owned a M3W that for me its become an essential part of Morgan ownership, I also believe that it provides more than simple club membership within our world. (I'm in both MSCC & MTWC). In fact it's good to see that both clubs now link to this forum realising that there is a strong need for focused media to publicise events, notices and articles
The other side of the coin is as we've often discussed, whether the forum is an ideal place sometimes for the organisational too & fro posts as ideas grow and develop into plans whereas social media and/or simple phone calls can suffice.
Having been involved over many years with the 'Riders Branch' of the royal British legion and having utilised their forum the same argument ensued FB or Forum. It opened up divides with some groups going their own way, so for an organisation that's less than ideal.
To finalise - I feel that Facebook is great as a small closed group (and there are already dedicated morgan pages) to enhance events for sure but not at the expense of Talk Morgan.
Wise words. I agree entirely..
Steve
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+1, Ian I belong to 8 Morgan groups some of which are not on your list and it increases your knowledge of the cars and virtual friends - why limit horizons is my thinking. I didn't seek them out but got invitations to others having joined the first one and as most are in different countries/languages they are interesting.
Having said that I don't belong to MSCC as it offers very little for me and I leave Twittering to the birds.
TM is too well established to feel any threat from the other networks, the best view imitation as flattery is my experience.
There is room for everyone guys.
Gomog was around long before TM and they don't feel threatened by FB groups or TM I'll bet.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
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FB is not for me but thats not to say it wont be in the future.
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I'm not sure I understand all the antipathy towards Facebook, I find it very useful.
I certainly don't think FB poses any danger to this forum. There are quite a few Facebook groups and pages dedicated to Morgan yet I don't see any reduction in activity here.
I absolutely agree, Ian. Facebook runs a very simple business model that many find extremely useful - You provide them with information they can sell to advertisers, they provide you with a really neat way of keeping in touch with people. I don't see any conflict really between FB and TM.
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I refuse to subscribe to Facebook
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I had a look at Ian's FB list & most wont even let you see unless you sign up. Anyone can read TM forums without joining.
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