Where is everyone
- Thread starter skyraider
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There's only one or two left using the forum.
imho, people flocked to facebook for the promise of 'free speech', 'unmoderated content' etc, and quickly found out that it just boiled down to a melee without any rules.
And when they left, they burned the bridges.
Then the 'rona....
Even tho there are few people left in here, there are still folks looking to get started, and there is good info to be found, so we carry on!!
And when they left, they burned the bridges.
Then the 'rona....
Even tho there are few people left in here, there are still folks looking to get started, and there is good info to be found, so we carry on!!
I'm not convinced Facebook is the problem. Facebook is not new. It existed 10 - 12 years ago. At that time EO and the other sites were active. Some members were on multiple forums. There was a feeling of comradery regardless of carrier.
That, for whatever reason, has been lost.
Darmstadter
Veteran Expediter
Facebook might be a part of it, as well as Youtube, TikTok, etc. I think younger folks are less inclined to engage in dialogue vs listening to a video or podcast on a topic. Never watched it, but as example that "What the Truck" podcast has over 34K subscribers.
Just like with the no name vans, it took time for things like facebook to take over. Considering that is the primary spot where everyone is now, I think that was the catalyst.
Perhaps, but even if Facebook is/has attracted people, they are most likely just using their carriers page. Why?, lack of comradery. Imho, of course.
I rediscovered my Harley...............lol, New great granddaughter came along n I got lazy and have been on my cellphone doing other stuff,,,,,,,,,,guess Ive aged out of expediters somewhat.............I dont see many Sprinters coming thru Chattanooga, but then again I stay off the interstate and ride the mountains on my motorcycle...Turned 79 a month ago,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,