I was talking about this forum over the weekend with a couple people. Has Facebook seriously wounded the RF?
It seems to have had some effect. I still come here daily to see what's happening. R/F is more focused to the faire, but I may not be posting quite as often as I once was.
Dallan, yes! And it's not just this forum.
Gina
It seems like Texans are still here in force, but not much anywhere else.
Quote from: arbcoind on September 05, 2012, 08:54:58 AM
Dallan, yes! And it's not just this forum.
Gina
I logged onto another forum that I used to participate in that isn't as old as this one and noticed that too.
Yes, I must admit that I don't frequent the forums as I used to, and that's mainly due to all of my rennie friends being on FB.
My work schedule, as well as my computer problems, have limited my participation of late. Computer problems are solved, so I hope to improve.
FB has become a cold and somewhat isolating experience of late, so I don't go there too much anymore.
Cheers, and let us be merry here again!
Admittedly, I am spending a bit of time on Facebook, and have enjoyed it for the most part, but the restrictions here on political statements make this a more friendly place to be. I just have to be a lot more careful what I say here so that I don't bruise someone's tender eyes.
Amras, will we see you again at RenDezvous?
I have my Facebook friends all neatly organized so that I can ignore most of the political stuff. Usually I am just looking at my faire friends posts.
;D ;) Nope not at all ::)
Admittedly I spend time on Facebook almost daily. It serves it purpose for me well but I miss the RF in its days of glory. I agree that its nice not to have to filter through the political comments as on Facebook. But more importantly I like having something that is totally Rennie focused. This forum helped me start several friendships. I am trying to remember to visit and post more frequently.
OOO. When I replied here It gave me a message that no replies had been here for 90+ days. Guess I need to go to facebook. I had noticed that posts were falling off about a year ago. Shame, I liked having our own space.
I like Facebook less than I used to because of the political ****. I like to come here to discuss faire related things.
I've tried to keep that political spew off of my feed on Facebook. 90% of the people I have as friends on FB are fellow Rennies. Those who do a lot of the ranting there get curtailed. Right now, I have a rather comfortable feed with just an occasional arsehat posting.
I like the better focus here, too, DC.
I prefer this site to FB (when there are people actually posting...) because not only can I get info specific to my home faire but can easily tag other people, faires, or get topical feedback from the whole ren community.
I much prefer R/F to FB. FB to me is mindless drivel. Each to his own I guess.
But, does the Maryland Renaissance Festival have Cat Pictures? ;) ;D
Careful what you ask for, dbaldock...the potential for cat pics out of Maryland is staggering... :)
All in all, FB has slowed many of these old message posting boards. I myself have been as guilty as anyone. I am taking steps, effective immediately, to remedy that.
As far as political content goes, I try to be apolitical in all things. You will rarely hear me offer political opinion on any e-site. No one ever changed anyone's mind on one. I don't see the need, nor do I have the desire, to try. Political opinions are like certain anatomical parts...everybody's got one. That being said, I'll state as a moderator that as long as a person follows the board posting guidlines, their posts are safe with me.
Looking forward to getting more active here again...let me hear from you...oh, yeah, 97 days! Slainte!!
My possible future daughter-in-law currently lives not far from you, Amras. I'm hoping, at some point, to come up and see your faire! At this time, our son is not sure if he will move there, or she will move to NY. It totally depends on who gets a job in the other location first...how's that for confusing?
Elder Mage, in these times, it makes perfect sense...In either of those locations, the potential for faire fun abounds...it would be good to show you about Revel Grove if the opportunity presented itself.
Oh yes Merlin, it would be wonderful to have you visit Revel Grove!!
Your serenity may be at risk, Serenity, should I appear at your gates. I am an old and cantankerous wizard.
Currently blowing the dust of this mill wheel-powered contraption to see if it still works.
Greetings from the Chesapeake.
~ Am
Lord of the Squirrels- I have been a regular at posting in the last year, probably the only East Coaster to do so. As of today there may be hope. It seems the BOOK OF FACE is down with Domain Name Server problems. I have not been to the Maryland Faire in years and lost contact with the few people I knew there. I have not been to the PaRenFaire in the last 2 years due to Covid and health problems. However, I do maintain contact with a number of faire goers through other media. Wouldst that we see a resurgence of people returning to these hallowed pages.
BubbleWright! Long has it been.
Yes, FB's DNS problems may drive a few over here.
We are regulars at both MDRF and PARFG right now.
Headed up to PARF next weekend for Albannach weekend.
Hope this finds you well. Lady Elfwine and myself are fine,
and enjoying a quiet life these days.
We'll be here a little more often, and see what develops.
Cheers!
Morning check in. Good morning!
Is check every few years and then I disappear I'm here with lady Renee Buchanan Is visiting and brought up the subject of how much I missed this forum
I once was active then dropped off the face of the earth for several years and now have been back for the past couple of years. It's kinda sad to see things the way that they are with such few postings but things are looking up .
Greetings all.
This site should become everyone's shield wall against FB.
Cheers!
Amras
I agree... I hope so much for more that return and make this place magical again. I hope for newcomers as well. we need all from long ago up and till the new ..