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Message started by Ruttly on 01/16/24 at 08:21:37

Title: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Ruttly on 01/16/24 at 08:21:37

This must be something us old farts keep going , these old motorcycle forums. All but this one that I used to frequent are dead or dying. Is it that they all migrate to social media ? I think one has died and revived 3 times. I was trying to get some BSA info and registered only cause they had 2 posts so far this year. A moderator and maybe a handful of members. However I have several manuals as well as parts catalogs so I’ll deal with it myself. I’m not one to use Facebook or S/M of any kind. Just a few forums , but mainly SS , we still manage to retain members. My Savage family still rocks !

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Oldfeller--FSO on 01/16/24 at 09:33:07

I think the structure of this place is not so tightly restricted (Cafe) and is user friendly.

I think you can get a dose of building, racing, scenic locals right along with a fix on the fast changing world of computers and other side interests.

Yes, a lot of the other old bike forums are dying out as the bikes are past having factory parts, and the new "scrap it, no bike graveyards allowed regulatory stuff is killing off all chances for other brands to survive.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Ruttly on 01/16/24 at 09:50:17

Yes , it’s true all my bikes are in that category. Be different if I liked newer bikes , maybe. This is a real good forum. Give it ten years it may change too. People are #1 , format #2.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by MMRanch on 01/16/24 at 11:35:26

Just a few forums , but mainly SS , we still manage to retain members. My Savage family still rocks !

:-?
SS stands for Social Secuity ? :P ::) :P

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It is nice to have a bunch of Savages to meet-up and go for rides with once in a while.
That day that Lancer told me about SuzukiSavage.com has brought me a lot of pleasure.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by MMRanch on 01/16/24 at 14:31:17

The Enfield has a forum , but I don't think it will be meeting for a week long bike ride . Having a site for Bike Information is nice. I learned how to do things like ... reset the check engine light ... type stuff , but I could have found the same info on Utube.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Eegore on 01/16/24 at 17:01:48

I think forums like Reddit are more popular, and a middle ground for anyone that still wants to talk about stuff, but has an aversion to things social media related.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Dave on 01/17/24 at 02:27:00

Have you noticed how few young members this forum has lately?

If we were a company that needed to promote our product - we would be having some board meetings to figure out how to "rebrand" our product.

I have noticed that Facebook has several Savage forums. They are not nearly as knowledgeable as this site, and there can be significant language issues in communicating with them. I have posted a few things for sale on Facebook, and the replies are often confusing and seldom result in somebody buying anything.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by LANCER on 01/17/24 at 04:42:47

This site has brought a lot of pleasure to me as well.
I’ve met some people from all over who have become very good friends, brother like. We meet occasionally and enjoy riding and time together. I know I do.

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by Ruttly on 01/17/24 at 08:08:00

58787A726F781D0 wrote:

I think forums like Reddit are more popular, and a middle ground for anyone that still wants to talk about stuff, but has an aversion to things social media related.

Hey I resemble that ! ;D

Title: Re: Are forums a thing of the past ?
Post by ThumperPaul on 01/17/24 at 14:58:05

I'm so grateful for this forum and awesome members! I feel like I'm still a newbie surrounded by the immense knowledge and long term bonds I've noticed among many members. That said, I've always felt welcome and I've never been ridiculed for my oft ignorance! Extremely grateful.

I'm also a member on Honda Shadow. There's really not any sense of true community and too may critical and condescending rather than helpful people.

SuzukiSavage Rocks!