Posted by julias
I've noticed recently how everyone seems to twitter and facebook more than post in forums whereas before people went to forums for discussions and chat now it just looks like people only post in forums for help or advice and not much else and since the rise of twitter i've noticed how lots of forums just don't seem to attract as many posters as before.So the question here is the end of forums as we know them?
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
On 2009-06-02 14:22:51, julias wrote:
I've noticed recently how everyone seems to twitter and facebook more than post in forums whereas before people went to forums for discussions and chat now it just looks like people only post in forums for help or advice and not much else and since the rise of twitter i've noticed how lots of forums just don't seem to attract as many posters as before.So the question here is the end of forums as we know them?
I don't know how true that is, but I know there are definitely a few of us that can't stand all the facebook/twitter stuff, so forums will definitely survive even if there is a threat.
Posted by julias
Well thats true because i prefer forums myself or i don't know maybe i'm just old school but twitter seems pointless to me posting endlessly about your every move and thought, its like talking to yourself for no apparant reason at least with forums you can raise a discussion and get replies from whoever has an opinion.
Posted by MWEB
Great question that, and yes, to a certain extent it has, 90% of my output is now on social media as opposed to the forums, they do have the distinct advantage in that you can converse with only those people you choose to
Posted by tranced
i must admit that twitter's got me addictive lately. but it doesnt mean i've forgotten the forums.
twitter's become more than a microblogging thing. i can say that it's almost replaced my IM(windows live messenger). im not into FB as i didnt like hi5 neither. so the question for me is: forums vs twitter.
Posted by RyaN
To a certain extent Twitter has probably reduced a lot of idle chit-chat on forums, but Twitter, Facebook, and Forums are all different and will always remain in their own right. Forums are great as particular discussions are very focussed and can be started and joined by loads of people over a course of time, whereas the likes of Twitter is very fast moving, discussions come and go and then move on to the next thing.
Guess it comes down to a question of time, rather than want. People that used to spend a lot of time on a forum perhaps spend that time Tweeting or FBing now and dont have the spare time to visit forums as much
[ This Message was edited by: RyaN on 2009-06-02 14:40 ]
Posted by MWEB
@mechanical_mind, "idle chit-chat"
that's you off my Xmas card list
Posted by goldenface
I spend a small amount of time on FB and don't use Twitter at at all. Can't really see the attraction or benefit of Twittering - I'd rather spend time learning something. I have Goldfinches in my garden - they do my twittering for me
Posted by arien617
I much prefer Facebook and Twitter to forums. With twitter, I can interact with those I nromally wouldn't be able to, and be able to 'network'.
As for Facebook - it's part of my life. Before, I wouldn't have a clue as to what's been going on in school unless somebody told me, but that's all been opened up with Facebook. Probably because of my age, but they're just my preference over forums.
Posted by RyaN
@MWEB LOL - git! You know what I mean
Posted by MWEB
Indeed, if you need any tips on how to valet your beloved motor, Arien and Fatreg can oblige in great detail
Posted by Bonovox
Believe it or not guys i came off Facebook cos i was stalked by a mentally ill woman. I know you can block your profile but after that happened it just put me off Facebook or any other type of social network that has your entire life splattered over the internet for the whole world to see. I became depressed using Facebook anyway needed to get a life LOL
Posted by thomas93
Im feeling the love from Arien and MWEB
Posted by arien617
@Bonovox
Privacy settings. I let outsiders see my photos, networks etc. but I don't let them see anything more.
Personal details are for friends to see only. Works well enough.
Posted by Bonovox
Yes i know but it just put me off and decided to delete my profile. I cant be bothered with Social Networking anymore would rather get out there have more of a life and actually meet people instead. I found many many people on Facebook i never seen for over 10 years and still in touch via email. I worked with one woman years ago who came to my mothers funeral i then found her on Facebook living all the way in Kentucky USA. I was amazed. But still would rather not go on there again.
Posted by RyaN
On 2009-06-02 17:10:17, arien617 wrote:
...but I don't let them see anything more.
If the offer was good enough would you show more?
Posted by arien617
You're dropping down to Burgaz levels, Ryan!
Posted by RyaN
Now now, I wouldn't drop down on Burgaz unless he paid me of course
Posted by mysterio
twitter rox
Posted by Rookwise
Can't be bothered with Twitter myself. I'm on Facebook and rarely bother with that and having more than one seems totally pointless as all you'd be doing is spending your time updating each one. Soooo boring.
I do still visit the forums I'm registered on but seldom post anymore as I hardly find anything worth replying to and most of the people I used to talk to have also gone or not as active anymore.
[ This Message was edited by: Rookwise on 2009-06-25 01:31 ]
Posted by Bonovox
I actually think forums on here are not what they used to be. There are certain people i dont see on here no more or some things just are not talked about no more.
Posted by Miss UK
I have a facebook but I never use it I use myspace alot though,
but im on other forums trying not to look at this as much cos phones are addictive
ive joined up with alot of Parrot and cockatiel forums in the meantime so if anyone asks where i am lol
Posted by julias
Recently noticed that esato has gone quieter and quieter no one seems to post or reply to anything for days on end and its a fact that there is far more activity on twitter and facebook and i think people just prefer to stay where all the action is?
Posted by tranced
i must confess
i need to stop my twitter addiction.
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Posted by MWEB
i'm on facebook, does that make me upset or does it prove your point!
Posted by jj03
lol. Neither. But i'm assuming you know what i mean...it's like. . 10.02 dave just stubbed his toe. 10.04 dave is laughing. 10.06 dave is driving to work. I mean wtf! Get a grip! Lol.
Posted by lastikcizme
Although i don't spend too much time in Facebook or Twitter, i have certainly moved away from forums, simply because i can't keep up with it. In case of Esato, this means i hardly have anything to say about new phones or the problems people face using them. FB or Twitter are much more casual, and easier for me to participate.
Overall, i think i mostly hang out in imdb movie forums.