Where has everyone gone?

Where has everyone gone?

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2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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I've never been a big poster on here(although I must have had my moments, looking at the number of posts I have made) but I used to have a read here a few times a day.
This forum seems to have died a death. Years ago this forum was one of the top ranking on PH for the amount of posts and was so active.
I'm gutted as I don't like the format on FB really. I wonder if the other forums on PH have gone the same way?
It used to be full of info here with a wealth of knowledge and plenty of banter. Now next to nothing.(maybe PH should be asking themselves what has gone wrong).
This isn't a rant at PH - i'm just generally gutted as this place used to be a hive of activity tumbleweedtumbleweedtumbleweed

Ian Perry

257 posts

163 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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I usually have a gander every day and I must admit I had the same thoughts as you this week .Can't stand FB so stuck with this I guess.

cdhoole

113 posts

157 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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Agreed, I am a relatively new owner and I would not have bought a Noble without the encouragement and support of this forum. I don't like fb much either but then look at the rules of PH (just repeated to me before I signed on today) and its don't do this don't do that, we might allow this or that, our discretion, etc etc. I mean some rules are necessary but It seems very draconian to me and well not very friendly or inviting tbh. Forums depend on their membership and if you have to many caveats and too much censorship (especially when its a bit unfathomable) then members will go elsewhere.

funkybmx1

958 posts

201 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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I just think it's that we all dislike you steve

2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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funkybmx1 said:
I just think it's that we all dislike you steve
shout I was force fed the rules today also when I signed on, but at least I know where the report button is now.
right where's that button I can feel the need for it. redcard
heherofl

2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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I'm sure some one must like me(or they might think they do, if they haven't met me)sillyjester

Adrian W

14,410 posts

235 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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It has turned into a rubbish forum, either over moderated or just rude, people ask questions about their cars, when you give them the correct answer they either tell you that you are wrong or they don't even bother saying thank you, so not worth the effort.

stevegto3

428 posts

144 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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Steve, I agree this used to be 'the place' for all things Noble and there is a wealth of info on here.

Who can forget the spirited 'Carbon gate' threads 😜

The problem is PH itself, its become too heavy handed with moderation and rules. i know it's a commercial business, but i think it's lost sight of what a forum is all about. Start locking users down and they will find elsewhere such as the Facebook group. I think the last straw was a owner offered a part for free and they got banned!

Perhaps we need to spend more time at meets than online 😀


Green3R

400 posts

255 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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It could in part be a victim of success- there are only so many questions that can be asked! There are always new things but the core info is all out there with a quick search.

I still value the information here and know that any post here will always get an answer.
FB isn't really my thing, though I regularly check in there just for the Noble page.

TuxMan

9,011 posts

245 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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I still look in from time to time but lack of post and lack of Responce to post means I do not bother now , also having been banned twice for helping out other owners with parts they need I feel Pistonheads has lost its way .
Amazing to think if you need a part for your car you cannot ask on the forum or can you offer a part to somebody who needs one !!

GTO600

1,877 posts

258 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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Adrian W said:
It has turned into a rubbish forum, either over moderated or just rude, people ask questions about their cars, when you give them the correct answer they either tell you that you are wrong or they don't even bother saying thank you, so not worth the effort.
Agree totally.

Midlifecrisis71

2,871 posts

282 months

Saturday 25th February 2017
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Im afraid its partly the rules, partly the drive for the commercial side of the site. You cant blame them, they paid a lot of money for it, but the forum doesn't drive income.

For the forum, head to fb
But for the classifieds, come to pistonheads

funkybmx1

958 posts

201 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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2.5bluenob said:
funkybmx1 said:
I just think it's that we all dislike you steve
shout I was force fed the rules today also when I signed on, but at least I know where the report button is now.
right where's that button I can feel the need for it. redcard
heherofl
I couldn't put my finger on why I didn't like you. I no now. You grass

2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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I always knew you didn't like me. That's why I sold you an oak staircase that was really made from softwood lol.
funkybmx1 said:
2.5bluenob said:
funkybmx1 said:
I just think it's that we all dislike you steve
shout I was force fed the rules today also when I signed on, but at least I know where the report button is now.
right where's that button I can feel the need for it. redcard
heherofl
I couldn't put my finger on why I didn't like you. I no now. You grass

Bluesman66

54 posts

93 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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as a newbie i am still catching up with the 1000s of posts that already exist and i guess my input will be more question than answer!
however i have to say everyone seems really friendly and helpful - a bit like the response i get from complete strangers when they see the DB9 smile

StreetDragster

1,534 posts

225 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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I'm still here, TBH i go directly to the facebook group for most queries, its quicker, i get better notifications, and i can thank people for their help easily.

Thanks

Matt

2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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Yeah matt you do seem to like thanking people - you just thanked us for nothing lol laugh
StreetDragster said:
I'm still here, TBH i go directly to the facebook group for most queries, its quicker, i get better notifications, and i can thank people for their help easily.

Thanks

Matt

funkybmx1

958 posts

201 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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2.5bluenob said:
I always knew you didn't like me. That's why I sold you an oak staircase that was really made from softwood lol.
funkybmx1 said:
2.5bluenob said:
funkybmx1 said:
I just think it's that we all dislike you steve
shout I was force fed the rules today also when I signed on, but at least I know where the report button is now.
right where's that button I can feel the need for it. redcard
heherofl
I couldn't put my finger on why I didn't like you. I no now. You grass
I did think that. But never had the time to study it as it just fell down after you left lol

2.5bluenob

Original Poster:

1,620 posts

183 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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Timed to perfection, god I'm good. That's why I always ask what the method of payment is - I need to make sure payment is collected before it falls down. smashrofl;)
funkybmx1 said:
I did think that. But never had the time to study it as it just fell down after you left lol

funkybmx1

958 posts

201 months

Monday 27th February 2017
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2.5bluenob said:
Timed to perfection, god I'm good. That's why I always ask what the method of payment is - I need to make sure payment is collected before it falls down. smashrofl;)
funkybmx1 said:
I did think that. But never had the time to study it as it just fell down after you left lol
laughlaugh