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GENERAL => BIKE TALK => Topic started by: Ali123 on February 19, 2020, 07:32:34 AM

Title: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 19, 2020, 07:32:34 AM
Im sittin here thinkin that some of the baddest ass drag racing legends and LSR guys congregate here and yet its like a graveyard..... maybe a software change could generate some traffic and give us a place to check in daily and call home? if Mr Warner called this place home........... we gottaat least  try to party like its 2009. i know its easier said than done but............... 
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Red on February 19, 2020, 12:57:48 PM
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Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 20, 2020, 08:04:51 AM
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LOLOL... great scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG_K-gtqV3E

hillarious i tell u   ........................................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQP72p5D0Ew
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: busa2001 on February 20, 2020, 02:07:56 PM
Would love to see this place back to what it use to be...i still check in at least once a week.. :?
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: ADMIN on February 20, 2020, 03:26:29 PM
Somebody say facebook is corrupt?
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Red on February 20, 2020, 06:37:36 PM
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Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 20, 2020, 07:29:03 PM
Somebody say facebook is corrupt?

Come on man..... help us out to start a spark to let the old fires burn..... If Bill Warner considered this a suitable place to disperse wisdom.... then surely this should be the number 1 busa site..... let the revolution begin! If its a money thing..... maybe me and red can do some fundraising to get things moving...... NEW FORMAT please?
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 20, 2020, 07:36:49 PM
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just because i think its HILLARIOUS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_oOTQx04UA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZTaqMfQW2w
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: ADMIN on February 21, 2020, 09:07:51 AM
Ali123, you have a new look to preview :D
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: turbojonn on February 22, 2020, 08:39:58 AM
I’ve been giving this one some though. Seems FB is the “new” gathering place, but mostly the posts contain less specific topics. Also, you might have non qualified individuals responding to help topics. I wouldn’t have my bike if it weren’t for this site, as I would have given up on getting it sorted years ago.
The “better than FB” factor we have here are the remaining members, with their higher level of knowledge and higher desire to help. We’re less about drive by advice and more about sticking with members issues until they get the help they’re after.
Not sure what to do with this, but to me this is the major and unique plus of this forum as compared to FB groups.
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: ADMIN on February 22, 2020, 07:09:40 PM
That's the heart of it, why it's here. Less about spend your whole night here, more about checking in often and maintaining what we have, a great place you can count on for help when you need it.
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: ADMIN on February 22, 2020, 07:15:33 PM
On a side note, went ice fishing and all I caught was this mealoaf
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 07:47:20 AM
I’ve been giving this one some though. Seems FB is the “new” gathering place, but mostly the posts contain less specific topics. Also, you might have non qualified individuals responding to help topics. I wouldn’t have my bike if it weren’t for this site, as I would have given up on getting it sorted years ago.
The “better than FB” factor we have here are the remaining members, with their higher level of knowledge and higher desire to help. We’re less about drive by advice and more about sticking with members issues until they get the help they’re after.
Not sure what to do with this, but to me this is the major and unique plus of this forum as compared to FB groups.

I hear ya... but sometimes DAYS go by with no posts here... as u said... the more knowledgeable folks are here... legends even... A forum will NEVER give FB or ANY social media platfrom any serious competition for hits and views... but when 3 days go by and only 3 posts are made........... is this healthy? i was just SIMPLY saying that a MORE INTERACTIVE platform would surely drive more traffic and get folks involved..... IF U BUILD IT..... THEY WILL COME scenario if u will....... its just about being more interactive.
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 08:04:14 AM
and as i said... im willing to put my money where my mouth is.
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: busa2001 on February 23, 2020, 08:26:17 AM
I’ve been giving this one some though. Seems FB is the “new” gathering place, but mostly the posts contain less specific topics. Also, you might have non qualified individuals responding to help topics. I wouldn’t have my bike if it weren’t for this site, as I would have given up on getting it sorted years ago.
The “better than FB” factor we have here are the remaining members, with their higher level of knowledge and higher desire to help. We’re less about drive by advice and more about sticking with members issues until they get the help they’re after.
Not sure what to do with this, but to me this is the major and unique plus of this forum as compared to FB groups.
I still don't have a facebook account...Just not interested...lol
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: busa2001 on February 23, 2020, 09:51:30 AM
I'm onboard with whatever it takes to bring this board back to life, If as Ali suggested a format change, will give it a new heartbeat i'm onboard, there must be something we can do to generate some more traffic..
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: turbojonn on February 23, 2020, 09:56:06 AM
My wife Just mentioned putting links on everything you see on Facebook. It throws people to the site. I’m 54 so I’m out of the loop, she’s 3 1/2 years younger so she still in the thick the inter web knowledge, LOL.
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 10:11:19 AM
the facebook thing would be a great addition ONCE this site has a robust interactive interface..... simply meaning.... check out some otyher forums and see how the topics and responses are laid out.... on this site... once u click "new posts"..... and read the single post..... its a remaining blank screen.....
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 10:33:40 AM
Just for starters.... If we arent gonna use new software..... then this should be the DEFAULT SCREEN after clicking "show unread posts".....
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 10:34:59 AM
this is what i mean... when i say "more interactive.......
Title: Re: Maybe a slightly new format?
Post by: Ali123 on February 23, 2020, 10:35:46 AM
WITH LARGE FONT AND TYPEFACE