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Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: second 70] #2731088
01/08/20 02:02 PM
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I never really mess with moparts on my phone butt the ole laptop works great so out of curiosity I tried getting on my phone and looking, holy smokes!!! Tiny and there are waaaaaaaay more adds than there is moparts on the page. I can see why anyone would get frusterated looking at moparts on the phone, if that was my only way of getting on here you would never hear from me again.


I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!



Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: jwb123] #2731093
01/08/20 02:07 PM
01/08/20 02:07 PM
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Rio Linda, CA
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Originally Posted by jwb123
I am not sure what the new format of yellow bullet is supposed to be, but I stopped going to that forum because of the change.


Me too, that format is driving lots of folks from message boards.


The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: John_Kunkel] #2731112
01/08/20 02:44 PM
01/08/20 02:44 PM
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Eighty Four, PA
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All the more interesting people got old and stumbled to the wayside drive

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: B G Racing] #2731119
01/08/20 02:57 PM
01/08/20 02:57 PM
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W. Kentucky
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Bob I hope all is well with you.

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: B G Racing] #2731123
01/08/20 03:04 PM
01/08/20 03:04 PM
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I used to be on here almost everyday for years, I quit about six months ago, I posted something the other night and regret it, tried to delete it but site wouldn't let me. I know of at least six people that have quit the site. I used to really enjoy it!!! I have bought and sold a lot of parts on here , even gave some away free of charge. I've also answered pms from people looking for advice. I am not an expert by any means and there are a lot of people that know a lot more than I ever will. I just got tired of being ridiculed by people that go over every post with a fine tooth comb looking for mistakes to call me out on.

Last edited by 11secdart; 01/08/20 04:22 PM.

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Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: 11secdart] #2731144
01/08/20 04:04 PM
01/08/20 04:04 PM
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West Plains, MO
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Originally Posted by 11secdart
I just got tired of being ridiculed by people that go every post with a fine tooth comb looking for mistakes to call me out on.

There are indeed a few of those... I just put them on the Ignore list. And some others never seem to answer the question, but go off on some other tangent.
Unfortunately, when someone else quotes an ignored post, the drivel then becomes visible in the quote box. Can't win 'em all.

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: DrCharles] #2731194
01/08/20 06:30 PM
01/08/20 06:30 PM
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Michigan
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I've noticed it too. If I didn't check in for a day there would be two page's worth of replies to go through in the race and Q&A sections. This is how I see it:

  • Facebook and alternatives take flight
  • Interest starts to fall as the hobby ages out
  • More and more users install ad blockers
  • Ad revenue starts to fall because of the above
  • Hosting costs don't go down, and may even increase due to board software licensing and photo hosting
  • Board gets more embedded ads to cover falling revenues
  • Increased advertisement leads to more ad blocker installs and users leaving
  • death spiral


Honestly, if a few of us started chipping in we could start reverse what is happening.

Last edited by MarkM; 01/08/20 06:40 PM.

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Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: HotRodDave] #2731201
01/08/20 07:02 PM
01/08/20 07:02 PM
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Western Md.
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Originally Posted by HotRodDave
I never really mess with moparts on my phone butt the ole laptop works great so out of curiosity I tried getting on my phone and looking, holy smokes!!! Tiny and there are waaaaaaaay more adds than there is moparts on the page. I can see why anyone would get frusterated looking at moparts on the phone, if that was my only way of getting on here you would never hear from me again.


Ditto...

As mentioned by moparx I've never had any Infolinks issues using my PC...

Tried it once on my I-phone and that will never happen again...

My old phone took pics that when saved could be posted here...The new one they're too big so no new pics after January of 2019...

Recently (maybe the last 3-4 years) there's been a few of the local Mopar guys who have passed...that wealth of knowledge died with them...No more calling them for help...

Add in the fact I've never gotten satisfactory results from using the search feature here...

I read everything certain members post...There's always a little something I can pick up and for that I'm still grateful this place exists...


...FAFO...
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: DrCharles] #2731244
01/08/20 08:44 PM
01/08/20 08:44 PM
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Bitopia
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Originally Posted by DrCharles
Originally Posted by 11secdart
I just got tired of being ridiculed by people that go every post with a fine tooth comb looking for mistakes to call me out on.

There are indeed a few of those... I just put them on the Ignore list. And some others never seem to answer the question, but go off on some other tangent.
Unfortunately, when someone else quotes an ignored post, the drivel then becomes visible in the quote box. Can't win 'em all.


Yes that really sucks, because everybody has to be a winner, speaking of drivel.. eyes laugh2


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: skicker] #2731274
01/08/20 10:13 PM
01/08/20 10:13 PM
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Downtown Roebuck Ont
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Still wishing...
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Originally Posted by skicker
Originally Posted by HotRodDave
I never really mess with moparts on my phone butt the ole laptop works great so out of curiosity I tried getting on my phone and looking, holy smokes!!! Tiny and there are waaaaaaaay more adds than there is moparts on the page. I can see why anyone would get frusterated looking at moparts on the phone, if that was my only way of getting on here you would never hear from me again.


Ditto...

As mentioned by moparx I've never had any Infolinks issues using my PC...

Tried it once on my I-phone and that will never happen again...

My old phone took pics that when saved could be posted here...The new one they're too big so no new pics after January of 2019...

Recently (maybe the last 3-4 years) there's been a few of the local Mopar guys who have passed...that wealth of knowledge died with them...No more calling them for help...

Add in the fact I've never gotten satisfactory results from using the search feature here...

I read everything certain members post...There's always a little something I can pick up and for that I'm still grateful this place exists...


I use this, Photo Compress, to compress images on my phone to uploadable size. It will knock a 4-5 meg image down to a few hundred k which is well under the 4 meg limit for the board.

https://photo-compress-2-0-ad-free.soft112.com/

Kevin

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Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: Twostick] #2731309
01/09/20 02:54 AM
01/09/20 02:54 AM
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Balt. Md
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I just don't get on the computer as much as I used to. But many of my family and friends are on Facebook so I do spend a good bit of time there also. Ron

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: Twostick] #2731315
01/09/20 05:10 AM
01/09/20 05:10 AM
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Milwaukee WI
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This is what i get on my phone....

5258F567-79AF-44F6-B8FF-FB406D069B32.png

"use it 'till it breaks, replace as needed"
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: TRENDZ] #2731342
01/09/20 09:24 AM
01/09/20 09:24 AM
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S.E. Michigan
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Yep, looks like garbage.

Scat Pack Forums has it's own app. I use it for LX/LC. It isn't perfect, but way better than that.

Wonder what that costs.


Rich H.

Esse Quam Videri




Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: ZIPPY] #2731380
01/09/20 11:43 AM
01/09/20 11:43 AM
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PA.
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This is probably the only Mopar website that I visit where guys threaten to switch brands almost weekly. If you want to do it, just do it. Lots of Chevy guys out there for you to rub elbows with.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: pittsburghracer] #2731507
01/09/20 06:03 PM
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Western Md.
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Just make sure it's a Chevy...word around here is the Ford guys like to swap spit... shruggy

Worse than that it might leave a bad taste in your mouth... twocents


...FAFO...
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: skicker] #2731525
01/09/20 06:49 PM
01/09/20 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by skicker
Just make sure it's a Chevy...word around here is the Ford guys like to swap spit... shruggy

Worse than that it might leave a bad taste in your mouth... twocents





I walked away from a pretty good A body Facebook group because several of the losers couldn’t get their Mopar small blocks to run high 10’s and stay together. They gayed out and switched to LS power. I got tired of earring about it. Click, gone.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: pittsburghracer] #2731534
01/09/20 07:10 PM
01/09/20 07:10 PM
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SW Ohio
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I'll chime in to agree there are few racers on here anymore. It's too easy to post a timeslip or winners circle photo to social media from your phone before you even load your car to go home. Most of the blame from my perspective is on the recession in 2008. We had 2 viable tracks in our area that had strong weekly programs. Now one is closed and the other may be in trouble. It is very depressing to look at how racing and leisure activities of all kinds, hunting, fishing, golfing, etc took a death blow after 2008.

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: cgall] #2731547
01/09/20 07:26 PM
01/09/20 07:26 PM
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Wind Gap,Pa.
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Does anyone else have to refresh their page when they click on one of the forums?
When I 1st click on Unlawful it gives me a huge Summit screen then I refresh and I get directed to Unlawful.
Like a 3 step process to get in here.

Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: Sammy] #2731753
01/10/20 01:39 PM
01/10/20 01:39 PM
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Las Vegas
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IMO there are still plenty of racers here. Just don't see to many racing related topics anymore to comment on.

John really seems to get burr up his butt over those of us who get frustrated with the lack of parts availablilty and voice our frustration. Seems you would prefer we leave all together. That kind of attitude it s what will chase some away, I have a thick skin and not scared. Oh yeah I have a 68 Camaro, pump gas NA 540 street car that could run circles around 50% of the racecars on here. Didn't have to wait over a year for a block, 8 days actually from order to delivery. Does that make me a Mopar hater, should I go away because I own a bowtie? Both my racecars are STILL Mopar powered and likely will be for at least awhile longer. But at some point in performance you have to see the writing on the wall if you want to keep chasing faster ET's.

BTW I will be on the dyno tomorrow with a brand new Mopar bullet for the dragster. I could have MORE easily put a BBC in it and saved myself a TON of headaches. But nope still carrying that torch for some reason. But hell yeah I will complain about all the issues we have had getting it done

As for the constant complaining about the site, I get some of it. The ads can be quite annoying for sure, the mobile version really sucks. But this place is only as good as its members make it. Keep complaining about it and eventually you may have a self fulfilling prophecy and it could disappear, just like the racetracks some love to complain about and not attend that have gone the way of the DoDo.


"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."

"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
Re: Where did everybody go? [Re: Al_Alguire] #2731757
01/10/20 01:50 PM
01/10/20 01:50 PM
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Park Forest, IL
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I have Adblock Plus on my Samsung phone. No problem with the pop-ups, and if a technical Neanderthal like me can make it work anyone can. Plus, it was free.


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