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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:50 am Post subject: The future of CC... |
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Well guys, the boards seem to be less and less and less used as time goes by. Nov is when the yearly web hosting renewal comes up.
At this point, considering the lack of use, I am trying to come up with any reasons to not let the website fade out, and maybe continue on Facebook, or see if someone with more time and willingness to put the effort in, is willing to usher the CC name into the future, and determine what medium that takes on.
Please share your feedback, and ideas. Part of me will be very sad the day the crew doesn't have a real home. We have had a good run, going on 20 years now. I hope to see the legacy continue and evolve with the new world and maybe it will kick off a reboot of gatherings and get-togethers, and build some forward momentum.
--John _________________
"Ever see a Motorcycle in front of a Psychiatrists Office?" Me neither |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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I don't use Facebook or other social sites. Not because I'm old fashioned, but for cyber security reasons, and privacy.
I would miss this site for sure. But it has been deader than a door knob this year. |
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rjmcgee The Hammer
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:08 am Post subject: |
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It's sad, lots of great memories. |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'd hate to lose all the info and history on here. But as can be seen by the replies this place is dead. I think we failed to step up our facebook presence at the right time. Now the newbies that should have been here are there with their own groups. Not much to do about it now. Our "elder" crew isn't doing any get togethers anymore either.
There will be a backup that can be fired up on a home server to access all this info won't there? Lots of vids, pics, history etc to lose. |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:01 am Post subject: |
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the webhosting doesn't cost **that** much, it would be less hassle than trying to run a webserver on my home PC. |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:17 am Post subject: |
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I don't mean to keep it running. Just to access the info if ever wanted/needed. |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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This place is some of the only proof that I have worked on my car. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4415 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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I am not opposed to reviving the Crew if there is interest. Seemed like most stopped doing anything with their cars and/or interested in getting together.
Some of my best times have been with you knuckleheads. Skyler and Derek seem to still be going strong. Rich is getting into a lot of car shows. I went with him to North Bonneville show last summer and it was a blast.
Let's see what kind of interest there is.
Is Master B even planning on keeping the thirdgen?
-Schultzy |
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5304 Location: Portland, Oregon.
1988 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:29 am Post subject: |
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I would be down to get together again. I was the ONLY one that went to Rods and Reels this year. That said, we could easily continue the group on Facebook, even if that did mean loosing one or two of our security minded members.
That said, I run a FB group for my tabletop gaming community, and we have a few people that have created profiles with almost NO info on them. All they use them for is posting on our group, and they have no photo, real name, or identifying info. FB does not allow fake names, but they have to know. So if you never post your real name, and your fake name sounds like a real name, you should be fine. _________________ 86' firebird (Junked in 2015). 88' GTA (sold in 2020).
aaron_sK wrote: | Hell, Tony drove his GTA to Cows a few years back with the pickup coil that came out in pieces. |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still into my third gen, probably always will be. And you guys have helped me upgrade it and keep it going for years. Plus I always have an awesome time hanging out at the meets. Great people, great cars, great fun. Wish it hasn't been slowing down so much around here. The Facebook thing is pretty convenient. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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John's been ponying up for years to keep this going. If we all want it to continue, we need send him the fee at very least.
I check it regularly but alas no thirdgen and it has died off. A lot of us are onto other projects these days. It happens.
I agree with Brandon, I reference this place for information quite often so having access would be nice, but I understand the PITA of that. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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How much does it cost? |
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iansane Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 5740 Location: Bothell
1991 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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I love you guys!
I think I'm just a consistent lurker, no matter the medium. I peruse but hardly post. I'd love to hang out with you guys more. Some great memories. _________________
Quote: | Sometimes I actually think I'm slightly retarded in the mouth. |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:32 am Post subject: |
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QwkTrip wrote: | How much does it cost? |
Its not a lot, its about $100 a year for the domain registration and web hosting and database.
In terms, that is equivalent to 2 cups of coffee a month at $bucks. I have no problem with the cost if its getting use, but, since Jan 1 of this year, there have only been posts in 22 threads. That is pretty low use. But if we found ways to get things moving again, and the boards and website are getting use, I am happy to keep the lights on, so to say. |
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Richster Magic Fingers
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 879 Location: The Black-Hole
1983 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:13 am Post subject: |
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This has been a great site; I have met many awesome folks, who are now very close friends.
I believe it’s like anything else, change happens, different projects and interests.
Schultzy mentioned shows and that is where my interest is at, and I attend most of the local shows, always a great time and anyone is welcome, and it’s a very diverse group of friends and rides that go.
If there is an interest I am happy to post dates and times, it would be great to have others rolling!
Also, it doesn’t matter if your ride is in the project stage; there are always projects at the shows!
North Bonneville is coming up, and this is coolest venue to attend!
I have put a show group together, a very diverse group, from 41 & 43 trucks, C10, 3rd Gens, 350Z, M4, 69-SS, 2nd Gen, so if you are interested give me a shout, it would be great to add some more on!
Perhaps this could be an additional way of getting together, and hanging out, cruising, all the good stuff! _________________
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Any thoughts to inviting the northwest facebook group to use our boards? They do put on gatherings, but we have the cooler name and clubhouse. |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:14 am Post subject: |
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FB seems great for events and quick usage, I am guessing that is why the FB groups have taken off, and the bulk of the the quick photo sharing and banter is there.
I think CC's real value is the tech forum area and all the history to search in that. |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: | FB seems great for events and quick usage, I am guessing that is why the FB groups have taken off, and the bulk of the the quick photo sharing and banter is there.
I think CC's real value is the tech forum area and all the history to search in that. |
I absolutely agree with that last part. |
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Firechicken76 Member
Joined: 04 Mar 2011 Posts: 41 Location: gig harbor, wa
1984 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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I started the NW third gen group about a year and a half ago, we have a lot of the members from here in our group now. one problem we have is that when we find new members, some don't have facebook accounts. this site has a lot of good info on it and id hate to see it go away. _________________ 1988 Trans am gta....WIP |
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Al Hasse Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 4379 Location: Bremerton, WA
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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chevymad wrote: | Any thoughts to inviting the northwest facebook group to use our boards? They do put on gatherings, but we have the cooler name and clubhouse. |
That may be as simple as having the admin(s) add the invite with a link in a pinned post - always on top of the group page. _________________ 92 Camaro
89 Camaro
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