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Why is the Forum dead

Postby tel » Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:00 pm

It seems that nobody bothers to post these days-can`t all be out on your bikes as it is peeing down most days.

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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Dominic » Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:10 pm

Judging by the recent e-mail that went round other forms of social media are being used. I am probably in the same boat as you as I rely on this Forum to keep me up to date, partnered with the occasional club e-mails.

I hope it might pick up as people start doing more. When I have finalised what I am doing this year I will probably post in the Rides sections to see if anybody wants to join me. Probably won't be doing much racing, if any!!
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Amy » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:02 pm

Dominic, you're not the only one - as far as I'm concerned any news should be on here. Try to put anything on Faceache and it's gone before the hour's up if not before! I'm also hoping to get out a bit more this year and do different rides so this will be where I post the information. I might be doing some easy rides towards the end of this week though what with my Dad in a care home and Mum in hospital at present they may not happen as intended (wasn't expecting the latter when I booked this week off before Christmas). But some rides may be necessary for my mental wellbeing as well trying to get some fitness back...
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Roy C Green » Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:47 pm

Hope things work out better for you soon, Amy, with your Mum and Dad - Roy
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Phil H » Wed Jan 06, 2016 2:46 am

[quote="Dominic"]I hope it might pick up as people start doing more. When I have finalised what I am doing this year I will probably post in the Rides sections to see if anybody wants to join me. Probably won't be doing much racing, if any!!

I hope it picks up too.

Facebook isn't used by everyone and posts disappear fairly quickly. Here they hang around for a while.

I know quite a few people use mobile devices a lot and the forum doesn't work well on there. I've done some research on how to make it more mobile-friendly but I need an evening when I can commit the time to breaking it and then fixing it again. Maybe in a future mail I'll post a poll on forum use. We do need (IMO) a central place to communicate information.
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Tim Coales » Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:45 pm

Would it be possible for some of the sticky threads to be updated? Having things titled ...2014 doesn't help with making the Forum look like it is live!
For instance, I know the VC list stayed the same at the last AGM (Dec 2015) but effectively they are the current VC's for 2016.
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Amy » Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:11 pm

[quote="Tim Coales"]Would it be possible for some of the sticky threads to be updated? Having things titled ...2014 doesn't help with making the Forum look like it is live!
For instance, I know the VC list stayed the same at the last AGM (Dec 2015) but effectively they are the current VC's for 2016.

Solved that, Tim! Unless anyone really thinks we need the year on those posts!
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Toks » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:08 am

Hmmm - Terry, I'm sure there are a number of reasons why keyboard warrior types and forum bloggers have disappeared. Have they said all they need to say and things begin to sound all the same?? the blatant lack of posts and equally lack of reponses to posts, we'd much rather read about someone else's exploits rather than share our own. In behavioural terms non posting simply reinforces even more non posting. Seeing how good the road racing boys did last year it's a shame not to read more responses.

I'm sure also a lot of us get our cycling Buzz from other online websites, magazines and forums. Although even on places like the very popular
"cycle forums" there is a lot less traffic. Also consider cycling is super popular now so no need to get your kicks from secret little club forum groups when you can say it - if it needs to be said - via Facebook, Twitter, wassup groups etcFinally I'm not sure how much better other club forums are doing.

Norwood Paragon - not much going on
Redhill - nada
Of the bigger clubs
Kingston Wheelers - buck the trend a bit apparently very popular so you gotta be a member to view their forum now
London Dynamo - they never did sharing anyway so not sure how popular their forum now is
Dulwich Paragon - also gone all snobby and exclusive since their rise from the ashes (personally I think it's that lovely blue kit that did it!)
I will try and post a bit more this year :)
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Toks » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:15 am

Case in point, Ian WON his first ROAD RACE. Amazing !!! 7-8years ago there would've been post after post congratulating him. By the way I'm not pointing the finger #justsaying :oops:
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Paul H » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:05 pm

The racers do chat via whatsapp and group emails (anybody can join us) as there seems to be little interest outside the group.

I did post on Facebook a little while ago that it’s a shame the forum has died as I miss the debates we used to have. I also note our Social & Club Events seem to be in decline with the exception of the Saturday CR.

I thought it was outdated but if the KW forum is thriving what is the difference? I note Kingston Wheelers are more selective who they let join and “want members to be fully involved with all aspect of the club and not just follow a ride on Sunday morning” while it is optional at Addiscombe.

Are we becoming just a group of people who ride together on Saturday rather than a club?

Edit. Why am I even posting this as nobody is going to read it :D
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Amy » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:29 pm

[quote="Paul H"]Edit. Why am I even posting this as nobody is going to read it :D


Ooooh look something to read!

I'll leave others to debate whether we're just a group of people of ride together though not many groups of people organise races and the like - all the other clubs are in the same boat as us with only a core of riders who actually help at these events.
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Toks » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:41 pm

Well done Paul, I read it!!! :)
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Paul H » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:11 pm

Not all Clubs Amy. Valuable members like Keith & Andrew whose concerns were ignored found alternatives.
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Dominic » Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:03 pm

Some good points Toks. I usually posted race reports to try and encourage others rather than tell others about my exploits, which will be the purpose of any ride reports I may do this year.

But, 7 or 8 years ago a race report would usually have been written letting people know what a great result was achieved followed by much congratulations and back slapping :D
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Re: Why is the Forum dead

Postby Toks » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:00 pm

Dominic, That's true re race reports. People don't tend to write them anymore shame:(
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