FordForums on Face Book

**Whoosha** · 30-01-2012, 04:37 PM

Well as few may already know AFF is now up and running on FaceBook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fordfo...21086847929700

Feel free to join in and "LIKE" the page , then follow the links to the picture Gallery, AFF Member cars, and post your favourite shot of your car.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...7929700&type=3

Please keep it to a 2 shot limit of the cars you own so we all can enjoy

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csv8 · 30-01-2012, 05:06 PM

It gives our name when posting..posted foto my GHIA..and the Fez...

trippytaka · 30-01-2012, 05:07 PM

Joined.

Let's get some content sharing and things going on...

What is the aim of the fan page? All things Ford? Or just members' rides?

Can we post even pics etc?

GTpilot · 30-01-2012, 05:13 PM

Sorry to sound negative, but it's a sad day when an Internet forum need to start putting content on face plant!
What's wrong with what is already here?

Geez Louise · 30-01-2012, 05:17 PM

Social networking is here to stay....We may not all like it...but that is how it is.

Good to see AFF on Bookface

SpoolMan · 30-01-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GTpilot

Sorry to sound negative, but it's a sad day when an Internet forum need to start putting content on face plant!
What's wrong with what is already here?

I somewhat agree with you, I don't have a facebook account and all things Ford I have here at AFF and I ring or visit my friends to stay in touch.
Suppose we all like and look for something different.

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Social networking

Ahh that's what they call it....

Franco Cozzo · 30-01-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GTpilot

Sorry to sound negative, but it's a sad day when an Internet forum need to start putting content on face plant!
What's wrong with what is already here?

One of our sponsors, actually does a lot of business through facebook, I've bought stuff through them on Facebook.

Bushbasher · 30-01-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GTpilot

Sorry to sound negative, but it's a sad day when an Internet forum need to start putting content on face plant!
What's wrong with what is already here?

Here here, I don't have any of those so called "social networking" accounts, I think they're dangerous and anti social in so many ways. They're a breeding ground for nut cases and chicken ***** bullies that don't have the balls to go face to face with people among other things and I'll be doing my utmost to keep my 5 & 7yr olds away from them for as long as possible.If I want to talk to someone I'll pick up the phone or go see them thanks.

Bushbasher

Auslandau · 30-01-2012, 05:57 PM

Same arguments about Forums 10 years ago! Face it peoples ... its the way of the world.

Wont replace the Forums .... just an addition.

Anti social? Only those that haven't used Facebook would say that .......

xisled · 30-01-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Here here, I don't have any of those so called "social networking" accounts, I think they're dangerous and anti social in so many ways. They're a breeding ground for nut cases and chicken ***** bullies that don't have the balls to go face to face with people among other things and I'll be doing my utmost to keep my 5 & 7yr olds away from them for as long as possible.If I want to talk to someone I'll pick up the phone or go see them thanks.

Bushbasher

You couldn't be more wrong. It no more dangerous than posting a pic of your car on this site with the number plates showing, and having a full description of your car in your signature.

But i think its a good thing, get some more members onto this forum.

**DJM83** · 30-01-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

Same arguments about Forums 10 years ago! Face it peoples ... its the way of the world.

Wont replace the Forums .... just an addition.

Anti social? Only those that haven't used Facebook would say that .......

Agreed, i use it a lot to speak to family and friends that live interstate etc.

Auslandau · 30-01-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Agreed, i use it a lot to speak to family and friends that live interstate etc.

Yes I know ..... that's the down side

**GasoLane** · 30-01-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Ahh that's what they call it....

Also known as the Mark Zuckerberg cash cow

I have a facebook acc simply to keep an eye on our Granddaughter.

superpursuit83 · 30-01-2012, 06:18 PM

I had facebook. Wasted my time looking to see if anyone liked me.
Thought I would stick to calling my 8 friends out of the 200 I was supposed to have.
It really does create an anti social society.

DJL351 · 30-01-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by superpursuit83

I had facebook. Wasted my time looking to see if anyone liked me.
Thought I would stick to calling my 8 friends out of the 200 I was supposed to have.
It really can create an anti social society.

Fixed it for you.

My gosh, I think I've heard this before.... oh I have!
The internet (as a whole) was thought to be bad for many reasons.
Mobile phones - Same as.
And lets not forget;
The Computer - for many, the computer was seen to be the devil and would cause al sorts of terror and death. (it has in ways - but for the most part, not)

You get what you want from tech.
If you want to be an anti-social prat, you will be, failbook or not.

If you want to use it as a device to promote yourself or a product, locate long lost friends etc; you can.

Chances are, the page will attract more people to the forums, some will stay, some won't. - All in all as long as it is policed well (like the forums) it will be great.

**DJM83** · 30-01-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

Yes I know ..... that's the down side

I agree, but my ol man is on there and i dont get to see him very often so its a good form of communication along with the old tellingbone.

BPXR6T · 30-01-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

Same arguments about Forums 10 years ago! Face it peoples ... its the way of the world.

Wont replace the Forums .... just an addition.

Anti social? Only those that haven't used Facebook would say that .......

^what he said. Personally I use facebook numerous times daily to keep in touch with friends/family interstate and abroad. In my case its almost totally removed my need for email and blogging. It'll never replace forums, too unstructured for a start.

My poor XF · 30-01-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Here here, I don't have any of those so called "social networking" accounts, I think they're dangerous and anti social in so many ways. They're a breeding ground for nut cases and chicken ***** bullies that don't have the balls to go face to face with people among other things and I'll be doing my utmost to keep my 5 & 7yr olds away from them for as long as possible.If I want to talk to someone I'll pick up the phone or go see them thanks.

Bushbasher

I agree, and I'm meant to be in the generation that loves this stuff. I'm the only one in my social circle that doesn't have a fb account. It's awesome!

ConradP · 30-01-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by My poor XF

I agree, and I'm meant to be in the generation that loves this stuff. I'm the only one in my social circle that doesn't have a fb account. It's awesome!

I was the same... But was over being left out of all the "events" so conformed.

fou_bleu · 30-01-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by My poor XF

I agree, and I'm meant to be in the generation that loves this stuff. I'm the only one in my social circle that doesn't have a fb account. It's awesome!

I suppose that makes you the coolest kid on the block?

DJL351 · 30-01-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by My poor XF

I agree, and I'm meant to be in the generation that loves this stuff. I'm the only one in my social circle that doesn't have a fb account. It's awesome!

What about internet gaming? That is just as anti-social as this forum, facefail and twitbook combined.

venomxr · 30-01-2012, 07:34 PM

so will you guys be happy if i posted some illustrations up of some Fords. I tried uploading one onto the wall but it was quickly removed :(

Don't want to upset anybody.

AndrewR_AUII · 30-01-2012, 07:36 PM

Like anything, depends on how you use it.
Been able to get back in touch with a few old friends and made some new ones.

GTpilot · 30-01-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xisled

You couldn't be more wrong. It no more dangerous than posting a pic of your car on this site with the number plates showing, and having a full description of your car in your signature.

But i think its a good thing, get some more members onto this forum.

Posting a pic on here with your car and it's rego is nothing compared to the information you and your friends leak about yourself on faceplant.

Yes, I have been there done that, I work senior management in the online industry!

kinksta · 30-01-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GTpilot

Posting a pic on here with your car and it's rego is nothing compared to the information you and your friends leak about yourself on faceplant.

Yes, I have been there done that, I work senior management in the online industry!

You only "leak" what you put up. If you are smart with privacy settings and who you are friends with you cannot go wrong. If you go wrong, it is your own fault. IMHO

TC200six · 30-01-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Here here, I don't have any of those so called "social networking" accounts, I think they're dangerous and anti social in so many ways. They're a breeding ground for nut cases and chicken ***** bullies that don't have the balls to go face to face with people among other things and I'll be doing my utmost to keep my 5 & 7yr olds away from them for as long as possible.If I want to talk to someone I'll pick up the phone or go see them thanks.

Bushbasher

I understand your concern. But do you know that with Facebook you can make your account invisible to outsiders? You should not have any concerns about Facebook if you know how to use the site by making sure that all privacy settings are all set to "friends only".

I've come across so many vulnerable user accounts of people who have no idea who could be watching them, especially the teenage girls who have over 500 friends with their photo privacy settings open containing pics of them doing seductive poses wearing bikinis. Those are the kind of users their parents should know and be concerned about. But if you someone who's smart by keeping privacy settings tight, not revealing details about where you are and don't accept friend request from people you don't know, you should be fine

fat4D · 30-01-2012, 11:54 PM

just added a pic of my beast up there

HULK EF · 30-01-2012, 11:58 PM

will get onto facespace.. or whats it called? -myface??

lol soon.

imugli · 31-01-2012, 12:35 AM

Guys,

You have 150 fans now. Do yourselves a favour and make yourselves easier to find by getting what's called a vanity URL.

GTpilot · 31-01-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kinksta

You only "leak" what you put up. If you are smart with privacy settings and who you are friends with you cannot go wrong. If you go wrong, it is your own fault. IMHO

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC200six

I understand your concern. But do you know that with Facebook you can make your account invisible to outsiders? You should not have any concerns about Facebook if you know how to use the site by making sure that all privacy settings are all set to "friends only".

I've come across so many vulnerable user accounts of people who have no idea who could be watching them, especially the teenage girls who have over 500 friends with their photo privacy settings open containing pics of them doing seductive poses wearing bikinis. Those are the kind of users their parents should know and be concerned about. But if you someone who's smart by keeping privacy settings tight, not revealing details about where you are and don't accept friend request from people you don't know, you should be fine

Yep, just turn all the privacy settings, and be careful who you let see you profile, safe as houses................You have no idea, do you!

Anyway, i have said enough, I'm sure this will be great for the forum and for those interested.