[Rovernet] Rovernet Digest, Vol 31, Issue 9

Tom Rymes tom at rymes.net
Tue Dec 29 16:50:57 EST 2015


May I suggest that you avoid reinventing the wheel and see if it would be possible to partner with Skye at autoshrine, the fellow in charge of the MG Experience? It is an extant site with great forum software, an car registry, a library section for saved articles and how-to pieces, and a proven track record. It works very well and could be ready to go almost instantly. Those who prefer e-mail can at least sign up for email follow ups of posts.

It's certainly worth asking. I had broached this with the Riley club a while back, and Skye was willing, but the club was (understandably) concerned about ownership and control of the site. I'm not certain if that would apply here.

Tom

> On Dec 29, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Vern Klukas via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All
> 
> And a happy holidays to everyone.
> 
> As the guy with the keys, I’ll just mention that a Rovernet Facebook presence is unlikely under the current plans, for a number of reasons.
> 
> But I also agree that Rovernet as a list serve operation is archaic and very limited. I should have a look at the restrictions Eric placed on posts, he did that many years ago and perhaps things can be loosened up in the short term.
> 
> What I’m working on, long term,  to bring Rovernet into the 21st century is a totally revamped Rover Car Club of Canada website with a functioning Rovernet forum. It would be a public forum, no Club membership required to join though there likely will be a Club only section. I’m also looking at adding photogalley section where forum members could post pictures.
> 
> This was actually supposed to be well underway at this point, but I’ve been delayed by trying to learn new website creation software, and the learning curve has been a bit steeper than I expected.
> 
> Yours
> Vern
> 
> 
>> On Dec 29, 2015, at 12:31 PM, Bob Harris via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I've followed here for many years, posted rarely.  Let our SD1 go a few years back, tinkered with a 1974 Lotus Europa and other Lotus. 
>> I rarely use RB but follow four actual automotive websites daily. Post frequently. 
>> 
>> A public site would benefit everyone.  And the cars. 
>> 
>> It could also bring to a wider audience an awareness of the cars and what you guys out there are doing. 
>> 
>>> On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:48 PM, Debby Stasinopoulou via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Another opinion from a long-time lurker on Rovernet -- I think a Facebook group would be a great addition to the Rovernet world. The ability to post photos and diagrams would be very helpful, and add to the value of the wonderful assistance with all things Rover. Being able to easily scroll through archives and reply to posts in one place would make information easier to access.
>>> 
>>> I do not spend much time on Facebook, but have found participation in a couple of closed groups to be a good way to share information with others. Facebook's privacy setting allow a group to be "public" (Anyone can join or be added or invited by a member), "Closed" (Anyone can ask to join or be added or invited by a member), or "secret" (Anyone can join, but they have to be added or invited by a member). Look at Facebook HELP, and read the sections about GROUPS and PRIVACY for more details on how this works.
>>> 
>>> Setting up a Facebook account and being a member of a group does not mean you must endure all of the nonsense publically posted on social media. You can adapt the settings so that you only interact with your group. It's not difficult at all!
>>> 
>>> Debby Stasinopoulou
>>> (owner of 1980 SDi that my husband swears he'll get back on the road before we're too old to drive it!)
>>> Beaumont, Texas 
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