Club needs an injection of enthusiasm

solarman216 · 09-12-2019, 02:53

Hi all I have been a member here since 2009, and find it a valued source of info not just about Nissan and 4 x 4 but abut everyday life, but I fear it is dying, so come on guys and girls what can we do to keep it alive, this is not just a forum but a family, we need realistic suggestions to keep it going, Rick

elty001 · 09-12-2019, 07:38

I hear what you are saying Rick.
Been said before a few times now.
The free Facebook group's are killing off the paid forums.
Not just this one that suffers lack of use and members not renewing their membership.

macabethiel · 09-12-2019, 09:42

I am not much of a Facebook user - just in a closed group of ex-coppers etc.
Have never visited the Facebook / Nissan /4x4 groups.
I thought we were just suffering from ageing demographics as the Terranos are getting long in the tooth.

I suspect many members & former members here have bought other makes of 4x4 could we not cater for other makes and become a more general 4x4 site or would this still have the issue of free v paid membership?

Banshee · 09-12-2019, 12:15

It is veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy quiet in here of late

jims-terrano · 09-12-2019, 18:27

It has been getting steadily quieter and I do keep posting things just to help keep it alive but also keep us all in contact. As said Facebook unfortunately detracts from good friendly forums and unfortunately due to the ease of joining attracts many keyboard warriors ect. As far as this forum and any Facebook groups go this place is far superior with quality knowledge and a friendly nature.
I don’t know what the answer is other than we all keep posting to let people see it’s a lively place to be.

macabethiel · 09-12-2019, 23:35

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Hi all I have been a member here since 2009, and find it a valued source of info not just about Nissan and 4 x 4 but abut everyday life, but I fear it is dying, so come on guys and girls what can we do to keep it alive, this is not just a forum but a family, we need realistic suggestions to keep it going, Rick

I am not 100% certain but think I joined in 2008 a short while after we bought our r3mR.

Lazy-Ferret · 09-12-2019, 23:48

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

I am not 100% certain but think I joined in 2008 a short while after we bought our r3mR.

It says you joined 20-08-2008 over 11 years. Less for murder...

macabethiel · 10-12-2019, 13:55

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

It says you joined 20-08-2008 over 11 years. Less for murder...

True but more fun !

jims-terrano · 10-12-2019, 14:05

Glad nobody noticed I’ve been hanging around for

Jay666d · 10-12-2019, 15:29

It does seem like a few have dropped of the radar!

jims-terrano · 11-12-2019, 13:13

I think the forum has had its injection and it’s great to see the different subjects being posted, like having an old friend back and long may it last

russell.huffer · 11-12-2019, 13:58

We need Alex back, that will get the post count up.

jims-terrano · 11-12-2019, 14:19

I’ve just been on a Facebook group for another vehicle and somebody posted a photo of an error message on their dashboard.
There must of been about 8 unhelpful comments just making fun of his situation. One person stood up and replied stating this, just waiting for them to slag him off. That’s what Facebook is like, we may have banter but when someone needs help on here generally they get help. Say it all really doesn’t it, what a great place we are all members of.

09-12-2019, 02:53	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Club needs an injection of enthusiasm Hi all I have been a member here since 2009, and find it a valued source of info not just about Nissan and 4 x 4 but abut everyday life, but I fear it is dying, so come on guys and girls what can we do to keep it alive, this is not just a forum but a family, we need realistic suggestions to keep it going, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-12-2019, 09:42	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	What to do ? I am not much of a Facebook user - just in a closed group of ex-coppers etc. Have never visited the Facebook / Nissan /4x4 groups. I thought we were just suffering from ageing demographics as the Terranos are getting long in the tooth. I suspect many members & former members here have bought other makes of 4x4 could we not cater for other makes and become a more general 4x4 site or would this still have the issue of free v paid membership?

09-12-2019, 12:15	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	It is veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy quiet in here of late __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

09-12-2019, 07:38	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,825	I hear what you are saying Rick. Been said before a few times now. The free Facebook group's are killing off the paid forums. Not just this one that suffers lack of use and members not renewing their membership.

09-12-2019, 18:27	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It has been getting steadily quieter and I do keep posting things just to help keep it alive but also keep us all in contact. As said Facebook unfortunately detracts from good friendly forums and unfortunately due to the ease of joining attracts many keyboard warriors ect. As far as this forum and any Facebook groups go this place is far superior with quality knowledge and a friendly nature. I don’t know what the answer is other than we all keep posting to let people see it’s a lively place to be.

10-12-2019, 14:05	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Glad nobody noticed I’ve been hanging around for

10-12-2019, 15:29	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	It does seem like a few have dropped of the radar!

11-12-2019, 13:13	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I think the forum has had its injection and it’s great to see the different subjects being posted, like having an old friend back and long may it last

11-12-2019, 13:58	#12
russell.huffer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South East Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 SVE Posts: 276	We need Alex back, that will get the post count up.

11-12-2019, 14:19	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I’ve just been on a Facebook group for another vehicle and somebody posted a photo of an error message on their dashboard. There must of been about 8 unhelpful comments just making fun of his situation. One person stood up and replied stating this, just waiting for them to slag him off. That’s what Facebook is like, we may have banter but when someone needs help on here generally they get help. Say it all really doesn’t it, what a great place we are all members of.