Gary Tayman
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- Dec 14, 2009
- Thunderbird Year
- 1964
There is one forum out there that's running red hot. It's not a car forum but an antique RADIO forum, for radio collectors. Yes, I collect radios and run a business -- but that's another topic. What's interesting is the fact that it is an extremely popular forum, with several members online at any given moment -- and plenty of activity.
One huge factor -- it is huge -- is something that's mirrored here. The off-topic discussion area. Although we have common threads of radios, or in our case, Thunderbirds, once friends are made it's hard to limit your conversations to auto parts. Gee, the weather is nice in Florida today. Anybody know a good repellent for ants? I just built a workshop out back -- here are some pictures. My computer is running slow -- ideas? Those are all topics commonly found, having nothing to do with radios but create great conversation with radio people. In our case, cars, but I'm sure we have weather, bugs, garages and workshops, and computer issues. Something else the off-topic discussion does, with every message response I get an e-mail stating someone has contributed to the thread. So I'll look, and while I'm signed on, I'll check other threads. This keeps the forum more active.
Which leads me to another point -- I'm getting regular e-mails with photos of the week, along with active discussion topics. Again, a reminder that new messages are on the forum. Whoever set this up, it's a great idea.
I don't know who the moderators are, but I get the impression they are working hard to build up this forum, making it more active. Good job! Allow me a little time to settle in, and I may contribute to the upgrade, and possibly even sponsor the business. If nothing else, I'll be glad to contribute my feeble amount of car knowledge to anyone who needs help.
Last but certainly not least, I own a 1964 Thunderbird hardtop. This has been a rolling restoration for several years, but is slowly improving -- and it's my ticket to lots of area car shows where I've made plenty of friends.
One huge factor -- it is huge -- is something that's mirrored here. The off-topic discussion area. Although we have common threads of radios, or in our case, Thunderbirds, once friends are made it's hard to limit your conversations to auto parts. Gee, the weather is nice in Florida today. Anybody know a good repellent for ants? I just built a workshop out back -- here are some pictures. My computer is running slow -- ideas? Those are all topics commonly found, having nothing to do with radios but create great conversation with radio people. In our case, cars, but I'm sure we have weather, bugs, garages and workshops, and computer issues. Something else the off-topic discussion does, with every message response I get an e-mail stating someone has contributed to the thread. So I'll look, and while I'm signed on, I'll check other threads. This keeps the forum more active.
Which leads me to another point -- I'm getting regular e-mails with photos of the week, along with active discussion topics. Again, a reminder that new messages are on the forum. Whoever set this up, it's a great idea.
I don't know who the moderators are, but I get the impression they are working hard to build up this forum, making it more active. Good job! Allow me a little time to settle in, and I may contribute to the upgrade, and possibly even sponsor the business. If nothing else, I'll be glad to contribute my feeble amount of car knowledge to anyone who needs help.
Last but certainly not least, I own a 1964 Thunderbird hardtop. This has been a rolling restoration for several years, but is slowly improving -- and it's my ticket to lots of area car shows where I've made plenty of friends.
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