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06-16-2011 @ 4:59 PM

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.......why the fordbarn.com - Early V8 (1932-53) web site seems (is) more attractive to those with these Flathead Fords than this site? One would think that the opposite should be true. I don't understand this, but I suggest that it may have something to do with the "purist" mentality here. Mind you, I have nothing against the "purist's" except for their lack of fexibility with respect to even minor modifications to our old flatheads. Any suggestions as to how to turn this website around? It would be certainly more enjoyable to visit here each day with more input from others in our hobby. It should be the goal of this site to make this site the first 'click' for those who are addicted to Flathead Fords!

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06-16-2011 @ 6:04 PM

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I visit both sites daily and although I am an EFV8 member and enjoy the club, I cannot understand why the webmaster cannot figure out "cookies". Every time I want to reply to a post I have to sign in, then it sends me back to the forums where I have to find out where I was last. So, I don't reply on a lot of posts where I might have some helpful info for the poster. Am I doing something wrong?? Do all you folks have to sign in everytime??
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06-16-2011 @ 7:00 PM

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I too have to sign in everytime, unlike other sites who remember me. I guess it's for safety of the site and liability problems with copywrites and stuff.
What bugs me is that if I want to look back at previous reply's during my reply, I have to start over again! All is lost.
I still like the forum but have fewer posts because I don't want to type it all again. What am I doing wrong?

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06-16-2011 @ 8:07 PM

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MG, I agree that the site is not quite as easy to use as Fordbarn, but there are some reasons why it is not as user friendly.I think you should know that the site is run by volunteers and not professional website people. It's a thankless job and often it can be a pain in the rear keeping it running. The reason for the "sign in" issue is it cuts down on spam problems. Since the site is run by volunteers they don't spend 24/7 watching for "spammers". Spammers usually don't use sites where they have to sign in.
As far as the issue with questions about non-stock flatheads all you have to do is ask the question. Many of us here have non stock cars. We may not always know the answer, so sometimes we don't respond. We don't want to give out wrong information. I will say that I have noticed an increase in questions/ answers in the last few months. I see the same questions posted on both sites and supect the posters are looking to see who answers first. Personally I visit both sites and try to answer questions, if I have the answer. The Fordbarn has a little more "chit-chat" and some like that type of forum rather than a straight question/ answer forum. I think both sites are good for each other.

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06-16-2011 @ 8:27 PM

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I've never seen this site as mostly purists. I'm not one, although I understand those who are. Most of my posts are intended to assist those who are not mechanics, but want to participate in the repair of their vehicles. If all work was to be done by others, the hobby would wither and disappear. Granted, some jobs are beyond the skills of the inexperienced, but many are not. Knowing the difference is important to being able to have a reliable and enjoyable car to really use. I yield to no one in admiration of nearly perfect cars, but the Club and the Forum is, and has to be available to the broad base of all who own, or want to own, a great old Ford!

06-16-2011 @ 8:51 PM

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I read and post on the FordBarn, the CevyBarn (Non Chevy section) and here. I prefer the FordBarn for some of the same reasons already mentioned, plus I prefer their format and/or overall website structure over this website. I can usually get answers to any type of questions that I post there much faster and more complete then I can get here. It seems like most of the time you have the same few responders answering ~ 90% of the questions. Now don't get me wrong, those few responders are very knowledgeable about these early Ford V8's and give great advice, but I prefer hearing from a larger cross section of folks, with more varying interests in this hobby, to get multiple opinions on my questions. This website is a lot better than it was in the past but it will probably never be as diversified as the existing Fordbarn. JMO

oldford2, I have the same problem with having to log in every time I want to respond. Then by the time I get back to the thread where I want to post something, I'm so frustrated that I either forgot what I wanted to say or I just don't bother to respond.

MG, I remember you were once a regular poster on the old FordBarn but I have yet to see you post on the new FordBarn. I sent you a pm about this and you finally responded with a silly answer saying...."the Fordbarn is too effeminate for me"......I still wonder what the real reason is/was?? I personally think you miss posting on Fordbarn and now wish this website was more like the Fordbarn. JMO

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06-16-2011 @ 9:10 PM

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trjford8,

You missed the entire point of my post. I said nothing about this site's ease of use or lack thereof. The crux of my post was to find out reasons why this website is not as attractive as fordbarn.com. - what are they doing right, what is this site doing wrong.

JM,

I don't miss posting on the Fordbarn for the reason I gave. However, I do wish this site were as popular as the Ford Barn site. Just too few posters here - there's got to be a reason for this.

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06-17-2011 @ 9:41 AM

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Posting here is open to all who are registered to do so. Most of the initial posts are posed as questions. Some of us know the answers from experience, and try to furnish the help in as expedient way as possible because often the question is posted in the midst of job. If too frequent posting is a problem, i'd be glad to reduce my particpation if it is harming the site.

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06-17-2011 @ 10:25 AM

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Bob, Your frequent posts are always informative and welcome. Keep up the good work and don't let some of the nit pickers bother you. John

06-17-2011 @ 10:31 AM

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oldford2,

Who's "nit picking" ? How is supereal's post even related to the topic of this thread??

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