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Originally Posted by 63corvette
No Fakebook here either or any other social media.
I graduated Jr High and High School in the 60's.
Why is it that a race track, NHRA Division, or NHRA would think that Fakebook is the best place for a posting about scheduling or entering a race?
I sometimes wonder about management who have these thoughts.
I guess I am a dinosaur also.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX
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Hey guys, ya'll are posting this
ONLINE, using either a desktop, a lap top, a smart phone, or other form of computer. We're all using the same
internet, to post what we wanna say, & read what others say.
That
IS social media.
"...Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation or sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks..."
You just have to be a member of a particular forum, in order to post on that forum.
I don't see any difference in joining a car forum than joining any of the Pontiac FB pages I'm a member of. I can read what others post & post what I wanna say. So, why are so many guys against finding race car info on FB or some website ?
I remember a time, less than 15 years ago, when I was still saying something like: "All I know about a computer is which part is call a mouse, and that's all I ever plan to learn". But then I tried to get some parts catalogs & found they were online. Many of the companies were discontinuing their printed catalog, or charging for 'em, & makin 'em much smaller. They'd tell you to go to their website for a full listing of what they sell.
Hey, I remember when we didn't have a microwave. Once we did, I thought it was great. I'm guessing that my grandparents thought indoor plumbing & running water was great, after they got it. I still remember visiting my Mom's parents & having to go out to the 2-holer outhouse at night, with adult supervision.
I understand that lots of older guys don't like change. But, being able to get info almost instantly, by internet, is a good thing.
MOST people now, young & older, spend many hours per day on their cell phone. Sometimes I'll pass close to somebody & think they're talkin to me, when they are actually talking to someone by cell phone.
Lots of 911 emergencies have been called in, much quicker, because of cell phones. But, I think cell phones have also been used to detonate explosives, meant to harm innocent people. So, the cell phone can be used for good & bad.
Lots of people badmouth Google. I love Google. I've probably used it more than anything else, with my computer. For almost anything I don't know, I just quickly Google it. Use it a LOT for getting the correct spelling of words. One of my most used sayings is: "Google knows everything." Many times I am really surprised that the exact info I needed was right there, and it only took me a few seconds to find it.
Bottom line is that I like personal computers & the info available on 'em, & I like several of the social network sites, such as this one, & several others I'm a member of. Just one old guy's opinion.
