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I would hate to see this group go by the wayside, as it's been around
for so long and I've developed a feeling of knowing so many of you even though we've never met, but it does seem as though some people are having a difficult time staying connected with us due to their ISPs discontinuing newsgroups, etc. In addition, I know a lot of people don't like reading the group via Google, and I do understand the security concerns on Facebook. Did you know, though, that all of our posts show up on www.sewgirls.com? I spent just a bit of time over there this afternoon, and while I think it would take a little getting used to, the format isn't too bad. You do have to register in order to post, but I don't think there's a charge or anything like that. Another possibility would be to set up a Yahoo! group - the downside there is that someone would have to manage it. That's probably not the best option, as I think the group owner would have to screen people for "membership" so we didn't get inundated with lots of junk posters. Any other thoughts? -- Louise in Iowa http://community.webshots.com/user/LouiseinIowa nieland1390@mchsidotcom |
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Hey Louise
In the last 24 hours I have received 40 e-mails for this group through Facebook. No wonder there are no postings here for days at a time. Sad day. Kate T. South Mississippi |
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Yeah, it's been pretty active over there, hasn't it? I do check FB a
couple of times a day (I originally signed up because of family and to see pics my niece posts), but this group is still my "go to" group. Louise in Iowa http://community.webshots.com/user/LouiseinIowa nieland1390@mchsidotcom On 5/16/2011 7:10 PM, Kate T. wrote: Hey Louise In the last 24 hours I have received 40 e-mails for this group through Facebook. No wonder there are no postings here for days at a time. Sad day. Kate T. South Mississippi |
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I'm with you Louise.
I too have been inundated with emails from the facebook branch of RCTQ. So much so that I have disabled the emails. While I enjoy the facebook side and believe it has its advantages, and yes, I do check it often, as I do other facebook sites and groups, this is still my "everyday" page where I go every day and where I always get answers to any question or doubts I have, encouragement when needed, support on demand. I really feel like I'm friends with several members here and on facebook I don't recognize a lot of the names. I read the messages through google. May not be the best, but it works for me. I was a little bit fed up with changes and newsgroups snafu's from the ISP. Google at least is always there!. MAybe this hype of activity on facebook will pass in time as things settle and people come back to the good old rather than stay with the new fangled stuff. I for one plan to stick around here, hopefully for a long long time to come. And even though I may not post all that often, I do read every day, several times a day. Claudia |
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Looks like a really nice site, and it seems to show also the posts
that aren't appearing on my server here! But one would still have to post here for it to show up there, right? Or does it work both ways? I definitely do not want all "our" messages showing up as email. Best to read via a separate forum. Roberta in D On Mon, 16 May 2011 15:13:03 -0500, Louise in Iowa nieland1390@mchsidotcom wrote: I would hate to see this group go by the wayside, as it's been around for so long and I've developed a feeling of knowing so many of you even though we've never met, but it does seem as though some people are having a difficult time staying connected with us due to their ISPs discontinuing newsgroups, etc. In addition, I know a lot of people don't like reading the group via Google, and I do understand the security concerns on Facebook. Did you know, though, that all of our posts show up on www.sewgirls.com? I spent just a bit of time over there this afternoon, and while I think it would take a little getting used to, the format isn't too bad. You do have to register in order to post, but I don't think there's a charge or anything like that. Another possibility would be to set up a Yahoo! group - the downside there is that someone would have to manage it. That's probably not the best option, as I think the group owner would have to screen people for "membership" so we didn't get inundated with lots of junk posters. Any other thoughts? |
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I have only just found RCTQ on Facebook. I too only joined FB initially
to see DD's postings and as my normal Messenger no longer works I can chat to her on FB too - just like Messenger. I definitely prefer the 'good old' with the messages grouped into threads (I use Thunderbird without any difficulty). The problem with FB is that it can be a bit disjointed and also people tend to use their real names rather than made up ones. However there seem to be lots of people whose names I recognised who no longer seem to post here, so its nice to see them again, you just have to have a good memory. Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside On 17/05/2011 05:47, claudia wrote: I'm with you Louise. I too have been inundated with emails from the facebook branch of RCTQ. So much so that I have disabled the emails. While I enjoy the facebook side and believe it has its advantages, and yes, I do check it often, as I do other facebook sites and groups, this is still my "everyday" page where I go every day and where I always get answers to any question or doubts I have, encouragement when needed, support on demand. I really feel like I'm friends with several members here and on facebook I don't recognize a lot of the names. I read the messages through google. May not be the best, but it works for me. I was a little bit fed up with changes and newsgroups snafu's from the ISP. Google at least is always there!. MAybe this hype of activity on facebook will pass in time as things settle and people come back to the good old rather than stay with the new fangled stuff. I for one plan to stick around here, hopefully for a long long time to come. And even though I may not post all that often, I do read every day, several times a day. Claudia |
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Ditto, Kate. I unsub'd from the FB RCTQ. Just way
overload and just wasn't for me. I'm sticking with this ng. Donna in WA Hey Louise In the last 24 hours I have received 40 e-mails for this group through Facebook. No wonder there are no postings here for days at a time. Sad day. Kate T. South Mississippi |
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Me too. I will not FB, period. Seriously way too many issues on it. NightMist On Tue, 17 May 2011 06:53:00 -0700, MunnDE wrote: Ditto, Kate. I unsub'd from the FB RCTQ. Just way overload and just wasn't for me. I'm sticking with this ng. Donna in WA Hey Louise In the last 24 hours I have received 40 e-mails for this group through Facebook. No wonder there are no postings here for days at a time. Sad day. Kate T. South Mississippi -- I'm raising a developmentally disabled child. What's your superpower? |
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When my ISP discontinued newsgroups, I switched to google - it's not
bad and it does keep msgs together by topic. I'll check out www.sewgirls..com and see how it compares. I check in daily at RCTQ, but haven't posted much lately. I sure don't want this group to lose touch with each other!!!! ME-Judy On May 16, 4:13*pm, Louise in Iowa nieland1390@mchsidotcom wrote: I would hate to see this group go by the wayside, as it's been around for so long and I've developed a feeling of knowing so many of you even though we've never met, but it does seem as though some people are having a difficult time staying connected with us due to their ISPs discontinuing newsgroups, etc. In addition, I know a lot of people don't like reading the group via Google, and I do understand the security concerns on Facebook. |
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I just 'turned off' email messages for the FB group - I agree, too
many. This is still going to be my main way of accessing the group, though - FB will be nice for those times I'm away from my newsreader (and paid newsgroup subscription). -Irene On Mon, 16 May 2011 17:10:44 -0700 (PDT), "Kate T." wrote: Hey Louise In the last 24 hours I have received 40 e-mails for this group through Facebook. No wonder there are no postings here for days at a time. Sad day. Kate T. South Mississippi |
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