[JSPONT]

I am friends on FB with a lot of this Pontiac community. Some people I can figure out who they are on here, some I can't. Not sure if anyone is interested in sharing there name on here and FB name.

What I mean is on here I am JSPONT- Facebook I am Jeff Pontiac.
I am not hiding my last name just wanted to do car stuff on FB and not deal with family B.S. ( still don't work well)
I know a lot of names on FB but do not know who you guys are on here.

Post up if ya want, Thanks

[abefromen]

Pontiac Midwest Connection. Didn't the guy who runs it get banned from here?

[RocktimusPryme]

Jeremy Drier. I'm on PMC and a few other Firebird groups as well as some local performance classified groups.

That's where I think people who shun facebook are really missing out is that is where a lot of good classifieds are moving too. Even if you wanted to do like above and make an account specifically for swapping and not even get involved in normal facebook activity.

The PMC guy may have been banned, idk but Ive never seen him say anything bad about the forums. I even brought it up specifically to him the other day, about the thread we had about tech data getting lost on facebook because it doesn't save for years on end like forum data does. He said he understood and agreed.

Both have their place IMO. I don't feel the need to argue one is superior to the other. Its like arguing a ratchet vs a wrench. I use all the tools and my disposal.

[Judge273]

I don't hide anything here or on FB. Cars, Family, Friends, or dogs...

[bird72]

OP> You probably don't want to read this, but I tend to interface with people on FB who goes by a name not handle. Part of the appeal is seeing who people are in real life. I'm an open book and Anthony Hirsch. also have a business page of Inland Fitness.

[abefromen]

Originally Posted by RocktimusPryme

The PMC guy may have been banned, idk but Ive never seen him say anything bad about the forums. I even brought it up specifically to him the other day, about the thread we had about tech data getting lost on facebook because it doesn't save for years on end like forum data does. He said he understood and agreed.
.

If he did get banned I was just curious what his handle was here and what he did to get booted. Seems like a decent guy who's really into Pontiacs.

Facebook groups like that have their place but this forum cannot be beat and the archives are invaluable for fixing an issue one may have. On FB you seem to get some answers to problems that are way out in left field.

[Ponchomart]

I am Chris Powers on FB. I run the Pontiac Midwest Connection. Since this is my first day on this forum. I can assure you, I have never been banned from here. Those that said nice things about our page. Thank you, we truly try to keep it civil and relevant.

[JSPONT]

Yes I do like facebook. The video's of all types of stuff can keep you amused for hours.
I was not hiding my name, Sometimes some street race stuff gets ugly, and I did not want all my family and friends to see or comment on it. Car burn outs, racing.... I coach my sons soccer team, did not want the parents to think I am a nut.
Facebook- Jeff Pontiac my name is Jeff Skula, in the end my wife and kids are on there, you get connected anyway.
Some are missing out on some funny stuff on there, and yes, old friends from grade school too!

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by JSPONT

... The video's of all types of stuff can keep you amused for hours...

/\ that right there is one aspect of what I alluded to...

... It is subtle in the way that it draws you back with information overload; ...

It absolutely can entertain;
The best part about the site is being able to reconnect with old friends;
But after a while of "being entertained for hours", do you ever think about time wasted?

I have.

[Half-Inch Stud]

IDK about Facebook since my IPad has to labor with loading any new Facebook location other than my homepage. FB too slow and unstable through me IPAD for the last 8 months.

Enthusiast sites on FB....seems to be thr wrongk forum, format, BB, blog retention. Wish enthusiast sites had their own address for fast usage.

[indymanjoe]

I was Pontiac lemans on FB but they shut it down. I was told I had to send them a drivers license with that name on it LOL I am indymanjoe on all forums I frequent. Cars Bikes Tractors..nothing to hide. Joe Carrier on facebook but my real last name is Landmesser. I used my wifes maiden name to hide from old crazy Girlfriends. ( I'm sure I helped them get that way)..

[Fullsize455]

People actually use facebook still?

[Firedup6975]

Originally Posted by Fullsize455

People actually use facebook still?

Just bought my Bandit TA from a guy on FB. And several parts, and some things in the Market Place on there.

[GT182]

No Facebook here and no desire to have it.... or any other social media. I've seen and heard about all kinds of problems those I know with Facebook have, had, and are having. For me it's a good thing to stay away from. I can get into enough trouble without it using a regular 'ol landline telephone, and a cell phone too. LOL

With the cell phone happened this past Sunday just after I got back from my 50th HS Class Reunion.

[tripower]

Originally Posted by Fullsize455

People actually use facebook still?

I understand it’s for old people now .....

[bird72]

Some of you are confused(?) This was a thread with name question for FB users. I think some are looking for the "Let me rant about Facebook thread".

[RocktimusPryme]

You will get no argument from me that this forum in particular gives out the best information in the hobby. I mean if you post of a QJet question you will ussually get an answer from Cliff within the day. Not to mention some of the best Pontiac builders in the country, former aftermarket and mfg engineers dropping science for free. I think the Pontiac community is lucky on that front. This might be the best dedicated forum there is. I’ve been trying to find something similar for Ford with my Galaxie and nothing I’ve found comes close.

That said I think the guys shunning the use of Facebook to further your hot rod ends are just stubborn for no reason. The Marketplace is quickly overtaking craigslist, and being able to join tailored groups both in the social aspect and simply in the marketplace for classified ads is invaluable.

[Firedup6975]

Originally Posted by tripower

I understand it’s for old people now .....

Watch it Norm..........!

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by Fullsize455

People actually use facebook still?

I just bought another car from there ;-)

It has its uses. I mostly use it to network and buy\sell parts that no one on the forums wants.

And Chris @ Midwest Connection seems like a decent guy, never heard a bad thing from him or about him.

[Firedup6975]

Originally Posted by Ben M.

I just bought another car from there ;-)

It has its uses. I mostly use it to network and buy\sell parts that no one on the forums wants.

And Chris @ Midwest Connection seems like a decent guy, never heard a bad thing from him or about him.

Bought my Bandit car from John Kraft on Facebook, with references from members here and Trans AM Country. I enjoy FB, careful who I friend, and what I post. Never had problems with it. I play games on it when I’m bored.