Swift Talk forum suspended...
The very useful Swift Talk forum is suspended until 21 January..... not sure why but suspect it is due to Brexit and Covid themed topics getting out of hand. Disappointing as it is a very helpful forum with a lot of useful technical information.
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More I think simply the innate behaviour of a few individuals, than the subjects?
Shame, as forums can be a useful information source, as well as a "socialising" tool, that is so needed now if ever.
Fingers crossed it can be purged and restarted anew.
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Perhaps DT has been posting there instead of Twitter.
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I have not used the forum for many years but when we had a Swift caravan it was very useful. A brave move from a manufacturer to get involved directly with customers. I could be wrong but I don't think they use external moderation which then puts a greater strain on their own staff and they seem to have voted with their feet just like SAGA did many years ago. I don't suppose the people that caused the problem will have any regrets, infact one often wonders if the disruption is deliberate?
David
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To be fair I do remember they 'expelled' one of their posters and practically named and shamed him on their site when that poster started attacking by name posters on here. But yes it was done by their Ro equivalent not any mods.
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This is what it says on their web site >SWIFT TALK<
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Afternoon
Just had an email from Swift to confirm that swifttalk will be open until 05/02 for available downloads etc then will permanently close.
JK
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Yes, a real shame that some members ruined it. I dont blame Swift albeit annoyed at the presumption we all use twittersphere and faceache hence part of the reason. I do not and will not use biased media platforms. Maybe scope for a new independant forum?
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Flatcoat
Social media platforms I expect are far from perfect but on the narrow issue of using them to provide and give information on our hobby I find them, increasingly, better than stand alone forums. I belong to a couple of Bailey motorhome Facebook Groups and I can usually get the answers to my questions within a relatively short space of time because we all share a common interest. To have a forum like Swift Talk or Caravan Talk set up specifically for for individual brands of motorhome/caravans is not always worthwhile. I suspect the problem with Swift Talk (probably applies to other forums as well) is that threads get hijacked, surprisingly this rarely happens on Facebook groups of the sort I have mentioned.
David
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Swift have now confirmed they have permanently closed Swift Talk.
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The problem with Facebook is finding a previous thread. A most un-user friendly format IMHO.
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It seems quite a few disagree CY, this is a shocker-
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Yes it is, more than half the UK population use FB?
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I use it for family connections everywhere in the world-I’ll not knock👍🏻. The amount of users is huge🤷🏻♂️
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Yes same here, I just found the number amazing.
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In some ways that is true. Facebook is not so good for the long discussion threads we get on Club Together but where it comes into its own is the asking and getting answers to specific question or problem where two or three posters can explain what you need to do. Where I agree is when you have a memory of a subject being discussed but for the life of you it can't be found because it has slide down the page into the abyss!!!
David
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You cannot have your security set up very well. Avoid making comments on round Robins, that helps. FB and Messager is the best way of keeping in touch with the wider family and friends.
Not so good for discussions and keeping track of post though. The search facilities helps but I still prefer forum formats.
The adverts are a real pain.
peedee
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If it gives them pleasure & self confidence it can’t be a bad thing really🤷🏻♂️👍🏻
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R2B, there does seem a preponderance on here that aren't impressed with the format. Perhaps CAMC forum users are a more discerning lot. We are often reminded that we are a mere microcosm of the membership so clearly an elite bunch.
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