End Of An Era Bobs Board The Future
#1
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:06 AM
So a big thankyou to them for what they have done for several years in sponsoring this nonsense through the good times and bad since Bob's passing
So whats next?
The CFSS itself no longer actually exists and the board is a bit of a legacy as it creaks, groans and error codes as it post messages and Spireite thoughts
I've personally been involved in this since is inception and feel perhaps the times may also be right time to hand over the keys so to speak to the next generation of Board users
The board was a originally a board for fans managed by fans so ultimately its down to the users to decide if theres still a future for it beyond the end of May when the current hosting deals expires
Over to you
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#2 Guest_Quaker_*
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:21 AM
I would just like to say a big thank you to yourself, Webby for sticking with it for such a long time, you have been outstanding mate doing an unenviable job. Knowing BC, I doubt he ever imagined it would last this long.
I'm sure some will battle hard to keep it going, particularly the "Personnel Section" but I, hand on heart think its had its day.
#3
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:24 AM
Quaker, on 29 January 2024 - 09:21 AM, said:
I would just like to say a big thank you to yourself, Webby for sticking with it for such a long time, you have been outstanding mate doing an unenviable job. Knowing BC, I doubt he ever imagined it would last this long.
I'm sure some will battle hard to keep it going, particularly the "Personnel Section" but I, hand on heart think its had its day.
Personally if it carries on, and I hope it does, I’d get rid of the personal section.
#4
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:25 AM
How much does it cost to be “hosted”?
#6
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:43 AM
Webster, on 29 January 2024 - 09:06 AM, said:
So a big thankyou to them for what they have done for several years in sponsoring this nonsense through the good times and bad since Bob's passing
So whats next?
The CFSS itself no longer actually exists and the board is a bit of a legacy as it creaks, groans and error codes as it post messages and Spireite thoughts
I've personally been involved in this since is inception and feel perhaps the times may also be right time to hand over the keys so to speak to the next generation of Board users
The board was a originally a board for fans managed by fans so ultimately its down to the users to decide if theres still a future for it beyond the end of May when the current hosting deals expires
Over to you
Post below if you want to be involved in whatevers next .
I agree. Most, if not all, of this is tailor made for Facebook. There are already 3 existing groups for us to join.
Although the Fan and the Fans groups might be one and the same.
#7
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:45 AM
Quaker, on 29 January 2024 - 09:21 AM, said:
I would just like to say a big thank you to yourself, Webby for sticking with it for such a long time, you have been outstanding mate doing an unenviable job. Knowing BC, I doubt he ever imagined it would last this long.
I'm sure some will battle hard to keep it going, particularly the "Personnel Section" but I, hand on heart think its had its day.
I'm not sure it is past its sell by date, still lots of forums relating to football clubs around the country going very well and this one is likely no different. If it was me, and its very unlikely it will be me, this board still has some life in it but i'd think twice about the Personnel section about whether its needed and if it does carry on what can be in there.
#8
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:47 AM
DerbySpireite59, on 29 January 2024 - 09:43 AM, said:
Although the Fan and the Fans groups might be one and the same.
Nope, i'm on Facebook but its terrible for stuff like discussing things like happens on here. Facebook get involved showing what they think you want to see etc, gets hard to follow once it goes past a few posts, riddled with bots etc.
The proboards link Hilly mentions is one i found a while back when it was discussed about moving and the Free one would be adequate for whats needed, if you can get a sponsor then great you can have the paid option for a few more features.
#9 Guest_Quaker_*
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:48 AM
JonB, on 29 January 2024 - 09:45 AM, said:
Like I said, Jon. Its just my opinion.
#10
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:52 AM
This forum is very active and would be a massive shame to see it die.
I personally am not on Facebook, which I consider to be an awful platform with an awful ethos, and I am sure there are others who would be in the same position as me.
#11
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:58 AM
Andy Spireite, on 29 January 2024 - 09:52 AM, said:
This forum is very active and would be a massive shame to see
I personally am not on Facebook, which I consider to be an awful platform with an awful ethos, and I am sure there are others who would be in the same position as me.
I agree with this I'm no Facebook as well but BB is a lot better OK there is disagreements but on the whole there's a lot more interesting discussions on here please don't move it to Facebook
#12
Posted 29 January 2024 - 09:59 AM
#13
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:02 AM
#14
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:02 AM
Andy Spireite, on 29 January 2024 - 09:52 AM, said:
This forum is very active and would be a massive shame to see it die.
I personally am not on Facebook, which I consider to be an awful platform with an awful ethos, and I am sure there are others who would be in the same position as me.
I do use Facebook, when I have to (for certain other interests), but I really don't want BB to move there. Also happy to contribute to costs for hosting 😊
This post has been edited by stevie_b: 29 January 2024 - 10:03 AM
#15
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:07 AM
#16
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:10 AM
I'm not surprised the sponsorship is not being renewed. This place hasn't covered itself in glory recently. Having said that, I think it's a necessary alternative to mainstream social media and should be retained in some form. It's long overdue for an overhaul.
#18
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:18 AM
JonB, on 29 January 2024 - 10:11 AM, said:
This is an example of a free proboard: https://deva-chat.com/
#19
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:20 AM
#20
Posted 29 January 2024 - 10:22 AM
Needs more Mods and a better board though as this one has so many things broken.
Facebook groups are a joke, they make us lot look like a bunch of quantum physicists. I left them all and this and the FootballForums one with fans of all clubs are the two main ones I use