forum.bmw5.co.uk

[JohnH]

I am/was a member of this forum (see title) until a couple of days ago, when it suddenly asked me to log on via facebook.
Are any of you guys a member there? Do you know what's going on?

Mods, if this is the wrong place to ask this, please move it.

 

[8ob]

I just had a nose on there out of curiosity , first message.

Just a reminder that the forum will be offline until we've upgraded the software and migrated to a new host.
We've come across some technical challenges but working away trying to get the forum back online again.
I'll keep this post updated.

Bob

 

[JohnH]

Thanks Bob, I wasnt getting anything before, just a blank screen with a request to login via facebook.

I am seeing the same as you now, so some progress.

John.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I am/was a member of this forum (see title) until a couple of days ago, when it suddenly asked me to log on via facebook.
Are any of you guys a member there? Do you know what's going on?

It is becoming increasingly common for online communities to offer logins via Facebook and/or Google. A very large number of people are members of Facebook and Google and they find this a convenient way to authenticate - there is no additional password etc. In addition, there is often interoperability between them for sharing, likes and so forth.

It is an option provided by the community you are wanting to join (or log into) and it might be that the new and improved forum of which you are a member will offer this as a login option.

Generally, the old login is still available but is no longer the default so you do not need to be a member of Facebook or Google to log into your forum.

Jack

 

[JohnH]

Thanks Jack.

The forum in question already had a Facebook presence. It wasnt that popular. It seems they are trying to get all the old, non facebookers to use it.

The one or two facebook sites/groups that I have looked at are terrible. No history that I could find via my PC, no search worth a toss. Loads of blatherers. Not for me.

Can you imagine what this site would be like on Facebook. No thanks.

My other concern with Facebook is the amount of information they want about you to get a logon.

end rant.

 

[northwest]

My other concern with Facebook is the amount of information they want about you to get a logon.

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[Jack Ryan]

Thanks Jack.

The forum in question already had a Facebook presence. It wasnt that popular. It seems they are trying to get all the old, non facebookers to use it.

For every force, there is an equal and opposite force. Forcing reluctant old timers to use Facebook is one such force.

The one or two facebook sites/groups that I have looked at are terrible. No history that I could find via my PC, no search worth a toss. Loads of blatherers. Not for me.

Yes, that sounds like Facebook

Can you imagine what this site would be like on Facebook. No thanks.

There are already several Facebook groups for welders & metalwork. Some try hard to help newcomers but often there are resident experts that stomp on them. I realise that happens elsewhere as well but it seems to be prevalent on FB.

My other concern with Facebook is the amount of information they want about you to get a logon.

"if the service is free then you are the product"

Be careful who you are when you create an account.

Jack

 

[colnerov]

My other concern with Facebook is the amount of information they want about you to get a logon.

So? You are not providing it under oath.

 

[JohnH]

I did try to get a facebook logon, but my request was rejected. They said my request did not meet their standards. The only bit of inaccurate info, was my date of birth. Their loss.

 

[AVI_8]

For every force, there is an equal and opposite force. Forcing reluctant old timers to use Facebook is one such force.

Do you mean the few people around who still have some common sense and steer well clear of sad book and it’s mind numbing content.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Do you mean the few people around who still have some common sense and steer well clear of sad book and it’s mind numbing content.

It was actually a statement of fact and no additional implications were intended.

I do use Facebook, I have no personal profile and I don't post what I last ate. I use it specifically to keep in touch with some family members and to access the few reasonable groups that cover my interests and trade information with them.