richardc1983
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Is anyone still here from the UK?
What happened to the UK members?
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huskyvacs
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Most UK members have migrated to the Manchester Vacs forum. It's Dyson/Miele/Sebo-centric but they have side-forums for vintage vacs and vacuum rebuilds/restorations. Cheers all.
https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php
https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php
mixman
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My old thread.
Never thought this would be resurrected.
Never thought this would be resurrected.
repairman
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What ever happened to Simon? He had a nice collection of various Hoover Juniors and Seniors. His Vacuumland username was 74simon and his Youtube channel is Lswrsi.
rolls_rapide
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"Is anyone still here from the UK?"
I'm still kicking about here, on occasion. Not very often mind you. For some reason several months ago now, this site repeatedly threw up 'Forbidden Access' errors. I never did get to the bottom of that. The Automaticwasher site always worked fine.
I'm still kicking about here, on occasion. Not very often mind you. For some reason several months ago now, this site repeatedly threw up 'Forbidden Access' errors. I never did get to the bottom of that. The Automaticwasher site always worked fine.
blakaeg
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UK Members
The reason why I stopped posting and visiting is because I cannot stand the attitude of some on here and the opinionated nature of some.
This should be a place where people get together to talk about our wonderful interest in amazing vacuum cleaners across the board.
I've seen people argue with each other on here. Be opinionated and even once saw a comment about someone having a jab at someone who works at Bissell who they do not know, who assisted a member of this forum with their Bissell vacuum cleaner!! Just because the person works on a customer service phone line, someone on here had the audacity to make a comment that this person works on the phone and this means the person hasn't got an education or is somewhat thick!! I personally found this very insulting as noone should judge someone based on their job as we do not know what they have been through in their life! At least they are working! I am not sure what that has to do with a vacuum cleaner forum and it was from then on I decided I didn't want to keep visiting this site anymore.
Having looked at the comments on this post, it looks like things have not changed and there is still a b*tchy attitude on here of which I rather not be associated with.
With regards to the Facbook group. I did try to join and for some strange reason my application was not accepted. Again I see attitude by the moderator AlexHoovers94 (I will not post his full name here, but you all know who he is) who refused it. I did not say or do anything, so I am still confused why it was not approved as the groups or forums should not be 'clicky' and should be accepting of whoever wants to join them.
The world is full of hate and nasty people, its a shame that this forum and groups online cannot be a place of love and acceptance and generally a place where we can go to enjoy talking about our favourite pastime.
I really used to enjoy the forums back in 2000 - 2001. This is my experience.
The reason why I stopped posting and visiting is because I cannot stand the attitude of some on here and the opinionated nature of some.
This should be a place where people get together to talk about our wonderful interest in amazing vacuum cleaners across the board.
I've seen people argue with each other on here. Be opinionated and even once saw a comment about someone having a jab at someone who works at Bissell who they do not know, who assisted a member of this forum with their Bissell vacuum cleaner!! Just because the person works on a customer service phone line, someone on here had the audacity to make a comment that this person works on the phone and this means the person hasn't got an education or is somewhat thick!! I personally found this very insulting as noone should judge someone based on their job as we do not know what they have been through in their life! At least they are working! I am not sure what that has to do with a vacuum cleaner forum and it was from then on I decided I didn't want to keep visiting this site anymore.
Having looked at the comments on this post, it looks like things have not changed and there is still a b*tchy attitude on here of which I rather not be associated with.
With regards to the Facbook group. I did try to join and for some strange reason my application was not accepted. Again I see attitude by the moderator AlexHoovers94 (I will not post his full name here, but you all know who he is) who refused it. I did not say or do anything, so I am still confused why it was not approved as the groups or forums should not be 'clicky' and should be accepting of whoever wants to join them.
The world is full of hate and nasty people, its a shame that this forum and groups online cannot be a place of love and acceptance and generally a place where we can go to enjoy talking about our favourite pastime.
I really used to enjoy the forums back in 2000 - 2001. This is my experience.
turbo500
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ilovehoovers
Well-known member
I'm still here!
I've always liked this site, but unfortunately it feels more and more obsolete as time goes on. I use other sites just for their convenience; VacuumLand is more of an archive to me at this point.
I've always liked this site, but unfortunately it feels more and more obsolete as time goes on. I use other sites just for their convenience; VacuumLand is more of an archive to me at this point.
Instant gratification doesn’t live here…
I think that the some of the ones who become most dissatisfied are expecting shorter response times to their posts. We all post with anticipation of a response. It feels nice and it’s usually meaningful. This forum has begun to have a more delayed communication process between users. Sometimes it takes a lot patience to gain useful, meaningful information especially if it’s not a popular topic or not one in which others possess a large body of information. I love VacuumLand and think it’s still very useful. There is still information here that I won’t find anywhere else. As for the rudeness of others, it happens. I think there will always be some element of drama among members. Some of these conflicts are over 20 years old now and have their origins from individuals who are no longer members here, yet they still manage to have enough influence on irrelevant 3rd party individuals who willingly and devotedly keep certain grudges alive. Take the drama or leave it because it will outlive all of us. For me personally, it’s a small price to pay for the times that I’ve managed to obtain and share useful information while engaging with others. [this post was last edited: 9/2/2023-18:30]
I think that the some of the ones who become most dissatisfied are expecting shorter response times to their posts. We all post with anticipation of a response. It feels nice and it’s usually meaningful. This forum has begun to have a more delayed communication process between users. Sometimes it takes a lot patience to gain useful, meaningful information especially if it’s not a popular topic or not one in which others possess a large body of information. I love VacuumLand and think it’s still very useful. There is still information here that I won’t find anywhere else. As for the rudeness of others, it happens. I think there will always be some element of drama among members. Some of these conflicts are over 20 years old now and have their origins from individuals who are no longer members here, yet they still manage to have enough influence on irrelevant 3rd party individuals who willingly and devotedly keep certain grudges alive. Take the drama or leave it because it will outlive all of us. For me personally, it’s a small price to pay for the times that I’ve managed to obtain and share useful information while engaging with others. [this post was last edited: 9/2/2023-18:30]
Yes, sadly there is drama
So much is unnecessary, but, it happens. I, too, like to engage here and learn so much.
So much is unnecessary, but, it happens. I, too, like to engage here and learn so much.
alexhoovers94
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I think the main reason is because this platform is so dated. I do check in now and again but not nearly as much as I used to.
huskyvacs
Well-known member
Nothing wrong with the website, I find it perfect. Too many people are used to the toxic septic feed of social media just shoving stuff in your face, that they don't know what actual forums and websites are like.
The vacuumcleaners sub on reddit is just a toxic waste dump, all they do is have an echo chamber of "sebo good. shark bad. you need a $3,000 vacuum to clean a throw rug" and there's nobody that has vintage vacuums, they are all your mom or some college kid wanting a vacuum without knowing about vacuums, and people are so toxic there to anyone that has an affinity for any brand it makes it pointless to be on there. i tried posting a bissell vac i had to there before and got dogpiled and chased out by the most vile people you could ever see and i never went back.
There's YouTube too but the conversations and discourse are so disjointed and separated and you can only ever talk with the creator of the video or any random person that happens to find it months or years later.
there's truely no other place to gather vacuum collectors up besides here.
The vacuumcleaners sub on reddit is just a toxic waste dump, all they do is have an echo chamber of "sebo good. shark bad. you need a $3,000 vacuum to clean a throw rug" and there's nobody that has vintage vacuums, they are all your mom or some college kid wanting a vacuum without knowing about vacuums, and people are so toxic there to anyone that has an affinity for any brand it makes it pointless to be on there. i tried posting a bissell vac i had to there before and got dogpiled and chased out by the most vile people you could ever see and i never went back.
There's YouTube too but the conversations and discourse are so disjointed and separated and you can only ever talk with the creator of the video or any random person that happens to find it months or years later.
there's truely no other place to gather vacuum collectors up besides here.
ilovehoovers
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The vacuum cleaner sub doesn't look like it's supposed to be for collectors, so that's not a fair comparison. I agree with a lot of their recommendations, but it's not a place for enthusiasts.
davetranter
Well-known member
Another one pokes his head out of the woodwork ;-)
Dave T is still 'alive, and well', and still living in the UK...Not posted on Vacuumland for a year or more, though have looked in occasionally.
Since I am not a collector of domestic appliances, I have not the slightest interest in any competing groups. I actually like it here, and at AW. there is such a wealth of knowledge on these sites.
Long may they continue!!
All best
Dave T
Dave T is still 'alive, and well', and still living in the UK...Not posted on Vacuumland for a year or more, though have looked in occasionally.
Since I am not a collector of domestic appliances, I have not the slightest interest in any competing groups. I actually like it here, and at AW. there is such a wealth of knowledge on these sites.
Long may they continue!!
All best
Dave T
