electrolux137
Well-known member
The Vacuumland membership list has 3951 names on it. However, only a small handful of people post regularly nowadays. I wonder why.
WHERE IS EVERYBODY???
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Dedicated forums like this one are dying off. Most of the collectors that used to post here now post in one of the many vacuum related Facebook groups. I mostly post here to add info to the massive archive for future reference.
justjunque
Well-known member
I've been thinking how quiet it is here lately.
I'm not on any social media, so this is my only resource. I'm thankful for the knowledgeable regulars who have stuck around.
Sometimes it takes a while, but you can still get answers a lot of times.
I'm not on any social media, so this is my only resource. I'm thankful for the knowledgeable regulars who have stuck around.
Sometimes it takes a while, but you can still get answers a lot of times.
bikerray
Well-known member
I think Amelia Earhart is asking the same question
detroitdirtbag
Well-known member
I have nothing to say. But my mighty mite needs a new motor. I need to post. I could use help getting a motor.
hygiene903
Well-known member
I'm Still Here!
I check the postings regularly, but it's been a couple months since I've posted anything. And I usually respond when someone else asks a question that I can be helpful with unless it's already been answered.
Jeff
I check the postings regularly, but it's been a couple months since I've posted anything. And I usually respond when someone else asks a question that I can be helpful with unless it's already been answered.
Jeff
ronreeland
Member
Hi:
I am only an occasional user, but have always been amazed at the scope of the members knowledge and the resources here. I was wondering why I only received two replies to my offer to give away a set of four re-bristled, unused NORCA roller "agitator" brushes to some collector whom owns a NORCA vacuum cleaner.
I hope this link to my posting will work and someone can help me give the brush set to someone wit a NORCA: https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45027_3
Thanks,
Ron Reeland
I am only an occasional user, but have always been amazed at the scope of the members knowledge and the resources here. I was wondering why I only received two replies to my offer to give away a set of four re-bristled, unused NORCA roller "agitator" brushes to some collector whom owns a NORCA vacuum cleaner.
I hope this link to my posting will work and someone can help me give the brush set to someone wit a NORCA: https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45027_3
Thanks,
Ron Reeland
Im here wit my Compact Tristar and my Electroluxes my health is not so good i just up my meds and blood test and appointment left and right so i dont post often im sorry but i am here i do read every day .
I read every day but . . .
. . . I'm far from being an expert, so I post only when I'm sure of what I'm writing. I love this site!
Joel
. . . I'm far from being an expert, so I post only when I'm sure of what I'm writing. I love this site!
Joel
thevacuumman
Well-known member
I'm a daily reader, but I don't post as much as I'd like to. My career and family keep me pretty busy but I do check here daily.
I come here 24/7 but my collection has not grown or change so its same old same old i dont want to repeat my self and make it boring but my vacuums are all doing A ok ty .
maytag142c
Well-known member
I don’t really come here anymore because I don’t collect anymore. Once in a while I’ll check to see if there’s something I can offer advice wise, but it’s really become a toxic place. Too many people butt heads over vacuum cleaners, past events, and slander oof don’t get me started. Prior to my life’s change I used to enjoy the forums, I used to enjoy collecting, learning, and offering advice, history etc… believe it or not over the last couple of years I’ve forgotten a lot of what I once knew. I’m glad to see the site is still running and that people do come here but I do agree with some when they say that people have moved to social media platforms. I am no longer part of any of those groups either for a lot of the same reasons here. I do miss the old days of the forums being alive. From the stories, to the “online roleplay”( Helen and ida, glamourene, etc) to the wonderful historical context. This place used to be wonderful!
This is one of my main sources of floor & surface machine info, too (another being Doug Smith's website). I appreciate the wealth of information from contributors and try to add to it when I am able; although I do take breaks from time to time.
fan-of-fans
Well-known member
I’m active on the Facebook groups, but still check in here from time to time.
i uploaded 2 video using my olympia one on my youtube channel same user name thevacomaticiec
odavid123
Well-known member
I try my best to post on here but it can get very toxic. I’ll leave it at that.
Toxic
I would love to hear what some define as "Toxic". If someone here said 2 and 2 is 6 and someone said sorry 2 and 2 is 4 is that being "toxic"? What good is a forum like this if you can't disagree with someone or have a different point of view and be labeled Toxic.
I recently disagreed with someone about what they called a "mint" Kirby bag, and pointed out why I simply disagreed with their analysis, was that being Toxic? Is asking this question to some here being toxic? Just a friendly observation.
Jim
I would love to hear what some define as "Toxic". If someone here said 2 and 2 is 6 and someone said sorry 2 and 2 is 4 is that being "toxic"? What good is a forum like this if you can't disagree with someone or have a different point of view and be labeled Toxic.
I recently disagreed with someone about what they called a "mint" Kirby bag, and pointed out why I simply disagreed with their analysis, was that being Toxic? Is asking this question to some here being toxic? Just a friendly observation.
Jim
True that there will be a difference on opinion but theres a way to say it with out being rude or condescending .
human
Well-known member
I'm not on Facebook and don't intend to be. That said, I do stick around here, mostly lurking, but occasionally posting when I feel I have something worthwhile to say. I used to share posts about my latest 'vacquisitions', but I've been under a, mostly successful, self-imposed moratorium on purchasing any additional machines, although I did have a 'relapse' last summer, when I bought a mostly nice Kirby G4 and a not-so-nice Gsix that had parts needed (handle back, power cord and headlight bulb) to complete G4, far more cheaply than purchasing the parts a la carte. Thus far, I have resisted any temptation to acquire parts to put the Gsix back together.
Agree
Antoine,
I agree with you, but even the words rude and condescending are words that how should I say, deal with someone's feelings. What you may think is rude or condescending may not be rude or condescending to others. It's a real balancing act today.
It's seems we have lost the art of agreeing to disagree. We are also losing the ability to laugh at ourselves. like the old saying, some people "wear their heart or feelings on their sleeve", and as a result get their feelings hurt, again it's truly a balancing act today more than ever before.
Thanks for your response, Antoine.
Jim [this post was last edited: 10/29/2023-14:58]
Antoine,
I agree with you, but even the words rude and condescending are words that how should I say, deal with someone's feelings. What you may think is rude or condescending may not be rude or condescending to others. It's a real balancing act today.
It's seems we have lost the art of agreeing to disagree. We are also losing the ability to laugh at ourselves. like the old saying, some people "wear their heart or feelings on their sleeve", and as a result get their feelings hurt, again it's truly a balancing act today more than ever before.
Thanks for your response, Antoine.
Jim [this post was last edited: 10/29/2023-14:58]
i supose your right
I come in here daily.
I go in all of the areas. I like to see, learn,etc. Yes, some have been snakry.... have you seen. What's been said about me? Lolol. I just try very to do the one thing they hate......IGNORE THEM. Works for me. I'm not going to allow anyone to ruin my time in here. I really enjoy everyone's posts.
I go in all of the areas. I like to see, learn,etc. Yes, some have been snakry.... have you seen. What's been said about me? Lolol. I just try very to do the one thing they hate......IGNORE THEM. Works for me. I'm not going to allow anyone to ruin my time in here. I really enjoy everyone's posts.
thats the right way to be John
human
Well-known member
Well put, Jim! When I feel like someone's words toward me are hurtful, I remind myself that by feeling hurt, I am giving those words power. It is better to let go of those feelings and thereby deny those words--and the individual who directed them at me--any power they might otherwise have over me.
People
Think the know the facts about everything because people agree with them. If you disagree your toxic?
It sounds like someone just t wants to hear how great they are and those with different opinions are toxic.
I thought Justin Timberlake after getting cheated on was the only toxic person.
Think the know the facts about everything because people agree with them. If you disagree your toxic?
It sounds like someone just t wants to hear how great they are and those with different opinions are toxic.
I thought Justin Timberlake after getting cheated on was the only toxic person.
odavid123
Well-known member
Wow , I didn’t realize my “toxic” comment would garner so much attention.
I agree to disagree is a great way of putting it.
My issue which I believe is felt by many others is that it doesn’t end there but usually is toped with rude comments and verbiage . Just go through some of the threads .
Now that said , I do believe there is a cordial way of making your point . For example Jim disagreed with Liam about the condition of the bag but was very nice about it , he didn’t use any degrading or rude comments .
I think we should all be nicer and mindful of each other.
I will keep on posting here as it’s a great source of information and I would love to share my collection with others
I truly appreciate the opportunity,
David
I agree to disagree is a great way of putting it.
My issue which I believe is felt by many others is that it doesn’t end there but usually is toped with rude comments and verbiage . Just go through some of the threads .
Now that said , I do believe there is a cordial way of making your point . For example Jim disagreed with Liam about the condition of the bag but was very nice about it , he didn’t use any degrading or rude comments .
I think we should all be nicer and mindful of each other.
I will keep on posting here as it’s a great source of information and I would love to share my collection with others
I truly appreciate the opportunity,
David
Now i have to agree with you there David
Toxic
David,
You were not the only one to use the word Toxic in this thread. You were the second to use it here. Thats why I asked the question. Personally, I don't ever remember using the word recently myself, but I have seen it used here in Vacuumland a number of times over the years. I agree with your comments and love your work and website. You are a real asset to this group...thanks.
Jim
David,
You were not the only one to use the word Toxic in this thread. You were the second to use it here. Thats why I asked the question. Personally, I don't ever remember using the word recently myself, but I have seen it used here in Vacuumland a number of times over the years. I agree with your comments and love your work and website. You are a real asset to this group...thanks.
Jim
