WHERE IS EVERYBODY???

[gmkubancsek]

I visit the forum daily. A lot of valuable information and history and talented people sharing information and repair techniques. I am grateful for those who answer the same old question by new members, and do it with grace, style, and professionalism. Thank you.

I enjoy the FB groups as well. I love to see the photos and commentary by ALL the talented individuals who share their knowledge and time - Kyle K and David O among them. Gary K.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

i visit alot here and on FB group to .

 

[vacmadman]

Facebook

I left FB due to the censorship on the website. When I restored my Kirby 4C I tried to post about it, and I started my post by saying "Ladies and gentlemen. boys and girls introducing my Kirby 4C"

FB would not let me post it using that comment. When I changed it to simply saying "introducing my Kiby 4C" That was OK but using the words ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls was not allowed. I guess it was too inclusive. Thats when I knew it was time to go, and don't get me started on FB fact checkers, what a joke.

Jim

 

[huskyvacs]

Everyone's still here. When this forum started in the mid 2000's I'll bet there was barely 100 people here. Consider nearly 4,000 an achievement! Also those numbers are inflated because it counts registered accounts, no matter who is registering. Most forum websites will have a long list of bot accounts registering and never post. This site also counts deleted/dead accounts as members I believe too. So even if it says over 3.5k members there likely isn't that many in actual human beings.

The more toxic and gatekeeping that social media gets, the more people will flock back to forums. Automotive repair and collector forum websites are still thriving regardless of social media because it's the only place you can get real answers and interactions about topics. Gotta play the long game. People will come back, and active talkative users will increase, just be patient.

 

[justjunque]

I'm here just about every day. I read just about every post. When I post, it's usually to ask questions, or to compliment someone else's awesome vacuums.
I don't have any knowledge to share with others. I'm mostly here to learn, admire, and to enjoy the company of others who share this somewhat strange hobby.
I don't do social media at all. And, I don't have a circle of friends in person to share this with.
So, I really appreciate everyone who has helped me with problems, shared our collections, or just exchanged some pleasantries.

 

[suckolux]

I daily read and sometimes post but not working on any.

 

[bagintheback]

Still here!

I check in and read the site a few times a month, but only chime in when I know I have something to add to the conversation. I joined the site when I was still a teenager and feel like I kinda grew up with Vacummland. I've moved a few times and have progressively less space to collect, but the interest is still there.

I try to stay off Facebook and Reddit; not sure where else there's collecting communities. I really hope this site never goes dark and would be willing to donate to keep it that way. The archive of knowledge is priceless.

 

[evolutionclean1]

Just returning!

Used to spend hours on the site, but moved to my Facebook group primarily recently. Testing the waters and it's kind of nice being back.

As for "toxic" behavior, I will admit without hesitation that I'm pretty sensitive at times there have been some fights on here but most of the time they resolve themselves. There's also become a bit of a divide in the community, but I don't know what's caused it. Some people prefer to stick to themselves and their smaller groups and that's fine. At the end of the day we all collect appliances that suck up dirt, so what's to fight about?

Anyway, it does feel pretty okay being back on here after a several years pause. If any of y'all are on Facebook and would like to at least check out my group, it's under the name What's The Dirt?

I do look forward to rejoining the ranks and seeing if this forum picks back up

 

[rivstg1]

i check in here every 2 weeks now, or so,....used to be more than once a day! I don't actively collect anymore ( not against it but have most of what I sought after)....other things in life have taken priority. I still enjoy the posts though

 

[vacuumlad1650]

As with many others, life has simply gotten in the way. I try to check here every week or so, and about the same with the Facebook groups. I have no intentions of getting rid of my current collection, which I still enjoy, and still pick up sweepers every once in a while. I've made great friends through this website and hobby, and a small group of us try to get together for monthly dinner and some holidays.

I don't have the patience to sit at my computer on here, or many other websites anymore. I spend enough time on the computer for my work as it is.

 

[justjunque]

Andy!

Good to see you!
I thought of you recently, with the thread about old phones. Didn't you have a collection of those as well?
I still have all of mine, though I haven't done anything new with any of them. I did, in a moment of weakness, pick up another Western Electric 500 at a thrift store. It's rare to find one at all, and it's a very original, maybe 1958, with a Bakelite handset.

 

[caligula]

WHERE IS EVERYBODY???

I'm here and have been checking in every morning to see the Vacuum Of The Day. But as of Wednesday December 13, will be saying goodbye to Arizona and returning to my hometown of Wallingford, Connecticut. I'll soon have all my paperwork and can share the history of Electrolux and Kirby. And yes, a new display of my electric machines. As for the non-electrics, they will be in the living room for all to see.

Alex Taber.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

I come to see the vacuum of the day and some post to  read or comment on  , not like i used to  do   i will admit also there some  issue in the past...... but i  try  to come more often its just i  have the same vacuum as last time  nothing new to chatt about except  all  my  vacuum work  fine  .So unlessi add to my collection or see a deal  nothing  new here.

 

[ohiovacuums]

Still here

I check in about 3 times a week. Since everyone is far more knowledgeable than I am...I have not much to add. I do add when I have something to offer.