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G8B4Life:
I voiced my concern to Bill right after Campbell made his Facebook post. It might just be me but I saw the post as I see every post that puts forward a new group to an existing group: "hey, I've got an alternate group on the exact same thing so come come on over". Even though Campbell said his intention was not to take away from this group and I give him the benefit of the doubt, most times such splintering is because someone is not happy that they don't own the group so don't get to make the rules, or that "their way is the correct and only way so I'll start my own group". Jacob would be familiar with the second thought process a-la Free-mo. Again, I'm not saying this is Campbell at all but just the way I see these things after 23 years on the 'net and seeing it happen for those exact reasons.
I do agree with what Kevin said about direction. Campbell directed people here to his Facebook group. Has Campbell or anyone else ever directed from the Facebook group to here? I think you can deduct from that question I don't do social engineering Facebook so this group is where I live.
As for that second map, if someones adding people to a map without their permission that's a pretty despicable act, however well intended and if anyone added me to a map without me saying yes then they'd certainly cop a mouthful.
If the cool kids only want to use Facebook and not this forum as well then that's their loss I suppose. Facebook is not a discussion platform, it's a "post what I had for breakfast so my friends can make comments platform". This forum is not only a proper discussion platform but also importantly a resource platform. Certainly anything I make (and I've made a few tools so far) will only ever be hosted and supported here.
- Tim
William Brillinger:
The description for the facebook group reads as follows:
--- Quote ---This is an unofficial Facebook group for users of the Ring Engineering RailPro DCC system. It is in no way associated with Ring Engineering "Railpro" systems. It is to be used for the purpose of showing off their RP equipment in photos and running. If you have technical questions please refer them to the Rail Pro Users Group https://rpug.pdc.ca/
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nodcc4me:
I don't do FB at all, nor any other social venues. I do frequent a few forums for information on different topics. It was inevitable that someone would kick up a new RP discussion on FB, because from what I hear, they discuss everything, including what they wear every day. :o I do agree with Tim, in that Campbell should promote this website if he isn't doing so already, and adding names to a map is a no-no without permission.
Edit: I see Bill just posted Campbell's disclaimer.
TwinStar:
--- Quote from: William Brillinger on April 21, 2019, 10:17:37 AM ---The description for the facebook group reads as follows:
--- Quote ---This is an unofficial Facebook group for users of the Ring Engineering RailPro DCC system. It is in no way associated with Ring Engineering "Railpro" systems. It is to be used for the purpose of showing off their RP equipment in photos and running. If you have technical questions please refer them to the Rail Pro Users Group https://rpug.pdc.ca/
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I want to say that that was added in the last few hours.
KPack:
--- Quote from: TwinStar on April 21, 2019, 01:33:12 PM ---
--- Quote from: William Brillinger on April 21, 2019, 10:17:37 AM ---The description for the facebook group reads as follows:
--- Quote ---This is an unofficial Facebook group for users of the Ring Engineering RailPro DCC system. It is in no way associated with Ring Engineering "Railpro" systems. It is to be used for the purpose of showing off their RP equipment in photos and running. If you have technical questions please refer them to the Rail Pro Users Group https://rpug.pdc.ca/
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I want to say that that was added in the last few hours.
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If so, then that's great. I do think Facebook has its place and there are a LOT of model railroad enthusiasts on it. Lots of discussion takes place on there. Providing a place for Facebook users to get in touch with Railpro is great, then direct them to the forum and Ring's website for in-depth information and questions.
I'm sure that Campbell's intent in starting the Facebook group was always with the best of intentions. He has been vocal in his support of Railpro on various forums and even on Ken Patterson's "What's Neat This Week" podcast. I'm glad he has been out there promoting Railpro and answering questions. The disclaimer now on the Facebook group is great....it will help prevent splintering of the core Railpro users. It provides a place for Facebook users to land, then directs them to where the knowledge base is kept and stored. This forum has a lot of information that has been gathered over years and with lots of combined experience and knowledge.
Thanks Bill for hosting this forum. Thanks Jacob for the original Yahoo group. Thanks Campbell for working to reach out to other users. And thanks to all the wonderfully helpful people on this forum that have helped improve Railpro and improved the user experience for many.
-Kevin
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