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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
I did facebook just because my kids use it and want to see what it is all about...could these social network sites be the demise of fishing sites like this?
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Good questions! In my opinion: No. Why? Just because!! In all seriousness, FB is a multi-purpose/generic SN. FB has functionality that on-line forums do not have and on-line forums have functionality that FB does not. The thing that makes an on-line community great, is not technology, but the people that contribute to and keep the community alive and vibrant. Technology does however play a critical role is facilitating communication. To use an analogy, the best soil in the world will not yield fruits and vegetables, if the seeds are of poor quality.
Since, FB and other SNs are so generic, when I want to know what blank to buy for casting 2-3 oz swimmers, or how to rig soft plastics, I just do not have a lot of confidence on what's written on the wall--- so to speak.
I think that integration with FB and other SNs is a good way to extend an existing community's communication reach. But I really do not think that they (FB et al) will replace communities like this one, whose roots run deep. It's about the people, not the technology.
Sorry for the long post. Again, this is just my OPINION.
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