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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334125 is a reply to message #334121] |
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USAussie
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G'day,
I just had the thought that maybe GMC2000's reticence to provide any info is because he's a guest at a gray bar hotel in Georgia!
:-)
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Bill Van Vlack
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 8:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net.
Mike,
Didn't Jim get it right? Nobody is forcing him to do anything. Doesn't that include his choice to remain on the forum on his terms?
If he does, he'll have to provide a whole heck of a lot of value to get much response it seems to me, given the prevailing attitude.
Really, 'join us on our terms, bugger off, or keep doing what you're doing' seem to be his real options.
--
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator;
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334133 is a reply to message #334011] |
Thu, 28 June 2018 08:09 |
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RF_Burns
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My take on this forum/email setup is, that for the long-time users its like a pair of old shoes... well worn, comfortable and easy to slide into and out of.
In the past they have seen their postings and photos disappear overnight as sites close-down in the fast changing internet world. This set-up is stable and within their control (control by their peers) of the content archived within it.
I'm on other forums which use the newer technologies. They are flashy with lots of pictures and other bling, usually run by the marketing arm of some Corporation. They also require lots of bandwidth to use, something you often don't find in campgrounds or when broken down at the side of the roads.
Now if someone were to come along with the ambition, time and money to setup a new forum platform using today's forum technology I'm sure they would say go for it, (and I believe there have been some in the past wanting to do it but lost interest). It would need to hook into the existing forum for those still wanting to wear their old shoes.
I find this forum is for exchanging knowledge and ideas. FB is more like being in a bar. Lots of bling and activity, everyone has something to say but in the morning not much specific is remembered.
Just my 2 cents
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334158 is a reply to message #334149] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 01:21 |
Burt and Faye curtis
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One thing you might not realize is that the other GMC chapters are not
GMCMI subchapters. All of them, including GMCMI are chapters with equal
status , as far as FMCA the umbrella organization is concerned.
Fay Curtis
76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, Ca
On Thu, Jun 28, 2018, 8:14 PM GMC2000 wrote:
> its like a pair of old shoes to new users sometimes too, but not their own
> old shoes.
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> about the stuff disappearing overnight, thats why I think its something
> GMCMI should do. or a special subcorp of it or something so when the current
> programmers time is up (we all only get so much of it), the data/lifes
> will continue on. as it is now, what will happen then?
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> I agree that any upgrade should 'hook into' the existing old shoes too on
> the condition that its unnoticeable and doesnt cause thread splitting and
> useless scrolling through email clutter/artifacts etc. I think it could be
> done with the current free FUDforum software but batman has no responded to
> posts about it in the sandbox subforum.
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> Ive glanced over FUDforums FAQs, how tos, and updates since this version.
> its still around and available but devs are few and their own forum is still
> HTTP without SSL HTTPS although some threads on it indicate HTTPS is
> possible with the FUD software.
>
> Im not a ProGrammer but have minor coding skills and have been able to do
> alot with them occasionally, I might set up a test forum over the winter
> just to get more familiar with what it would take to make something like
> what I would expect from a modern GMC owner group forum and have a few aces
> in this area that I can tap the shoulders of occasionally.
>
> what I would like to see most is a place where new owners can start long
> term build threads that others can stay tuned into and sub forums that are
> easily searchable for all the different systems on the GMCs. this will
> save many more GMCs and make them more attractive to potential owners and
> that
> IS the 'greater GMC good' in the long run.
>
> it would really be cool to bring together all the GMCMI chapters to each
> have their own sub forum for their events and stuff. that might be tricky
> with politics and all but there are many other clubs that have worked
> through all that and have this type of set-up hosted on their national
> forums.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334163 is a reply to message #334011] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 07:23 |
jhbridges
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The subject wanders.... Terry K, if your neighbor down the road is within line of sight of you, and you have decent internet, tell her to have a look at the stuff Ibiquiti is selling. Upgrade your bandwidth, put one of these in in bridge mode, and split your bill with her. Everybody goes away happy.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334199 is a reply to message #334194] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 13:08 |
bdub
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Little used so far, Browse groups
https://www.rvillage.com/home
bdub
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 12:16 PM, GMC2000 wrote:
> Burt and Faye curtis wrote on Fri, 29 June 2018 01:21
>> One thing you might not realize is that the other GMC chapters are not
>> GMCMI subchapters. All of them, including GMCMI are chapters with equal
>> status , as far as FMCA the umbrella organization is concerned.
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> I did not, this is the first time Ive read any mention of the FMCA,
> thanks. sort of explains why they (GMCs) dont have an official forum. I
> see FMCA
> does have a forum but nothing specific to GMC or other makes.
>
> interesting part of the GMC history.. wonder how all that developed into
> what it is today?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334200 is a reply to message #334011] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 13:32 |
Bill Van Vlack
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Near as I can figure, lots of dedicated folks spending lots of time over many years creating resources for the GMC Community. It makes finding good, up-to-date information challenging at times, but it's much better than the alternative.
One great addition would be a regularly curated link list by subject matter experts.
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334203 is a reply to message #334200] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 14:16 |
bdub
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To try to alleviate this problem of so much information on so many
different sites, I offer the "GMC Info Search Page" that searches only the
many GMC Motorhome sites.
You have to ignore the first several links which Google inserts to pay the
bills, but then the remaining links will be from GMC devoted web sites.
http://www.bdub.net/gmcinfosearch.html
bdub (and yes, I probably need to update the list of sites it searches)
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 1:32 PM, Bill Van Vlack
wrote:
> Near as I can figure, lots of dedicated folks spending lots of time over
> many years creating resources for the GMC Community. It makes finding good,
> up-to-date information challenging at times, but it's much better than the
> alternative.
>
> One great addition would be a regularly curated link list by subject
> matter experts.
> --
> Bill Van Vlack
> '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath,
> Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o
> mid
> November 2015.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334217 is a reply to message #334011] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 19:26 |
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GMC2000
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glwgmc wrote on Fri, 29 June 2018 15:09Hi GMC2000 (how about a name so we know you at rallies and such?)
FMCA is an organization of some nearly 80,000 motorhomes and now towables as well. It formed as a result of a few bus nuts getting together after WWII. As FMCA grew, clubs formed by owners of different motorhomes petitioned FMCA to become part of that organization. The most saught after member benefit is that FMCA provides umbrella liability coverage for club events. In the 70s GMC ownership grew and specialized GMC clubs formed under the FMCA umbrella. At one time (I think it is still true) GMC was the largest single mark in FMCA. There are larger FMCA club collections today, but they are formed around things like a common chassis (ie: Freightliner) or a holding company name like Monaco (now deceased) rather than a single motorhome model. All clubs that want the FMCA liability coverage and the other member benefits now offered by FMCA, must be clubs where all the club members are also members of FMCA - about $50 per year. Individual clubs could seek their own event liability coverage and not be part of FMCA, but so far most of the GMC clubs have opted to remain affiliated with FMCA.
There is no hierarchy of GMC clubs. All of them are independently formed and managed. Many of us are members of several GMC clubs as well as FMCA and perhaps other RV related organizations. The GMC Forum is independent of any of the GMC clubs and independent of FMCA. Just a bunch of GMC enthusiasts who voluntarily offer our time, support money and knowledge to keep these wonderful old mothorhomes on the road following a successful generational change in ownership.
Jerry
Hey glwgmc, (or Jerry if you prefer it)you can call me Fred when we meet but here on the forum, I prefer GMC2000.
Ive replied in the original thread by quoting your post from here http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=41025&start=0&rid=5513 Im not on email so I dont know how that works.
thanks for that little bit more of GMC history! so to join a GMC club, I guess you also have to join FMCA?
thanks
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334220 is a reply to message #334217] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 20:07 |
emerystora
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No, you don’t have to join FMCA to join some GMC clubs. GMCMI will allow you to join but you cannot vote or attend its conventions because FMCA provides the liability insurance coverage for the conventions and won’t cover you unless you are a FMCA member.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Jun 29, 2018, at 6:26 PM, GMC2000 wrote:
>
> glwgmc wrote on Fri, 29 June 2018 15:09
>> Hi GMC2000 (how about a name so we know you at rallies and such?)
>>
>> FMCA is an organization of some nearly 80,000 motorhomes and now towables as well. It formed as a result of a few bus nuts getting together after
>> WWII. As FMCA grew, clubs formed by owners of different motorhomes petitioned FMCA to become part of that organization. The most saught after
>> member benefit is that FMCA provides umbrella liability coverage for club events. In the 70s GMC ownership grew and specialized GMC clubs formed
>> under the FMCA umbrella. At one time (I think it is still true) GMC was the largest single mark in FMCA. There are larger FMCA club collections
>> today, but they are formed around things like a common chassis (ie: Freightliner) or a holding company name like Monaco (now deceased) rather than a
>> single motorhome model. All clubs that want the FMCA liability coverage and the other member benefits now offered by FMCA, must be clubs where all
>> the club members are also members of FMCA - about $50 per year. Individual clubs could seek their own event liability coverage and not be part of
>> FMCA, but so far most of the GMC clubs have opted to remain affiliated with FMCA.
>>
>> There is no hierarchy of GMC clubs. All of them are independently formed and managed. Many of us are members of several GMC clubs as well as
>> FMCA and perhaps other RV related organizations. The GMC Forum is independent of any of the GMC clubs and independent of FMCA. Just a bunch of GMC
>> enthusiasts who voluntarily offer our time, support money and knowledge to keep these wonderful old mothorhomes on the road following a successful
>> generational change in ownership.
>>
>> Jerry
>
>
> Hey glwgmc, (or Jerry if you prefer it)you can call me Fred when we meet but here on the forum, I prefer GMC2000.
>
> Ive replied in the original thread by quoting your post from here http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=41025&start=0&rid=5513 Im
> not on email so I dont know how that works.
>
> thanks for that little bit more of GMC history! so to join a GMC club, I guess you also have to join FMCA?
>
> thanks
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net. [message #334223 is a reply to message #334218] |
Fri, 29 June 2018 20:52 |
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Thanks Fred
I corrected the links.
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of GMC2000
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2018 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Posting photos on the net.
... snip ...
FWIW Im getting two different errors from each of the hyperlinks at the
bottom of that page. first one is "unable to connect to database" and the
next
is "404"
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