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04 October 2016, 09:38 PM
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Can someone explain
Why has snet has gone down hill ? this place use to be great and we all had a laugh? Now i look every now and then and it's just well dull 
04 October 2016, 10:06 PM
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For me, I vacate contributing when someone starts spouting vitriol in my direction.
Not against the rules per-se but these types of people completely ruin any chance of balanced discussion so those who do want to discuss go elsewhere. Hence the death of NSR.
SN general. Well the cars are not what they once were, so very few people are buying new ones. The old cars get older, break, get scrapped, or fall into the ownership of those more interested in bragging on FB than on here.
On the bright side; Sales section is still doing well
Not against the rules per-se but these types of people completely ruin any chance of balanced discussion so those who do want to discuss go elsewhere. Hence the death of NSR.
SN general. Well the cars are not what they once were, so very few people are buying new ones. The old cars get older, break, get scrapped, or fall into the ownership of those more interested in bragging on FB than on here.
On the bright side; Sales section is still doing well
05 October 2016, 08:39 AM
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The golden age of Subaru was the mid to late 90s into early 00s. When I got my new and only Impreza turbo in 97, people would stare in the street when they saw it. There was a thriving modifying community which documented their work on here and business contributed. My Impreza has long gone. The Subaru brand has pretty much died away in the UK. Tuners and businesses have left this site. I only look when bored and nothing better to read. My browser removes all advertising as it just swamps you. Only a matter of time I'm afraid
05 October 2016, 09:25 AM
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For me, I vacate contributing when someone starts spouting vitriol in my direction.
Not against the rules per-se but these types of people completely ruin any chance of balanced discussion so those who do want to discuss go elsewhere. Hence the death of NSR.
SN general. Well the cars are not what they once were, so very few people are buying new ones. The old cars get older, break, get scrapped, or fall into the ownership of those more interested in bragging on FB than on here.
On the bright side; Sales section is still doing well
Not against the rules per-se but these types of people completely ruin any chance of balanced discussion so those who do want to discuss go elsewhere. Hence the death of NSR.
SN general. Well the cars are not what they once were, so very few people are buying new ones. The old cars get older, break, get scrapped, or fall into the ownership of those more interested in bragging on FB than on here.
On the bright side; Sales section is still doing well
05 October 2016, 12:38 PM
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Nah, it was when we got moaned at for trying to organise Counter-Strike matches in the computer section, so we set up our own site 
(that site is long gone, but we had a right crack for 18 months)
(that site is long gone, but we had a right crack for 18 months)
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05 October 2016, 03:47 PM
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The banter was certainly better years ago. Maybe the characters who once entertained have either moved to other forums, or just stopped posting.
Shame really. Babe of the week was always a particular highlight.
Edited to say:-
And some of the people left on here that do post, seam to have a major lack of sense of humour.
Shame really. Babe of the week was always a particular highlight.
Edited to say:-
And some of the people left on here that do post, seam to have a major lack of sense of humour.
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05 October 2016, 07:24 PM
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It's not just Scoobynet, most other forums are the same.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
05 October 2016, 08:08 PM
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I lurk. TBH, not owned a Scooby in over 10 yrs. And the latest stuff just doesn't interest me.
The community was great but things move on, as do people.
Of course, Subaru's abandonment of WRC was a big influence - less exposure to the public, less people buying them.
Expensive running costs: so much "better" metal out there for the same outlay.
But for this site to keep going involves lots of input from you know, the users
The community was great but things move on, as do people.
Of course, Subaru's abandonment of WRC was a big influence - less exposure to the public, less people buying them.
Expensive running costs: so much "better" metal out there for the same outlay.
But for this site to keep going involves lots of input from you know, the users
07 October 2016, 11:52 AM
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The golden age of Subaru was the mid to late 90s into early 00s. When I got my new and only Impreza turbo in 97, people would stare in the street when they saw it. There was a thriving modifying community which documented their work on here and business contributed. My Impreza has long gone. The Subaru brand has pretty much died away in the UK. Tuners and businesses have left this site. I only look when bored and nothing better to read. My browser removes all advertising as it just swamps you. Only a matter of time I'm afraid
When I bought my new 98 Turbo I would be stopped in petrol stations car parks etc for the first couple of years "what is that", "I've never seen one before" "What's it like to drive" it was fairly unique back in the day and created a lot of interest.
I then discovered Scooby Sport in 2001 who in turn put me on to SN when they were upgrading my car all day, after I'd been on their Playstation with bucket seat
Seems like a past era now. I haven't had a Scoob since 2010 but still look in every now and again and will always look around when I hear one.
An I believe a lot of forums are struggling these days as social media is quick and fast, people don't seem to want to write paragraphs anymore just one liners.
SN has lost so many interesting characters over the last 10 years it will never be the same again, it's good to remember it as it was in it's halcyon days.
07 October 2016, 02:33 PM
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Absolutely spot on
When I bought my new 98 Turbo I would be stopped in petrol stations car parks etc for the first couple of years "what is that", "I've never seen one before" "What's it like to drive" it was fairly unique back in the day and created a lot of interest.
I then discovered Scooby Sport in 2001 who in turn put me on to SN when they were upgrading my car all day, after I'd been on their Playstation with bucket seat
Seems like a past era now. I haven't had a Scoob since 2010 but still look in every now and again and will always look around when I hear one.
An I believe a lot of forums are struggling these days as social media is quick and fast, people don't seem to want to write paragraphs anymore just one liners.
SN has lost so many interesting characters over the last 10 years it will never be the same again, it's good to remember it as it was in it's halcyon days.
When I bought my new 98 Turbo I would be stopped in petrol stations car parks etc for the first couple of years "what is that", "I've never seen one before" "What's it like to drive" it was fairly unique back in the day and created a lot of interest.
I then discovered Scooby Sport in 2001 who in turn put me on to SN when they were upgrading my car all day, after I'd been on their Playstation with bucket seat
Seems like a past era now. I haven't had a Scoob since 2010 but still look in every now and again and will always look around when I hear one.
An I believe a lot of forums are struggling these days as social media is quick and fast, people don't seem to want to write paragraphs anymore just one liners.
SN has lost so many interesting characters over the last 10 years it will never be the same again, it's good to remember it as it was in it's halcyon days.
I had that with a real life friend (who I haven't seen for at least last 10 years tbh). He is a Jeremy Corbyn's b1tch, which is fine; free country and all that. He has been a paid member of the Labour party for past 20 years, but was banned from voting in their leader election recently because he had been appreciating Corbyn openly and too much on Facebook. All other mates was sympathising with him, so did I. I said that I was gutted for him and I'd rather have the Labour pay me, if they want me to campaign and vote for them. I think he took an offence, because he went a bit quiet with me. Some other 'friends' also confirmed that he had a face on with me for what I said. Had I not said that rather than me paying my hard-earned money for my Labour membership, Labour should be paying me instead; to glorify them to the public, he would have been alright with me. Oh, well. I do feel bad that I upset him, but genuinely, that wasn't my intention. In contrast, at least on NSR, we can disagree and agree to disagree etc. etc. We don't have to go around 'liking' people's boring posts either. Here, we can still talk to or ignore obnoxious people without calling them our 'friends', and we can talk to our Scoobynet friends here in an obnoxious way. I prefer Scoobynet.
For now, anyway.
07 October 2016, 02:52 PM
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I hate the whole, ahem,'Facebook generation phenomenon'. 
Sad as ****.
Back when it was in its infancy, I opened an account purely out of curiosity. Never used it (could see it for what it was) and soon closed my account (and Christ, do they make you jump through (fire lit) hoops to do that!)
Sad as ****.Back when it was in its infancy, I opened an account purely out of curiosity. Never used it (could see it for what it was) and soon closed my account (and Christ, do they make you jump through (fire lit) hoops to do that!)
10 October 2016, 07:13 AM
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I joined the Civic Type R owners forum in February 2003 and the Type R owners forum in August 2005 and at that time both were buzzing. Nowadays they are a shadow of what they once were and I believe many members now spend their time on Facebook.
10 October 2016, 08:55 AM
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It's not just Scoobynet, most other forums are the same.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
Spot on Gary same with Surrey Scoobies you'll be lucky to get a handful of posts in a week now - people move on.
I think the community spirit also seems to be lacking now.
10 October 2016, 09:07 AM
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Just about everything that can be said about Imprezas has been said a hundred times or more on Snet, including what I've just said. With so few hatches the forum is concerned mostly with long obsolete cars, and they are only driven now by dedicated enthusiasts (a dwindling number) or oiks who can just about afford to buy them but not maintain them. The breakers are also hastening the end of the Impreza so no surprise the forum is dying.
11 October 2016, 10:02 PM
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It's not just Scoobynet, most other forums are the same.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
I go on the MLR a lot and it's dead compared to a few years ago, and lots of the local forums are dead.
Lots of people use Facebook instead, but even they are quiet compared to a year ago.
The community spirit on here died a while ago, too many people on here like to moan and whinge.
The other issue is that old members moved on, and newbies were scared off/pushed away by a 'select few' who didn't like their questions/class/snob factor.
I speak to a lot of members on here, and it's a recurring theme that many don't post on here as they can't be bother with the sarcastic comments they'll get if the 'select few' don't agree with them.
That's why the forum still gets a lot of lurkers but not many posters.
I just don't get facebook for "forum style" discussions tbh. I don't think the interface on FB works well for that kind of stuff (especially searching for old posts etc), it's more suited to funny pictures IMO.
Some forums are still going strong, e.g. the "mig-welding.co.uk" forum, which is excellent (but not car related).
Edit: One difference might be that e.g. mig-welding.co.uk is actually quite heavily moderated, so you don't end up with the build up of - frankly - cliquey tossers that inhabit this site.
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11 October 2016, 11:02 PM
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I think facebook has killed off a lot of forums and I think forums can be intimidating for some people. Some because they are very cliquey and other because u rnt aloud 2 tlk lke dis (who even texts like this is what I want to know, no one has a 3310 anymore and everyone gets free texts or imessage or whats app)
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