I think social media has a good AND bad side. And that's because no matter how much education we get we're all really stupid.
I've seen it myself and I'm of the social media generation.
Another great platform would be Instagram, why? Because it's for photos so it'd be great for sharing layout and modeling photos.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
NWP SWP And that's because no matter how much education we get we're all really stupid.
Really?
OK perhaps that came out wrong. My point was people get stupid when they get attention, social media gives that's attention and therefore people do and say stupid (hurtful) things to complete strangers for no good reason.
NWP SWP I think social media has a good AND bad side. And that's because no matter how much education we get we're all really stupid.
Some more than others. In my occupation, it's better to not have an active social media account so it's probably good I shut down my FB account some 7 years ago. Actually for a lot of occupations judging by what I've read in the news over the past year or so social media can be a bad idea; people posting things and then losing their jobs.
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gpharo I have noticed that YouTube and Facebook are popular with this hobby, especially YouTube. However, I feel that Twitter is under-utilized, it has the potential to greatly benefit the popularity of model railroading and create a greater community among modellers world wide. 1) Anyone here have a Twitter account? 2) Anyone have thoughts on this topic? Pablo
I have noticed that YouTube and Facebook are popular with this hobby, especially YouTube.
However, I feel that Twitter is under-utilized, it has the potential to greatly benefit the popularity of model railroading and create a greater community among modellers world wide.
1) Anyone here have a Twitter account?
2) Anyone have thoughts on this topic?
Pablo
Facebook is where a lot of the current attention is, forums like this are pretty outdated, most you will see is the same old names repeating the same thing over and over.
The best thing here is the electronics forum, but you have to resist believing everything you read from the fanboys of certain manufacturers, they don't seem to understand that what works for them doesnt mean it applies to everyone.
A lot of us know how to tweak CV's to get the performance we want.
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
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NWP SWPMy point was people get stupid when they get attention, social media gives that's attention and therefore people do and say stupid (hurtful) things to complete strangers for no good reason.
You need to understand that conversation does not need to be hurtful to be "stupid".
These days I think that potential employers are all over the social media looking for how possible future employees represent themselves. When I was a lot younger were were told that sex, religion, and politics were hot button topics that should be avoided. And it was in one's best interest to keep our mouths shut rather than discuss any of those.
Back then anything said stupidly, or "without thinking" was generally confined to a limited population. Then we graduated to email, and folks would type something stupid and "reply all", forgetting that their boss would see it and probably be unhappy.
Now we have Twitter, and someone with 2 million followers can instantly send out whatever crazy thought that pops into his/her head without any thought of the consequences.
Now, I have to say that I do have a Facebook account. However, there is nothing there, and all the settings are set to private anyway. The only reason I have that is because there was some correspondence regarding my high school reunion and I had to have an account to access it.
Other than that, I like my privacy.
I have a FB account I use for communication with the manufacturers and seeing what some of model train clubs are doing.
Larry
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"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
zstripe I was wondering how You were able to take that video without wacking Your head on the passing bridge beams?......LOL.
I've been riding in open "Dutch doors" for a long time now, Frank.
When somebody yells "DUCK!" don't stick your head out farther to get a better view
Years ago there was certainly a more casual attitude toward the "daisy-pickers" hanging around railroad property. Due to so many unfortunate incidents, the trend now is a much more strict policy on behavior at railroad events weather on-board or visiting the property.
Cheers! Ed
maxman doctorwayne I can think of at least one Twit whose over-utilised Tweeting I could do without. Wayne
doctorwayne I can think of at least one Twit whose over-utilised Tweeting I could do without. Wayne
I can think of at least one Twit whose over-utilised Tweeting I could do without.
Wayne
gmpullmanYears ago there was certainly a more casual attitude toward the "daisy-pickers" hanging around railroad property. Due to so many unfortunate incidents, the trend now is a much more strict policy on behavior at railroad events weather on-board or visiting the property. Cheers! Ed
Ed, Several small cities that sees a lot of railfan action decided "Thar's gold in them there railfans" has turn to building rail parks and usually with the blessing of the involved railroad(s).
IMHO its a win for all involved.
doctorwayne maxman doctorwayne I can think of at least one Twit whose over-utilised Tweeting I could do without. Wayne I dunno...if you do, it's a misperception....not a jealous bone in my body. I'm not, however, an admirer of inanity. Wayne
I guess that means you wouldn't want any happy meals to use for bait.
gpharo...and create a greater community among modellers world wide.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
BRAKIEEd, Several small cities that sees a lot of railfan action decided "Thar's gold in them there railfans" has turn to building rail parks and usually with the blessing of the involved railroad(s).
I agree the parks are a safe way to enjoy train watching. I've been to a few myself although my interest in present day railroading is barely a shadow of its former self.
The rail parks are a good compromise.
Here's a popular one that has been around a while:
RR_views_0018 by Edmund, on Flickr
Here's how it used to be...
8x10_BnO145-10 by Edmund, on Flickr
Actually, it is pretty amazing that more people didn't get hurt back then.
Thank You, Ed