FGI?

Bangoman

I clicked on for the first time in months. That site seems dead now? Is it me or am I missing something? The posts seem dated?

FauxAmish

Bangoman I clicked on for the first time in months. That site seems dead now? Is it me or am I missing something? The posts seem dated?

Just wondering ... Did you just enter into the normal link, or did you go to the category "Recent posts"?

There is quite a difference. Recent posts prevents the bringing up of threads from years ago.

A flaw IMO, but again one of the aspects of new ownership who care little for the original website.

Leeches sucking ... Caring nothing.

darpar

I'd say it has a slightly higher pulse rate than here,but not by much. 🙂
Things/traffic on the "muni" type golf forums just ain't like they used to be!

Sparky

I know when I first got into GEA/FGI, there was a lot on clubmaking, along with tons of great info and new products from the guy at Accuflex, the guy at SMT, the guy at Lowpro, and some clown from Bang. 🙂 There were several SoCal gatherings where we'd meet and show off our new toys. It was a great find for a golfer who'd just moved to Cali to meet golfers and have something to discuss.

There is very little new or interesting these days. Yet here I still am, every day.

potbunker

Now it has become too openly political for me.

PIGDivot

potbunker Now it has become too openly political for me.

Here or FGI?

Honestly, how do you avoid politics and religion in your life or discussions? I guess it's just like my little brother. He won't engage in any conversation that doesn't revolve around a round of golf or a golf course.

It's because so many people are disengaging in politics and religion that we are in the sorry state we are in IMHO. We're left with clowns and scoundrels in office to run our government, and then we wonder why there is so much bribery, corruption, theft, and murder. All the good men left the building a long time ago, because the only people weighing in want all the bad stuff and bad people.

Even 8 years ago I could not have imagined Donald Trump being a viable candidate for POTUS. Because because so many good people avoid politics and religion this is what we are left with - anger and hatred all the way around.

potbunker

PIGDivot

Overly political at FGI.
I follow politics very actively but no longer on a golf forum.
I also am wearing out my mute button and now choosing to follow politics almost exclusively through the print media, not radio or TV.

Bangoman

The funny part is IMO there has never been so much innovation in club design by the Majors and yet I constantly read (anywhere on any golf site) how the limits have been reached insomuch as club design. The next stop will be material. The only problem: Is there really anything better than Titanium? I spoke to a Ph.D who is a recognized expert in composite and metals materials and we spoke for quite awhile on this subject. He was telling me of a new process here in the USA that sounded interesting concerning tooling using a process where casting Titanium could cost the same or just sightly higher than forging. That got my attention. I would love to make some product where I could actually say........"Made in the USA.........Finally".

mcavoy

Bangoman
Lol. Wut? Stay on topic

darpar

OP threadjacks his own thread! LMAO

Rickochet

"potbunker Overly political at FGI."

There is no active moderation at FGI now. You can pretty much post P&R, profanity and personal insults anywhere on the forum.

jamez

what? cast v. forged isn't religion?

Bangoman

Hey....that's my style! LOL

...and James it's not about cast vs. forged it's about $$$ casting and toolling!

Bangoman

FauxAmish

F....Just went over there I assume normal link?

Typhoon

I think the crowd at FGI was so old that the change did them all in.

Release

Typhoon

The format on this forum is similar to the new FGI, probably using the same server from Asia.
Except that this site has less features.

Release

FGI is merely a reflection of what's impacting the society.
No different than from all corners of the Nation, the World. There is a strong under current of discontent , when the frequency of discontent got higher, so will the the pressure from life.

I lose my cool from the stupid parent whom did not actively prevent her child from jumping into the gorilla confinement at the zoo. I lose my cool from the selfish automobile operators on the roadways whom should never been issued a driver's license......... Too often I had to take a deep breathe and stay in sanity. Probably got caught in the freight train of discontent , got to get off of it. Maybe a round of 18 today, hey it's Monday senior special. I need this more than a couple of weeks worth of coffee. :-)
See ya.

jrock

I think forums in general have gone through some changes since the advent of other forms of social media. But I've also read a lot recently about them making a comeback as people grow tired of the constant barrage and time suck of social networks.

I'd love to explore any ideas around features that build the next generation of online interactions around common interests (like golf). For me, it comes down to 3 things:

Ongoing discussions (vs. real time) like on here
Events that get people together (both organized and casual)
Gear trading, deals, etc. that support the hobby/interest

That's my take. I'm open to any other thoughts! 🙂

Release

jrock

"Gear trading, deals, etc. that support the hobby/interest"

If you find sponsors, never give away "free" stuff. Make it an earned privilege. I don't know what's the best method but you'll figure it out.

"Events that get people together (both organized and casual)" A great idea, but as others had found out already. the wide geographic spread we have made this impossible for most the members to participate.

I was the club chairman of a local internet USGA golf club, they used my reference to apply for the club and we had more than 300 paying members , That was just one of the club in this area. That organization transfer to another ownership, several times. I gave up the chairman seat because it too too much time to try to get these members to play together. They don't and couldn't enforce the "peer evaluation" for handicap purpose.

Most of the members will just ignore the warning of the requirement to play with other club members.

So there you go, a tough job even a paid position would be tough.

jrock

Release Thanks I remember the challenges of the "virtual golf clubs" back in the day. I'm definitely not looking to do that. 🙂

But I think it might be cool if there was a simple, easy way for folks to get together wherever they are. More like Meetup with a unifying community.

Release

jrock

Getting strangers together is a big task. Brotherhood from the forum and ..... sometimes could not overcome the hesitation.
It's easier to meet a total stranger on the 1st tee and stick with for 4 hours than meeting up with someone whom knows a piece of you but never met in the past. Out of the years I was on the FGI , only two other members I had met through golf .