Off-Road Ranger I
The kinder gardener in me giggled at the thread title..........exploding movement.......
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This movement is exploding!!
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Advocate II
Pathfinder I
3341 chiming in, and I can sincerely say that this group is the best of what an online community can be. That's not to say that it can't go down those troubled roads of elitism, like so many other groups, but up til now and hopefully way into the future it will continue to be a wide range of experiences shared freely and without worry of whether you fit into the mold. Great idea that has spawned a great diversity. I love it, and am spreading the seeds of overlanding wherever I travel. In fact next year plan on traveling to Argentina and will be looking for those offgrid destinations to fly the Overland Bound Base Camp flag!
Member III
With Expansion also comes concerns! It will become increasing difficult to keep this "tight knit feel" and to insure that people abide by the core values. Looking forward to people assuming leadership and having local chapter to insure this small family feel continues!
The more the merrier!
The more the merrier!
Advocate II
I was thinking the same thing, might be a good time to start discussing local chapters...
OB#3799
Advocate II
Up to 4811 now.
Im not sure about the way the member numbers work though, cause yesterday I think it was, I saw that the latest member to join was 0550?
Im not sure about the way the member numbers work though, cause yesterday I think it was, I saw that the latest member to join was 0550?
Advocate II
Nice! Member numbers are given out sequentially but some don't join the forums right away.
OB#3799
Advocate II
You're right, and I'm pretty sure that's why regions were just rolled out. Easier to get connected with people close to you.
OB#3799
Benefactor
You are exactly right! Each region is lead by a regional ambassador who is a staff member in these forums, and can speak with the voice of Overland Bound. It's an ongoing process, but we are meeting moment to moment daily, communicating about OLB concerns and member related interactions. The regional ambassadors either directly manage, or work closely with a FB administrator to directly manage the FB groups.
Pathfinder I
I won't throw any stones but I have been/am affiliated with a couple of other Overlanding forums/discussion/groups and this one is different. From the serialized medallion that gives everyone a way to feel a part of things to the meet-n-greets I have done with members of this group. They are friendly, non-competitive and respectful. This is not always the case at others and one of the major reasons I have, and will, continue to support OB. Yes, that is large part due to the time and respect that @Michael and @Corrie provide to all the members! That medallion is on my truck and a proud symbol to anyone that has a question. comment or just a wave knows we have OB in common!!
Advocate II
What is FB?
Member III
This is blowing up due to the community. I was starting to get interested in offroading and reached out to my friend @ElDusto about overlanding and he told me about this site. I did some reading and lurking, bought a rig and joined. Just seeing people interact here and the awesomeness that is overlanding had me hooked.
I think that it might stand for FaceBook. I can't be certain though.
Advocate II
What is Facebook?
Traveler II
Face ballz, killed mine 4 yrs ago
It probably does stand for Facebook. I used to have a Facebook account too but I also closed down my account about eight years ago based on online privacy concerns. Facebook like Google-based products such as Gmail and Chrome might be free but they all come with a price, your online privacy. Not sure how I am going to interact with my local Facebook regional group if they only exist on that social media platform.
I will have to look into it a bit further. I would prefer to not have to create a new account but I may have no choice as I want to be a part of the community and contribute. Facebook now have new features like on-the-fly Facebook Live, which is what Corrie and Michael have used quite successfully whilst on the road. They have also grown to now have 1.86 billion users so a large percentage of the world do not see the lack of online privacy as an issue. Some recent legislative changes here in the U.S now means that online privacy does not exist anymore or at least, it does not have to officially exist anymore. Perhaps, I need to join the 21st century and accept the price of inclusivity. Join Instagram and the rest of the popular social media platforms too perhaps.
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Traveler II
There was a press release 4 yrs ago that faceballz was doing phsychological tests on users to see if they could manipulate the mood of their posts by showing them negative posts and stories. This without real consent, just loopholes in the user agreement. Not to mention mark zuckerberg is a creep.
Pathfinder I
Another WTF for FB here too...no thanks - past, present or ever....
