Prolific Forumites

[mr brightside]

You're not alone on that, LB. I've completely removed myself from Facebook as it (the platform not the content) annoys me too much.

Same here. This is why i'd like the FRA to invest in a better forum with content related features that draw people back. The forum isn't all that useful for networking, and i think it's the networking features on FB that are the pull factor. The downside of my suggestion is that the FRA may become more responsible for what is posted on here, so members will need to be more responsible with what they post. I note that there is a disclaimer on the FB page, but not here, so there is liability involved.

If i ever make it to an AGM i'll get up and put my foot in my mouth, and also ask for the creation of a category B Championship so that load can be shifted off the main champs.

[noel]

Same here. This is why i'd like the FRA to invest in a better forum with content related features that draw people back. The forum isn't all that useful for networking, and i think it's the networking features on FB that are the pull factor. The downside of my suggestion is that the FRA may become more responsible for what is posted on here, so members will need to be more responsible with what they post. I note that there is a disclaimer on the FB page, but not here, so there is liability involved.

If i ever make it to an AGM i'll get up and put my foot in my mouth, and also ask for the creation of a category B Championship so that load can be shifted off the main champs.

I think the thing driving people away from the forums is the quality of the posts! We need to try harder.

Interesting idea of a category B champs.

[bigfella]

When people refer to the "FB page" is that the Fell Running UK page or The Fell Runners Association page? Is the latter one private as I only see official looking posts there.

I find it really annoying how useful Facebook seems to be for some things as I have no intention of re-joining.

[Travs]

When people refer to the "FB page" is that the Fell Running UK page or The Fell Runners Association page? Is the latter one private as I only see official looking posts there.

I find it really annoying how useful Facebook seems to be for some things as I have no intention of re-joining.

The FB page people refer to is the Fell Runners UK page, which is not an official page, but most official type messages do generally end up on there, either by gossip or copied over there from the official page.

The Fell Runners Association page as you say is the official one, and rarely used but for official announcements.