[AT] [External] Re: Changing times (was Allis Chalmers 6140)

Fri Dec 16 12:07:20 PST 2022

 The other thing that I've noticed about Facebook groups is an always present faction of aholes. Not that folks haven't gotten sideways here on occasion over the years, but nearly every question posed to a Facebook group has someone that tells the person asking the question how dumb they are. If that doesn't happen, there will be an argument between two responders over who knows more. It's a bit exhausting but if you can sift through that crap, there are some interesting topics and pictures.

    On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 02:33:58 PM EST, Gunnells, Brad R <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu> wrote:  

I think you’re right that with the different options email is probably the least popular with today’s crowd.

I belong to other groups that are web forum based and Facebook. If I had to rate them I’d start with this email forum, then web based, with Facebook coming in last. Not that Facebook doesn’t have good and knowledgeable posters, but there are far more that I wouldn’t take advice from there. Quantity doesn’t always equate to quality.

So as long as Spencer continues to keep this place up and running, I look forward to each and every post that comes in here. Although the list is much quieter now than it used to be.

Brad

From:AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> on behalf of Aaron Dickinson <a_dickinson at att.net>
Date: Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:58 PM
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Subject: [External] Re: [AT] Changing times (was Allis Chalmers 6140)

Sadly I think it is a changing of the guards. I joined these lists (Ford-Ferguson, Farmall, Antique Tractor) 23 years ago when email, instant messenger, and a few forums were the only real internet communications.  But today with all of the social media, you tube, and a lot more websites, message groups appear to have fallen off. I also know our local antique tractor club has had trouble getting new blood, don’t know if it is a matter of lack of interest in the tractors, or lack of interest in meeting people face to face. Our area shows are still well attended by all ages.

Aaron Dickinson

Mason, Michigan

From: Mike M
Sent: ‎Friday‎, ‎December‎ ‎16‎, ‎2022 ‎11‎:‎57‎ ‎AM
To: Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group

Thanks for the replies everyone. Is this list just this sparse, or am I
missing posts? It's been very quiet lately, about the last 4 months.

Regards,
Mike M

On 12/15/2022 7:21 PM, John Hall wrote:
> I'm finding there are VERY specific Facebook groups for many machines, 
> you may want to check there.
>
> John Hall
>
>
> On 12/15/2022 6:52 PM, Mike M wrote:
>> Hi Guys, I'm not sure if this list is still working, but here goes. 
>> I'm going to be looking at a 1984 Allis Chalmers 6141 to use as my 
>> main brush cutting tractor. Do any of you have experience, first or 
>> second hand regarding this tractor? I'll be looking at it tomorrow.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike M
>>
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