What TBN use to be like

Soundguy · Feb 5, 2013

2LaneCruzer said:
I met a guy on another website, a fellow with similar interests, and we corresponded back and forth for 5 or 6 years. One day, someone made a phone call, then another, and another, and the next thing I knew Sharn Jean and I drove 600 miles to a small town in Iowa to meet the man and his wife. We were greeted with great hospitality; spent several days there, and attended Goodguys in Des Moines. The next year, they returned the favor. He passed away a couple years ago, and I can truly say that I lost my best friend. Although I was not a member of TBN 5 or 6 years ago, I certainly can relate.

i've been to a few tractor shows and met maybee 4-5 people that I had only known online.

I also bought a tractor from a internet tractor guy.. in north west texas. he saw it at auction.. got it for me.. held it.. I drove up with a buddy.. made a 4 day trip out of it. met his family.. he ia an arline pilot.. lives on a ranch.. his wife home schools his 3 kids, and his Inlaws live in a cottage on hist property.

great people... never woulda met him without the internet.

Soundguy · Feb 5, 2013

EddieWalker said:
It's always dissapointing to see how poor my penmanship is. I really need to slow down and pay attention to what each letter is supposed to look like.

Eddie

your penmanship? have you seen my typo-ship

since I got away from a real full 104 key keyboard and went to these small pads or chicklet KB.. my typing that used to be great in the 80's and 90's is now horrid..

Soundguy · Feb 5, 2013

Robert_in_NY said:
Yeah, I miss his posts Frank F-15 was another fellow who I got to know on here and lived about 30 minutes away. He passed away a couple years ago as well. Met with him and a few others on a few occasions for breakfast. Heck, I still have the Tractor Shop magazine with a freshly painted Florida Ford on its cover that belongs to a fellow TBN member :laughing:

that 5000 has a rops now.. and is JUST about ready for a clutch. I might get thru this mowing season.. maybee not.

man.. that's going to be a PITA to split..

Carl_NH · Feb 5, 2013

Hello Robert,

I too remember what "it used to be like" when you could check in once a day and read all the new posts of the 600-700 members in 10-15 minutes, helping each other and sharing experiences.

This thread has been interesting to read the responses and some of the replies brings back the "old times". It seems to boil down to values, perception and how we "elect" interact with people.

We all have a digital idenity now, and in my opinion one should treat this just as you would the guy/gal across the counter, at the restuarant, or sitting next to on a plane that you encounter in your day to day life travels.

Thanks for the memories,

Carl

madmax12 · Feb 5, 2013

If the spirit of respect is lacking in threads you don't participate in... You adding thoughtful posts might help to bring that spirit of respect back...even if only very slowly.

All it takes for evil to succeed, is for enough good men to do nothing.

murphy1244 · Feb 5, 2013

madmax12 said:
If the spirit of respect is lacking in threads you don't participate in... You adding thoughtful posts might help to bring that spirit of respect back...even if only very slowly.

All it takes for evil to succeed, is for enough good men to do nothing.

Here Here

Soundguy · Feb 5, 2013

madmax12 said:
All it takes for evil to succeed, is for enough good men to do nothing.

almost worked in ww2

DABSGT · Feb 5, 2013

I am fairly new to TBN but over the year I must admit most posts are helpful, some can be a bit controversial but the sharing of ideas is always good. If I need tractor info or help for the most part I don't even have to ask seems like I find a post that has the answer. I sit and laugh reading many posts and share with my wife. Well I find my self in some of the political forms and hold back, my wife told me long ago that I shouldn't talk politics or religion because I'm thick headed and only get people mad at me. All considered I enjoy TBN and thank most for the information, sharing of your knowledge and humor.
As a side note I do think cabin fever has set in with some of us.

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/pine · Feb 5, 2013

[to stay on topic]...
The world is in constant change...it's called and can be related to evolution, from a single string* to the entire universe...

If it were not for off topic (tractor) discussions the user base would become stale to those that have already resolved their problems/issues...

I admire the owner/administrators of TBN that recognize this and their insight to realize that a main subject is paramount for growth...it must also "grow" with the times...

just ask yourself...how long would you hang around or how many posts would you reply to if the discussions were only about tractors and the issues that arise their use?

Tractor owners are no different than anyone else...they are just as interested in whatever effects our lives...and to maintain a user base it is essential to grow with the times...

TBN still remains one of best sources of tractor user information world wide...there are no demands or covenants that dictate that anyone has to read or respond to off topic discussions they are not interested in...

I wish candy bars were still .05 and gas was still .20 a gallon but if you are not willing to accept change (and evolution) you will be left in the dust...

* String theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia