IS THERE A PROBLEM..?????????

[dingdong]

Is there any one out there apart from Celticspikey, Dungbeetle,and Dingdong ?
I/WE..have noticed a distinct lack of input onto the forum in the last few days.
Can anyone PLEASE give an explanation...as the forum is now very similar to the Mary Celeste !!
Has everyone now decided that all contributions are made through Facebook?
Surely somebody must have some answers... PLEASE..and thanks for reading..👍

[simond]

Hi Dingdong may I present an ancient doorknob and a bent bit if wire that for some reason I can't throw away fearing that it may have some important historical interest! Sorry it's all I've got but I know what you mean  😂😂😂

[GJH]

I for one am not getting out as often as I would like, so no finds to show or ask for advice.
Geoff

[The Doc]

I check every day, but nothing to comment upon sorry 

[colwynbay caravans]

i have been out for a few hrs every night on different permissions with nothing to show apart from the odd worming tube and crusty penny  hammerds and good milled silvers seem not to exist on my permissions at the min,
 

[simond]

Also with the nights drawing in and work inconveniently getting in the way! So I'm stuck to weekend's, that's if I'm allowed out to play! 😞

[dingdong]

Many thanks guys,its appreciated,after all it's not everyone's cup-tea to go on to face book...and it would be a cardinal sin if we loose this media as a vehicle to promote this wonderful metal detecting hobby of ours....it may be interesting to learn just how many members got to know about the DW forum either through this way or the Facebook method....just curious !!...👍

[handyman [Alan}]

Even the facebook site is quiet!

[dingdong]

Many thanks for the information Alan...I was getting quite concerned !! ...good hunting..👍

[celticspikey]

Hi guys, it's been quiet before on DW and to be fair another site I use is also quiet, not sure about Faceache I don't do it nor do I want too, although I feel eventually I may succombe...untill then Stuff it...
I will try and pop some posts off finds soon, my fields are still in stubble and I hate searching it unless after Xmas and the frosts and weather has hepled to rot it down so need a turn of plough or cultivated.

Untill then if your finding rubbish post it lol....Spikey 

[colwynbay caravans]

its funny but i go on face book a good few times a day with work but never associated it with one of my hobbies and always check on here whats going on may be a good idea to arrange a few more DW rally's if poss and possibly a bit of info on open rally's that may be coming up might help get the buzz back on 

  

[dingdong]

Hi Colwyn bay Caravans and Celticspikey (Paul)... apology's Colwyn Bay..don't know your first name !!
Yes I think it would be a great idea if there could be a rally or even a beach meet up down here in West Wales...I do understand the difficulties involved but we'll wishful thinking I suppose..
Anyway,many thanks to you all for all your comments on the topic of IS THERE A  PROBLEM....good hunting guys..👍

[Neil]

I think the issue is that a lot more people communicate via social media now rather than the 'traditional' message boards or forums. All the forums I used to be active on are shells of their former selves regardless as to whether they are detecting, football, film or antique related. They are all quiet. Also apart from work most people have shunned away from desktop computers to hand held devices and perhaps we (DW) don't help ourselves by having to resize images. It takes time where as Instagram/Facebook can take the image immediately without resizing and upload in seconds.

Personally with an ankle biter running round and work being more demanding I just don't get out to do any detecting at the moment. Hopefully that will get easier in the new year. I still have the passion for it just not the time at the moment.

On the rally front we are working on a few - more news to follow.

Keep The Faith
Neil

[hotmill]

I'm not out as much at the moment, after a shocking run of  months with very little to show I have to say the enthusiasm is at an all time low. Coupled with busy time at work and poor weather (I dont do rain) I have opted to spend more time doing DIY at home and trying to become a better guitarist.

I guess I only use the site when I've got something to show/ask, or when the NWDD are arranging weekend digs, I dont do any other social media/forums.

I check the site every day and try to comment on any finds posted.

[Val Beechey]

Missing me already 

It had to be quieter without me wittering. Don't worry Chris it does go quiet from time to time but soon picks up again.

I think a lot of the newer members are a little shy of posting what they consider is rubbish. Come one guys let's have a bit of discussion about your latest oddity. You wouldn't believe some of the ID's I've had over the few years I was detecting.