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Subject:Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
From:Ralph Meyermann
Date:Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:46:03 -0500

Another good reason, the list has better etiquette than fb.

On Tue, Jul 21, 2020, 7:32 PM Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I enjoy both, usually fb for quick reference but the list for more
> detailed information.
>
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2020, 7:27 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I so totally love the Vanagon List.  Back 15 years ago or so I discovered
>> it.  Made all the difference in trying to decide what to do with my ancient
>> car.  So many words of wisdom.  Definitely kept me in the game, with gusto!
>>
>> So...now there is that new-fangled thing....Facebook.
>> Specifically...Vanagon Owners Group.
>> I recommend that you give it a try.  Easy to open a Facebook account.
>> You don't even have to supply many details, nor pictures, etc.
>> This Facebook Vanagon Owners Group thing is kind of in a transforming
>> mode.  Sure...all the usual stuff like replacing fuel injection hoses with
>> a new van.  But as time goes on, the folks there are starting to deal with
>> the nitty-gritty.  And lots of innovative ideas.  Also...plenty of stuff
>> for your daily Vanagon Fix.  My hope is that you would give it a try at
>> least.
>> When I first joined, there were 9,500 members.  Now, there are above
>> 12,500 members.
>> I think it is a good thing.  BenT is one of the administrators (to add
>> some credibility).
>> Rich
>> San Diego
>>
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