The VOG on Facebook has one thing that I love: optimism. You get a lot of
new owners who are just learning their way around their vans and aren't
jaded yet. :)

People are supportive when another member learns where the brake master
cylinder is, or how to fill the washer fluid. They don't get skewered like
they do on Samba. Also, lots of good pictures.

However, to echo a point made earlier, too many people try to be funny or
bring attention to themselves, and when bad information is given then
questioned by more knowledgeable members, arguments break out and the whole
thing descends into madness.

I prefer the post-grad technical vibe of the Samba, the supportive and
personal camaraderie of the Vanagon List, and the enthusiasm of the VOG. So
I follow all three.

I love the Trip Reports on Samba. They inspire and motivate me to keep my
van on the road.

(Disclosure: I moderate the Denver Vanagons group on Facebook. We use it
mainly to swap parts and plan meetups. It's a great group of folks
that continues to grow.)

Cheers,
Joe T.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:12 PM Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I’ve been on the list for a long long time. I rarely post. I’m mostly a
> learning lurker who talks too much and tries to stay out of the way. I’ve
> been restoring vans as a hobby and getting travelers back on the road
> (Rescue Squad,) for years. I am @southwestyvans on Instagram. I could go on
> and on. I’ve been doing VW projects since the 70s. I’m in it for the
> community. It’s been a great ride, but let me say what some of you are
> thinking, Vanagon Owners on FB is informative and fun, but there is no
> Dennis Haynes, or several other valuable resources, on there, so how good
> could it be? Not good enough. Keep the Gerry!--
> *Miguel*
>
> *The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
> you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
> *- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*
>