Good theory and I understand where you're coming from, but the tight-knit UK DIS community pre-dates Facebook by almost a decade. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that Facebook has killed the UK Community board to some extent and I'm pretty sure the Comm mods would agree with me. It's just how it is.
The meets, admittedly, have been responsible for some of my closest friendships, but I'd still stick my neck out and claim that the friendly nature of the boards is the reason for the meets and ensuing relationships, rather than the other way around.
Spot on Deb, I remember the good old days of the UK Community board way before Facebook and it was alive with active posts and posters, and moved so fast there were days when even 3 mods struggled to keep on top. Im not sure those days will ever return but Mandy and I live in hope, even though we both agree that there is a place for both.
So come on guys/gals pop over and have some fun with us as well, I promise you, you wont get shouted at or flamed
Totally agree, the uk comm hardly moves these days, you see old faces back posting when its someones birthday who hardly comes on the boards anyway, and then thats it!!
I have been on the boards for over 13 years now and miss all the vibrant activity that used to go on! come on guys ditch facebook and post on the boards