flip marchese Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) To my knowledge there is no online resource that is an authoritarian conglamoration of B-17 research. I could bring some great revelantions to such a group if it were formed however I have not the time nor desire to establish and monitor such an undertaking. There are many entusiasts here. If one were to take this formation on I would lend my support. There is more to the B-17 story that has yet been collected. Edited January 15, 2015 by flip marchese Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aurora Mark Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I would be interested in helping as well. The Flying Fortress was always something of interest to me. It is unfortunate that there isn't anything for RCAF aircraft of interest. Our avaiation history isn't as boring as some may think... but I digress. Again, I'd be interested in helping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Facebook might be a place for something like this. Ready made, low maintenance, easily accessible. Ken Edited January 16, 2015 by WymanV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Not even this will get me to sign-on to Facebook. Have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fred Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Slartibartfast said: "Not even this will get me to sign-on to Facebook. Have fun." To which I add: DITTOS! I have enough to do already, and of course the privacy/security issues, which abound in social media. My 2c worth... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flip marchese Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) I dont think facebook is well suited as a a factual , searchable depository or reference. its very structure fostesr a different discourse than is the intent here. Edited January 17, 2015 by flip marchese Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I belong to a couple of B-17 related Facebook groups: "Fans of the B-17" and "The B-17 Modeling Group." The modeling group is mainly just people posting their builds..occasionally some nice work, but not a lot in the way of research info. The "Fan" group tends to be a lot of the same stuff posted over and over, since new people are constantly joining. That god-awful "Mighty Eighth" video clip gets posted at least once a month by someone who just found it and can't wait to share their incredible "discovery" (and then has to be convinced that it has nothing to do with the upcoming HBO miniseries) and many of the same old myths and legends get repeated ad nauseam. Many of the "discussions" consist of an extremely basic questions written so badly as to be barely comprehensible, followed by interminable arguments among various self-proclaimed experts. There are occasionally good pictures and info posted, but the signal-to-noise ratio can be pretty low. As Flip says, the format of FB is much to ephemeral to serve as any kind of comprehensive repository of information. It's a social network, nothing more..anything more than 36 hours old is considered ancient history and long forgotten. SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Jesus...wasn't expecting some kind of Spanish Inquisition... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flip marchese Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Wyman, thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Jesus...wasn't expecting some kind of Spanish Inquisition... Sorry, I didn't mean to get testy..the Facebook B-17 Fan Group just has me a bit annoyed these days. But as has been said, FB simply isn't organized in a way that lends itself to this sort of thing. I agree it might be nice to have a "one stop shop" for B-17 reference and research..maybe then we could get people to stop painting the insides "interior green" and putting big black streaks coming out of the wing vents. B) SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's the thing there's no way something like this could get off the ground. There would be so much infighting and banning of members/posters that traffic would probably cease. There's a phenomenal info thread in the Fortress GB from a few years ago. Maybe we can get a mod to sticky it in the props section? Like the mustang wings sticky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flip marchese Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Well, my offer stands. We know who the " essentials" are to some degree and we realize that without some archive, the 4th generation of enthusiast will never get beyond the thrashing of the wheat. Whereas if the 2nd and 3rd generations can create a foundation of solid references, the effort can be expended in progress rather than sifting. Perfection might not be possible however a foundation and framework is if thoughtfully constructed and room is established for theory apart from documentation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I belong to a Facebook group about the Lancaster Bomber (well, actually it is one of many that I belong to re the Lanc) and despite the appearance of the occasional new bit of info, the "signal-to-noise ratio" as Steve N so aptly put it, is nearly unacceptable. I recommend that you follow this forum for a few days to understand what we are saying...The Lancaster Bomber. I love your idea but having it on a public forum such as Faecesbook could be a real challenge IMHO. BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flip marchese Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Facebook is not the answer. The idea is fixed repository, not a discussion forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Facebook is not the answer. The idea is fixed repository, not a discussion forum. Have you been on the Warbird Information Exchange forum? This may be the ideal place to set up a sub-forum for your idea. It's a great and knowledgeable bunch of warbird fanatics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flip marchese Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes, I ve been there. I ll visit again with this in mind. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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