Russell, Chris and others,
I think you are all misinterpreting the intention of my post, which I obviously put very badly and too flippantly, for which I sincerely apologise.
In no way am I calling for the removal of social media such as Facebook etc. from our site and I fully accept it’s the future for our Association (and yes, I have read the history of Facebook). All I’m asking for is the restoration of the “Articles” facility that existed on our old site so that articles on modifications, cruises, logs, reports on association events etc. can be filed all in one place (possibly in Pdf file format with photos diagrams drawings etc.) and accessed by anyone without the need to sign in or be registered. As I stated previously, I think the aim of the association should be to promote the merits of the Cape Cutter to a wider world. I think our Forum where we put a lot of our information at present tends to prohibit this.
If I go to the Shrimper Owner's website I can obtain all the articles mentioned above without having to sign in or be registered. OK they do not appear to have embraced any social media yet and I have to admit their site is the poorer for it compared to ours. Yes I do actually think our site is better with the social media (well done Russell) but my fear was that it was at the expense of a fundamental site facility ie the free for all to view “Articles” section and we were being expected to source the information from individual blogs and other media. Obviously I do not know what transpired between you Russell and Simon Head in setting up our new site but if the old content is lost, so be it, can we not start again and at least have the facility available?
Yes Russell, I do read a lot of blogs-I’ve read yours! Anyway, good luck with your new boat and happy sailing.
Regards
David Peck
CC94 Whistling Rufus