Do you think social networks kill discussion boards?

[Freedom]

PT - and other forums - often slow down in summer time, as folks are outdoors more. Winters, it gets dark early, more time to be online.

I don't think social networks have caused a slow down on forums - even my FB news feed has slowed down for the summer!

And, when I see someone on FB posting about an issue, I refer them to the forum for in depth discussion, support and so on. (Mostly this is bichon stuff, lol).

[Kirsten]

I don't think social networks have caused a slow down on forums - even my FB news feed has slowed down for the summer!

Hmm, yes, you could be right. Noticed the same about my FB news feed, too. I guess people are on vacation, or doing outdoor activities.

And, when I see someone on FB posting about an issue, I refer them to the forum for in depth discussion, support and so on. (Mostly this is bichon stuff, lol).

Good idea!

[Karen]

I do think it does, and see people on Facebook that used to post here, and that we miss.

I'm not on Facebook constantly like some people, and I like the "discussion" feel of a forum better than the Facebook way, that feels much more random, and less like a real community, to me anyway!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm only on either Pet Talk or Facebook but I prefer PT over FB. I rarely post anything about myself on FB. It's still usually all about my cats. I guess I just feel more comfortable talking about my cats than about myself. Summer has always been much slower on forums but I'm still here.

[Freedom]

I I like the "discussion" feel of a forum better than the Facebook way, that feels much more random, and less like a real community, to me anyway!

ME TOO!!

I discovered the games on FB -- so I am on there much more than I should be. But communicating? Not much at all.