Facebook Page Link

An EXCELLENT IDEA.

Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/ogaugerr

I'll place it somewhere on the forum where it is more visible to everyone.

DONE! Our Facebook link now appears on every page up at the top.

Thanks for this suggestion Marty. Sometimes I can't see the forest for the trees.

I should have done this a long time ago.

Thanks Rich.  Don't forget your Web Page too!

Thanks Marty for the suggestion! We've been quietly building the page since September. I think we're about ready to do some bigger things there. If you're not following OGR on Facebook you should be! I promise we don't bite.

Ok, let me be a nitpicker, the  facebook icons now dominate the top of the forum  It draws the viewers eyes to them and way from the OGR banner

Thanks, I have not seen the Facebook page before.  Now I like it.

Dumb question, but I know nothing about Facebook. Can one sign up for Facebook and keep their information private (or at least somewhat private)? Call me old fashioned, but I don't want the entire world knowing all of my personal information.

There are several train related Facebook pages (OGR would be another) that I would like to view from time to time, but have been reluctant to sign up because of the shared information.

rtr12,

Any on-line presence that requires you to submit personal data always risks the exposure of that data.  Even if they now promise not to release it, the data holder can later change its policy and their goes your privacy.  Plus, unless they have real deep pockets, there is always the chance the site will be hacked and your info stolen.

If privacy is paramount to you, use as few on-line sites as possible while still enjoying life.

Chuck

I don't think it's a nit, but maybe that's because I agree with you!   It almost looks like the OGR forum is a sub-forum of Facebook.

Unless it is expressly forbidden to modify the FB graphic, I'm sure Rich could reduce the size of the FB squares(we all know he has plenty of practice re-sizing avatars!).  I'd guess around 60% should bring them more in line with the OGR Forum Banner.

Looks like 50% was maybe better.

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Dumb question, but I know nothing about Facebook. Can one sign up for Facebook and keep their information private (or at least somewhat private)? Call me old fashioned, but I don't want the entire world knowing all of my personal information.

IMHO, facebook is very invasive, but I still use it.

It is my understanding that facebook sends cookies that will track where you go on the internet. I use a separate browser just for Facebook, and have it set to clear its cache on exit.

My Facebook profile has a minimal amount of personal data, including a fictitious birthdate.
I expect there will be people calling me paranoid, but identity theft is real, as are unwanted ads based on my internet  profile. No need to make it easy.

Hi Todd,

Yes a majority of the content comes from the forum. In the case of photos we give credit to members for their photos using their forum names.

Yes, I'm afraid we have to take these chances now days. There is some risk to all online activity and I guess the same would apply to using your credit card too, whether online or at a store.  I just don't want to broadcast all my personal details to the entire world.  I know someone could get my personal info if they really wanted it, probably even if I didn't have internet service. But if someone gets it I want them to have to work for it!

Invasive indeed! Your info is what I was looking for, I may try it as you have done. Trains are the main reason I want to get on Facebook. I don't want a Facebook page of my own, just want to look around at others pages. Lionel and MTH are two of them, now OGR. 

I have tried several Facebook train sites and you can only see a partial amount of stuff without the you need to register to do that screen popping up. I don't want to join to post my daily activities or whatever everyone else puts up there. Don't have anything to hide, just don't want to broadcast all my personal info like some people do. I'm kind of a private person I guess, posting pictures of my kids or grandkids really makes me nervous. Just don't think that's a good idea these days with so many nut cases out there.

I think many websites now days use those same cookies, I have some kind of dangerous cookie blocker or something, but really don't know how much good it really does. I will try it like you have, thanks for the info!

There is no such thing as "privacy" or "private information" ANYWHERE on the Internet.  People really need to understand that.  If someone wants to learn more about you--just about anything about you--they can do it.  Social media like Facebook just makes it a bit easier to get a start.

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There is no such thing as "privacy" or "private information" ANYWHERE on the Internet.  People really need to understand that.  If someone wants to learn more about you--just about anything about you--they can do it.  Social media like Facebook just makes it a bit easier to get a start.

True. But the bad guys always go for low hanging fruit, the folks who make themselves easy prey. That is, unless you give them a reason to target you.

I have stopped using Google as a search provider because they also collect a lot of data and track users. There are other alternatives.