Facebook page for the NFBC

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:34 am

Hey Greg,

I am a pretty regular facebook visitor and think it would be great if the NFBC got themselves a page on facebook for members to meet, friend one another, etc. I know that it would be interesting to put some faces with the names. I realize that many in this community might not be big facebook users, but it is an avenue to another demographic for the NFBC.

I was going to start a group myself, but then realized that with the new corporate partnership, better to run it past you guys. Would like to know what you guys think of the idea, and if you say OK - would be happy to be the guy to get it started on facebook.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:43 am

Great idea Chest loves him some facebook. Friends with Andy Nolan (who gives me a hard time about my facebook passion), Shawn, Crazy... look me up.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:47 pm

I don't want to speak for Greg, but I think this is a great idea for both the NFBC and NFFC. Does anyone here know how to start a group like that? I'm on Facebook but I have no idea how to do that. If someone knows and Greg gives the OK I think this is definitely something that should be done.

Hard Heads · Post by **Hard Heads** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:07 pm

I agree. My friend from Vegas was giving me the low down on Facebook the other day and it sounds pretty cool. Would give me a better reason to create an account if all our NFFC and NFBC brethren were apart of it as well.

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:53 pm

Unfortunately, the way facebook is set up- anyone can can create a group page and they can do it without permission. It is a very easy process.

1-Go to Groups

2- Create new group

3-Follow instructions ( bunch of drop down boxes and inserts)

4- Customize

5- Send out invites

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:55 pm

yeah, I just searched NFBC and it is the initials for a church

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:57 pm

Originally posted by Bobby J:

yeah, I just searched NFBC and it is the initials for a church Thats because there has not been one created yet for this NFBC.

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:03 pm

I just created one and then deleted because it is not my place-just testing its ease. Even had the web page listed and emails

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:05 pm

Originally posted by Ryan Carey:

Hey Greg,

I am a pretty regular facebook visitor and think it would be great if the NFBC got themselves a page on facebook for members to meet, friend one another, etc. I know that it would be interesting to put some faces with the names. I realize that many in this community might not be big facebook users, but it is an avenue to another demographic for the NFBC.

I was going to start a group myself, but then realized that with the new corporate partnership, better to run it past you guys. Would like to know what you guys think of the idea, and if you say OK - would be happy to be the guy to get it started on facebook. Ryan created one already- he is the only member at the present however

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:08 pm

Dub is correct - it is very easy to get started - all that would be required to keep it going would be a couple of people named as administrators to monitor the content and make sure it was up to your guys standards - I am sure that with the many lively characters here - more than a couple would agree to help maintain it. I actually had a test page up for a minute - but deleted it- so it is easy enough to get started. You could start one Tom, and then send invites to all from your email lists. Once people join, you as the creator of the group will be able to give certain people administrative authority and/or name officers.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:30 am

Originally posted by Ryan Carey:

Dub is correct - it is very easy to get started - all that would be required to keep it going would be a couple of people named as administrators to monitor the content and make sure it was up to your guys standards - I am sure that with the many lively characters here - more than a couple would agree to help maintain it. I actually had a test page up for a minute - but deleted it- so it is easy enough to get started. You could start one Tom, and then send invites to all from your email lists. Once people join, you as the creator of the group will be able to give certain people administrative authority and/or name officers. I am too old for Facebook, but Tom is younger and is hip to this crowd.

He said he would try to lead this charge and get a site going on Facebook for the NFBC. Next thing you know, he will be Twittering!!

Good idea Ryan and Tom can update this thread next. Thanks all for the good idea and spread the word because the NFBC is ready to grow in 2009.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:42 am

I have no clue how to "do" facebook, but fortunately I have in-home technical support (14 year old and 12 year old). I would be part of the group. I already have the picture I would put up...me at the beach...flip-flops, sunburn, speedo...classic...

Lunatic · Post by **Lunatic** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:47 am

I am also not that savvy to play with Facebook....

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:52 am

OK, the NFBC group has been created on Facebook. Click on the link below and join the group.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62372345357

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:49 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

OK, the NFBC group has been created on Facebook. Click on the link below and join the group.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62372345357 24 members and growing by the minute!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:50 am

Start inviting your friends and make it a Facebook party.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:32 am

tom - maybe you can get jessica alba to be the NFBC's friend!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:35 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

tom - maybe you can get jessica alba to be the NFBC's friend!

That'd be nice. The most famous person on my friend's list is Andrew Bogut. Not quite the same.

No offense, Andrew.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:26 am

Is Greg boycotting this? Even Rex joined !!!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:32 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Is Greg boycotting this? Even Rex joined !!! Rex is more hip than me!!

I'm not boycotting, I'm just trying NOT to learn anything about Facebook or MySpace. I need less friends, not more friends!!

If Tom actually thinks Jessica Alba could join our Facebook page, I know he will do a good job running this. I'll stick to answering phone calls and e-mails and let him handle the dirty photos on this social networking site.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:58 am

There's nothing dirty about a Jessica Alba photo.

It's beautiful.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:50 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

There's nothing dirty about a Jessica Alba photo.

It's beautiful. Thanks for showing me the site and the 40 owners who have signed up there since this morning. NONE of them look like Jessica Alba.

Not even close. Call me back into that site when there's a little more to look at. Until then, I've got another phone call to make.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:10 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

I need less friends, not more friends!!:slappedwithfish:

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:28 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

I need less friends, not more friends!!:slappedwithfish: [/QUOTE]This reminded me of a classic line from the past.

Picture this...

I'm working as a CNC machinist in a smallish company circa 1995. This guy who looks like a worn out rock and roll concert goer from the late 70's early 80's metal/rock genre (classic longish black hair, pale, skinny, possible drinker plus*) maybe 45 years old at the time.

A popular radio commercial comes on (still does today) selling diamonds and jewelry with the end of the commercial and company slogan...

"Now YOU have a friend in the diamond business."

...and with nobody but me in the room (and not talking to me, but rather, muttering to himself)...says with an Eeyore like sour tone...

"Just what I need...more friends."

~Lance

[ January 26, 2009, 09:31 PM: Message edited by: sportsbettingman ]

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:32 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

A popular radio commercial comes on (still does today) selling diamonds and jewelry with the end of the commercial and company slogan...

"Now YOU have a friend in the diamond business."

Lance, is THE SHANE COMPANY still in business?!?!?

Man, talk about bad memories of living in the Bay Area!!

Next stop, Artichoke Joe's...