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Title: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: scarps on December 03, 2013, 08:13:13 PM
1-Great info
2-Interesting people
3-unexpected discussion threads when you least expect it:-)
Never boring!
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Hodgies on December 03, 2013, 08:21:30 PM
All of the above.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: peter01 on December 03, 2013, 08:28:05 PM
agree, but certainly the knowledge and know how available. Learnig a hell of a lot
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: donpato on December 03, 2013, 08:35:54 PM
Information x heaps.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Nay-DMAX on December 03, 2013, 08:39:23 PM
The great information.  Stories of Swaggers helping other swaggers out. General banter that goes on.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Mace on December 03, 2013, 09:07:12 PM
Nothing, I hate it here!  8)

See yous all in the morning as soon as the work PC arcs up!

 ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: thommo19 on December 03, 2013, 09:12:44 PM
Friendly
Helpful
Lots of experiences to draw from.

Jeff
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: DropBearRacing on December 03, 2013, 09:19:52 PM
Info for prospective buyers
Info for modifications
Trip reports
Tow tug mods
Friendly banter.

Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Bird on December 03, 2013, 09:20:25 PM
that its not influenced by a magazine that owns it.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Rumpig on December 03, 2013, 09:36:37 PM
The great information.  Stories of Swaggers helping other swaggers out. General banter that goes on.
X2 on above, aswell as the many meet ups / weekends that get planned for and invite anyone to attend.  8) 8)
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Hodgies on December 03, 2013, 09:52:57 PM
One more thing, LOVE the trip reports.
 It is so great that everyone shares their journeys with amazing photos.
Keep sharing
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Mace on December 03, 2013, 10:26:40 PM
Ok, had to check this out again!

that its not influenced by a magazine that owns it.

Thank The Lord, and I'm not religious!

X2 on above, aswell as the many meet ups / weekends that get planned for and invite anyone to attend.  8) 8)

You can say that again, the people we've met here face to face are great folks.

I'll expand this a little.

I count myself as a cross over member.  I joined nearly three years ago. I've seen some great members like Danbri, Darren, Newcaste Night,Cruza driva, GU Rich, deano, etc go missing. folks need to know what a great hereditary this place has, when I joined it had just over 6000 members. Now, 13000 plus.  Those members have moved on to other pastures. These members who post up now are different from who we knew as regulars two or three  years ago. These members used to post up details on every trip they did, where they went, where to camp, invaluable information. Now the forum is more about set up info, which is a change in direction. This is why some have moved on.

Yep, teabag, big jules, GG Patrol, are still here, but even Brett and Co are not seen often online, along with a fair swag of Northern members, who I have never had the occasion to meet. I miss that.

I've met some amazing new friends here, people who I would welcome into my own home at a moments notice if they were in the area, you know who you are! if you are in the areas and don't give me a PM, I will be pi55ed off! Having recently moved down South, the members we've met down here I would meet up again with at a moments notice.

The D4D's, the Losts, the speewas, the Danny G's, the fish finders, the Jeepers creepers of this forum, and others, are to be congratulated, they give this place a life beyond the screen, and they have been here for the long, or perhaps shorter run for some. Yep, they offer their opinions, but that what's life's about, meeting others who may not fit your mould. When you actually meet them what they love is family and camping.

Apologies, I've left a lot of member mentions out, but to  me, this place is invaluable.

Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Swannie on December 03, 2013, 11:14:20 PM
Great insights there Mace
swannie
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: fishfinder on December 04, 2013, 04:45:10 AM
I like the free beers after every 5 posts  :cheers:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Symon on December 04, 2013, 05:06:26 AM
I just come for the food.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Garfish on December 04, 2013, 05:37:08 AM
I just come for the food.
But it's mainly popcorn unless your reading jclures posts

But to learn, get ideas on where to camp, what mods can be done etc.   
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Moggy on December 04, 2013, 05:57:28 AM
Definitely the trip reports, (with pics). I may never get to some of the places visited but at least I get to see them from a swaggers POV

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Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Hairs on December 04, 2013, 06:04:07 AM
The willingness of MySwaggers to share, lend a hand and have a laugh at themselves.
And this was evident at the National meet, I'm sure the same spirit is at every Meet too.   ;D
 
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: StrvnMrvn on December 04, 2013, 06:14:12 AM
The ability to be yourself and offer your opinion on different subjects!
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: D4D on December 04, 2013, 06:44:21 AM
Every member I have met is only too happy to help with whatever they can, whether is it speewa drinking your beer, GGpatrol fixing my pergola, or Brett B painting my trailer (this is not a comprehensive list btw). To me that is the essence of myswag, everyone willing to help each other. Too much of life is 'all about me', it is good to come to a place where people still help each other out. You can air your differences but at the end of the day give and take crap around a campfire.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: speewa158 on December 04, 2013, 06:48:12 AM
I like the free beers after every 5 posts  :cheers:
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Wher do we get " Free Beers for Posts  ??? "   lm in  :cup: :cheers:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: bobkay on December 04, 2013, 07:37:57 AM
the exchange of information and ideas

that its not influenced by a magazine that owns it.

plus what he said and reviews etc are genuine end user views and not influenced by advertising dollars
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: flindersroses on December 04, 2013, 08:09:34 AM
As a newby to the forum and in general to camper trailer camping MYSWAG is like an outdoors GOOGLE. Great people with great help .
Oh and the emoticons... :D ;D >:( 8) ??? :-[ :-* :'( >:D :worthles: :cup: :cheers: :laugh: :angel: :police:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: AlanB on December 04, 2013, 08:17:29 AM
Motivational, inspiring, informative, great recipes, great banter, great information, etc,etc.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: WilSurf on December 04, 2013, 09:48:32 AM
The diversity of people sharing the same passion: camping.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: edz on December 04, 2013, 10:53:23 AM
I like the fact that youre all the uncles / aunties grandparents and mates that some dont have, when a bit of Advice / help and just plain old good hearted friendship  is required ... Take a bow Swaggers !!.  :cup:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: muzza01 on December 04, 2013, 11:01:31 AM
That Swaggers are always trying to help with advice and guidance no matter the subject. These things have helped me with my CT and no doubt many others. The forum is friendly and members offer plenty of encouragement.

To all Swaggers thanks and  ;D
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: sol on December 04, 2013, 11:46:50 AM
I like the fact that youre all the uncles / aunties grandparents and mates that some dont have, when a bit of Advice / help and just plain old good hearted friendship  is required ... Take a bow Swaggers !!.  :cup:
       Good answer mate. :cup:

          :cheers:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: gibbo301 on December 04, 2013, 03:12:05 PM
I like that you can have a good laugh and you can ask a question about almost anything and get
a good response.   Oh and you can buy cheap paintings and boomarangs  ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Jenko67 on December 04, 2013, 03:23:00 PM
I like that everyone generally respects other peoples opinions... There are very little if any personal attacks like I have seen on other well known forums,.... My only problem now is that i have sold my Jayco swan I have nothing to camp in so I will be reading with envy.....
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Doweymex on December 04, 2013, 04:49:47 PM
The friendliness that even I've encountered only being here for a short while has been great. Don't even have my camper yet!
But the best thing is I can be on the iPad at work and when people ask "what are doing?" All I have to answer with is "Research", and I'm not lying!!!  :angel:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Coolblue80 on December 04, 2013, 05:18:21 PM
that its not influenced by a magazine that owns it.
Ain't that the truth.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: DannyG on December 04, 2013, 05:35:02 PM
I love all the naked man cuddles I get at the myswag gatherings ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: briann532 on December 04, 2013, 06:31:58 PM
Heaps I love about myswag...........

BUT MOSTLY - that its not politically correct.........We can just be ourselves....
Good, bad, or ugly.

Group hug  :-*

Brian
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: fishfinder on December 04, 2013, 06:43:45 PM
I love all the naked man cuddles I get at the myswag gatherings ;D

shhhhh  your in the wrong CAMP forum   --  now all that read your post know your as camp as a row of tents but it is good to get it out of the closet it was getting uncomfortable
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Brett B on December 04, 2013, 06:53:35 PM
Its like an extended family  :cup:
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Hairs on December 04, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
I love all the naked man cuddles I get at the myswag gatherings ;D

Come here big fella (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/grouphugg.gif)   ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: xcvator on December 04, 2013, 08:03:27 PM
shhhhh  your in the wrong CAMP forum   --  now all that read your post know your as camp as a row of tents but it is good to get it out of the closet it was getting uncomfortable
Just so long as he doesn't bang like a dunny door  >:D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: jclures on December 04, 2013, 09:21:59 PM
Being with old friends and members, and making new friends on myswag get togethers like oud up and coming Christmas bash. :cheers:

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=32609.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=32609.0)

On another note what did I do wrong to be selected out. :-[

But it's mainly popcorn unless your reading jclures posts

But to learn, get ideas on where to camp, what mods can be done etc.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Straitened Out on December 04, 2013, 09:37:40 PM
The "characters" are what makes it for me, as well as the "one stop shop" for CT information.
Cheers
S.O.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: cruza driver on December 04, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
I count myself as a cross over member.  I joined nearly three years ago. I've seen some great members like Danbri, Darren, Newcaste Night,Cruza driva, GU Rich, deano, etc go missing. folks need to know what a great hereditary this place has, when I joined it had just over 6000 members. Now, 13000 plus.. This is why some have moved on.


Its ok Mace I'm still here and check in almost daily and have been here since the very early days. I think I was member #247.

Yes some have moved on from the early days and I think those members really helped shape the forum for what it is today. I have made some great friends and still are in contact with.

I may not post as much as I use to but still getaway a lot having not long returned from an Outback QLD trip starting from Melbourne-Goldy-Longreach-Winton-Jundah-Windorah-Quilpie-Nocundara-Tibooburra-Cameron Corner and home.

Plus all the other trips inbetween  8)

Cheers Cruza


Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: bobkay on December 04, 2013, 10:24:24 PM
I love all the naked man cuddles I get at the myswag gatherings ;D

Gotta start going to myswag gatherings.  Oops, did I say that out loud?
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: oldmate on December 05, 2013, 05:39:13 AM
I love all the naked man cuddles I get at the myswag gatherings ;D

Ready and waiting  ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: GU Rich on December 05, 2013, 07:01:01 PM
Mace I still pop in to mate, Like Cruza Driver I have meet some great people and there families because of this forum. Even we have shared a few campfires and then found out we know mutal friends etc.

I'm still doing plenty trips and getting away as often as ever with the most recent being SE coast of NSW.

Cheers
 
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: Black Diamond on December 05, 2013, 08:25:55 PM
Yep met some great people on here and life long friends. A lot happens behind the scenes here and not just what you read.
It's given me some good times and helped me through some hard times too....... Great forum well done Brett and Mods.

John
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: lino6 on December 05, 2013, 08:28:50 PM
Best thing is when I want to do something to my camper or DMax, I can steel the "how to" from KingBilly!

Met some great people and 1 or 2 ordinary ones  ;D
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: GeoffA on December 05, 2013, 09:25:26 PM
But it's mainly popcorn unless your reading jclures posts

On another note what did I do wrong to be selected out. :-[

I don't see any cause for concern there, John. The way I read it, Ross is making a positive comment about your contributions to the cooking section.
Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: lindamc on December 05, 2013, 10:29:13 PM
First up i liked the info not only that i found but also from asking questions. Then i discovered trip reports and i love reading them. Then I was blown away by the generosity of some very wonderful members and that just nailed it. I was never leaving. Now i love the banter that goes on.  I do feel my swag is like a huge family. Seems like all the top people have congregated here!

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Title: Re: What do you like about the Myswag forum?
Post by: #jonesy on December 06, 2013, 01:56:49 AM
Apart for everything already said I like the fact that I can post a question and 10 minutes there are several answers.
Also something to read in the wee hours when I just knocked off and can't sleep