Message Board, Facebook, etc.

[Ken Jones]

Given that we have the message board is there any reason we should add a PFIC Facebook or Instagram page? Pros - Cons?

 

[EgoNonBaptizo]

Instagram:
Pros:
1. Use of "hashtags" that can attract the attention of more anglers
2. Greater accessibility to younger audiences
3. Ease of posting images and video
4. Members able to contact each other through the app
5. Polls can be held using the "stories" function
6. "Like" system
7. Option for privacy
Cons:
1. Spamming of irrelevant content by "bots"
2. General immaturity of individuals online
3. Overexposure
4. Anonymity
5. Demand for new content
6. Difficulty of moderation

Facebook:
Pros:
1. Greater accessibility to audiences of all ages
2. "Like" system
3. Polling is made easy
4. Events can be easily planned
5. Members able to contact each other
6. Exclusivity - allows better regulation of member activity and content relevance
Cons:
1. Lack of use by younger audiences
2. General immaturity of individuals online
3. Overexposure
4. Exclusivity - new members put off by existence of exclusive group and group atmosphere
5. Difficulty of moderation

The greater number of pros does not necessarily mean that they outweigh the cons.

Personally I would like to see an Instagram account managed by staff members. Member participation would be facilitated by the "tagging" feature on the posts of individual members, so that the account manager could repost angler reports at their own discretion. Additionally, many anglers in Southern California rely more on Instagram and Facebook. By having an Instagram or Facebook page, PFIC could gain more interest in this area of the state.

 

[Ken Jones]

Good pros and cons. Thanks.

PS., I know some pier bait shops have their own Facebook and/or Instagram pages. Perhaps we should put a link to them?

 

[EgoNonBaptizo]

Good pros and cons. Thanks.

PS., I know some pier bait shops have their own Facebook and/or Instagram pages. Perhaps we should put a link to them?

That would be a great idea.

 

[Sin Coast]

There seems to be more participation in Facebook fishing groups than online fishing forums lately. It probably depends on what the goal is. If the goal is to share info with a larger audience, then Yes.

Excellent breakdown by EgoNonBaptizo btw!

 

[DSRTEGL]

Well presented!

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[Ken Jones]

I wonder if the age of our users makes a difference as far as how people would vote?

 

[EgoNonBaptizo]

I wonder if the age of our users makes a difference as far as how people would vote?

Younger members (and lurkers) would likely favor having a greater social media presence, myself included.

Not entirely sure on older members/members with longer tenures on the site itself.

 

[Ken Jones]

Here's an example of a link — to the Instagram page for the "Let's Go Fishing" bait shop on the Huntington Beach Pier. The problem is the lack of any context or information about the catch.

https://www.instagram.com/pierfishinghb/?hl=en