02-06-17, 09:30 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Eastern Oklahoma
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I wish I had some wisdom to impart, but I'm afraid I'm just one of those folks who comes and goes. I've been visiting VF as a lurker for many years but didn't join until a particular thread punched my button and I don't often post. My situation has been that I haven't been a contributor for a long time. I wish it were otherwise.
I don't jump on a lot of bandwagons, but I have learned a great deal and have been introduced to some not-so-mainstream instructors on VF. I'm grateful for all the knowledge that has been shared over the years and I hope VF continues to be a source of information and camaraderie among home exercisers. I'm still interested in hearing opinions, even (perhaps even especially!) about "old" DVDs. We've learned a lot in the last few years and I like to hear input about how older videos hold up. In fact, I have been thinking about posting a question about that very thing. Off I go! ------- YADeb |
02-07-17, 09:31 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY
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I come to VF on a daily basis but don't post much. I like the VF community and read posts that I find interesting. I've never had the energy for a checkin. I go to the gym now that I am retired and have time for it, but I still have numerous yoga videos that I do at home.
I frankly found the bandwagons to be draining--especially the Cathe bandwagons. I generally didn't read or contribute to bandwagon threads for any instructor unless I was interested in those workouts. There seem to be a lot fewer bandwagon threads due to the decline of new workouts being produced on DVD, especially new workout *systems*. Lots of people don't have the capability to stream or download videos; if that should change, there might well be more bandwagon threads. It is very clear that streaming and downloadable workouts are the new normal. From the point of the view of the instructors, I certainly understand that; it's a lot cheaper for them to produce these workouts, which means they can come out with more workouts quickly. All online communities ebb, flow, and change over the years. Overall, this is a really nice community. The level of controversy and rancor here is FAR FAR lower than most online communities I've seen or been part of. I've enjoyed being part of VF since 2001 and I plan to be part of it as long as it's around. Big thanks to Wendy and the moderators for keeping VF the pleasant place I find it to be.
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02-07-17, 09:36 AM | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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02-07-17, 11:57 AM | |
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I returning to VF after a two or three year absence since my schedule has changed and I need to supplement live classes with some home workouts. I really didn't notice that there are fewer workout dvds being made, but everything looks new since I've been away. I think there's a lot more streaming videos available, which is fine since a lot of people now have smart tvs.
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02-07-17, 12:33 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Northern California
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This is what it is for me! I love VF to find out about new workouts. I love VF and find inspiration and encouragement here. It has helped me get back on that horse year after year.
I love VF because of the off-topic threads! How else do I find greaf recommendations for shampoos? The health and beauty thread is my go-to! I love the reading thread and the great book recommendations! Often my answer to a question is: I'll see what the girls have to say and ask on VF. It's a lot more than just a workout community to me. It a much bigger community than that which is what has kept me here so long. How else would I know the best tool to use to transfer videos to DVDs? How else would this Cali girl make a new Secret Santa friend in Virginia? I love you guys, even though I don't post often (it's hard to type on my tablet and the wi-fi at work rarely works) I drop in quite often. |
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