Re: AACA Website

Posted by BH On 2009/7/20 10:29:49

My introduction to the AACA was, essentially, concurrent with my first visit to Fall Hershey, way back in 1978. That event - as well as may other facets of the hobby - certainly helped fuel my interest in old cars. However, as I learned more about the AACA over the years, the less interested I became in joining that club.

Meanwhile, about ten years ago, I discovered the AACA's online forum and thought I'd give things a second look. However, that site has become too restrictive - really not much different than PAC's forum, which I stopped using a decade ago (after only a matter of weeks).

With too much change for the sake of change and too many self-serving rules, it is no surprise to me that the old Packard DF has become such a "snooze fest". I very rarely post there anymore. In time, I expect that site will be used only by AACA members.

The problems there likely go beyond the webmaster and club prez, but point to a greater, longstanding, mindset. Alas, the "old guard" will never truly understand "the graying of the hobby".

PackardInfo has been a much needed breath of fresh air in the hobby.