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Thread Number: 45031
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 467046 10/25/2023 at 16:44 (204 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 467048 , Reply# 1 10/25/2023 at 17:35 (204 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 467049 , Reply# 2 10/25/2023 at 19:10 (204 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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| Post# 467051 , Reply# 3 10/25/2023 at 22:12 (204 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
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| Post# 467054 , Reply# 4 10/25/2023 at 22:52 (204 days old) by Detroitdirtbag (Bottom of the Bag) | ||
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| Post# 467055 , Reply# 5 10/26/2023 at 01:59 (204 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
I'm Still Here! | ||
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Post# 467065 , Reply# 7 10/26/2023 at 15:32 (203 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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Post# 467074 , Reply# 8 10/26/2023 at 22:42 (203 days old) by mjhoshaw (Western PA) |
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I read every day but . . . . . . I'm far from being an expert, so I post only when I'm sure of what I'm writing. I love this site! Joel | ||
| Post# 467078 , Reply# 9 10/27/2023 at 11:10 (202 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX) | ||
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I'm a daily reader, but I don't post as much as I'd like to. My career and family keep me pretty busy but I do check here daily. | ||
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Post# 467079 , Reply# 10 10/27/2023 at 11:40 (202 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 467083 , Reply# 11 10/27/2023 at 14:00 (202 days old) by Maytag142C (Somewhere over the rainbow. ) | ||
I don’t really come here anymore because I don’t collect anymore. Once in a while I’ll check to see if there’s something I can offer advice wise, but it’s really become a toxic place. Too many people butt heads over vacuum cleaners, past events, and slander oof don’t get me started. Prior to my life’s change I used to enjoy the forums, I used to enjoy collecting, learning, and offering advice, history etc… believe it or not over the last couple of years I’ve forgotten a lot of what I once knew. I’m glad to see the site is still running and that people do come here but I do agree with some when they say that people have moved to social media platforms. I am no longer part of any of those groups either for a lot of the same reasons here. I do miss the old days of the forums being alive. From the stories, to the “online roleplay”( Helen and ida, glamourene, etc) to the wonderful historical context. This place used to be wonderful!
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| Post# 467084 , Reply# 12 10/27/2023 at 14:06 (202 days old) by Paul (USA) | ||
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This is one of my main sources of floor & surface machine info, too (another being Doug Smith's website). I appreciate the wealth of information from contributors and try to add to it when I am able; although I do take breaks from time to time. | ||
| Post# 467097 , Reply# 13 10/27/2023 at 20:42 (202 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 467098 , Reply# 14 10/27/2023 at 20:46 (202 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
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Post# 467101 , Reply# 15 10/27/2023 at 22:13 (202 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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Post# 467108 , Reply# 16 10/28/2023 at 11:58 (201 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 467124 , Reply# 17 10/29/2023 at 10:35 (200 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Toxic
I would love to hear what some define as "Toxic". If someone here said 2 and 2 is 6 and someone said sorry 2 and 2 is 4 is that being "toxic"? What good is a forum like this if you can't disagree with someone or have a different point of view and be labeled Toxic.
I recently disagreed with someone about what they called a "mint" Kirby bag, and pointed out why I simply disagreed with their analysis, was that being Toxic? Is asking this question to some here being toxic? Just a friendly observation. Jim | ||
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Post# 467130 , Reply# 18 10/29/2023 at 12:45 (200 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 467135 , Reply# 19 10/29/2023 at 14:25 (200 days old) by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I'm not on Facebook and don't intend to be. That said, I do stick around here, mostly lurking, but occasionally posting when I feel I have something worthwhile to say. I used to share posts about my latest 'vacquisitions', but I've been under a, mostly successful, self-imposed moratorium on purchasing any additional machines, although I did have a 'relapse' last summer, when I bought a mostly nice Kirby G4 and a not-so-nice Gsix that had parts needed (handle back, power cord and headlight bulb) to complete G4, far more cheaply than purchasing the parts a la carte. Thus far, I have resisted any temptation to acquire parts to put the Gsix back together.
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Post# 467136 , Reply# 20 10/29/2023 at 14:31 (200 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Agree
Antoine,
I agree with you, but even the words rude and condescending are words that how should I say, deal with someone's feelings. What you may think is rude or condescending may not be rude or condescending to others. It's a real balancing act today. It's seems we have lost the art of agreeing to disagree. We are also losing the ability to laugh at ourselves. like the old saying, some people "wear their heart or feelings on their sleeve", and as a result get their feelings hurt, again it's truly a balancing act today more than ever before. Thanks for your response, Antoine. Jim This post was last edited 10/29/2023 at 14:58 | ||
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Post# 467138 , Reply# 21 10/29/2023 at 15:14 (200 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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Post# 467141 , Reply# 22 10/29/2023 at 16:09 (200 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I come in here daily. | ||
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Post# 467148 , Reply# 23 10/29/2023 at 18:50 (200 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 467151 , Reply# 24 10/29/2023 at 20:19 (200 days old) by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 467153 , Reply# 25 10/29/2023 at 20:54 (200 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 467175 , Reply# 26 10/30/2023 at 11:57 (199 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Wow , I didn’t realize my “toxic” comment would garner so much attention.
I agree to disagree is a great way of putting it. My issue which I believe is felt by many others is that it doesn’t end there but usually is toped with rude comments and verbiage . Just go through some of the threads . Now that said , I do believe there is a cordial way of making your point . For example Jim disagreed with Liam about the condition of the bag but was very nice about it , he didn’t use any degrading or rude comments . I think we should all be nicer and mindful of each other. I will keep on posting here as it’s a great source of information and I would love to share my collection with others :) I truly appreciate the opportunity, David | ||
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Post# 467177 , Reply# 27 10/30/2023 at 12:08 (199 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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Post# 467180 , Reply# 28 10/30/2023 at 14:05 (199 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Toxic
David,
You were not the only one to use the word Toxic in this thread. You were the second to use it here. Thats why I asked the question. Personally, I don't ever remember using the word recently myself, but I have seen it used here in Vacuumland a number of times over the years. I agree with your comments and love your work and website. You are a real asset to this group...thanks. Jim | ||
| Post# 467261 , Reply# 29 11/3/2023 at 08:01 (195 days old) by gmkubancsek (GREENWOOD) | ||
I visit the forum daily. A lot of valuable information and history and talented people sharing information and repair techniques. I am grateful for those who answer the same old question by new members, and do it with grace, style, and professionalism. Thank you.
I enjoy the FB groups as well. I love to see the photos and commentary by ALL the talented individuals who share their knowledge and time - Kyle K and David O among them. Gary K. | ||
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Post# 467277 , Reply# 30 11/4/2023 at 09:17 (194 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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Post# 467278 , Reply# 31 11/4/2023 at 09:45 (194 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Facebook
I left FB due to the censorship on the website. When I restored my Kirby 4C I tried to post about it, and I started my post by saying "Ladies and gentlemen. boys and girls introducing my Kirby 4C"
FB would not let me post it using that comment. When I changed it to simply saying "introducing my Kiby 4C" That was OK but using the words ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls was not allowed. I guess it was too inclusive. Thats when I knew it was time to go, and don't get me started on FB fact checkers, what a joke. Jim | ||
| Post# 467286 , Reply# 32 11/4/2023 at 17:41 (194 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
 Everyone's still here. When this forum started in the mid 2000's I'll bet there was barely 100 people here. Consider nearly 4,000 an achievement! Also those numbers are inflated because it counts registered accounts, no matter who is registering. Most forum websites will have a long list of bot accounts registering and never post. This site also counts deleted/dead accounts as members I believe too. So even if it says over 3.5k members there likely isn't that many in actual human beings. The more toxic and gatekeeping that social media gets, the more people will flock back to forums. Automotive repair and collector forum websites are still thriving regardless of social media because it's the only place you can get real answers and interactions about topics. Gotta play the long game. People will come back, and active talkative users will increase, just be patient. | ||
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Post# 467294 , Reply# 33 11/4/2023 at 20:49 (194 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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I'm here just about every day. I read just about every post. When I post, it's usually to ask questions, or to compliment someone else's awesome vacuums.
I don't have any knowledge to share with others. I'm mostly here to learn, admire, and to enjoy the company of others who share this somewhat strange hobby. I don't do social media at all. And, I don't have a circle of friends in person to share this with. So, I really appreciate everyone who has helped me with problems, shared our collections, or just exchanged some pleasantries. | ||
| Post# 467314 , Reply# 34 11/5/2023 at 09:42 (193 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 467484 , Reply# 35 11/13/2023 at 14:39 (185 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona) |
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Still here! 
I check in and read the site a few times a month, but only chime in when I know I have something to add to the conversation. I joined the site when I was still a teenager and feel like I kinda grew up with Vacummland. I've moved a few times and have progressively less space to collect, but the interest is still there.
I try to stay off Facebook and Reddit; not sure where else there's collecting communities. I really hope this site never goes dark and would be willing to donate to keep it that way. The archive of knowledge is priceless. | ||
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Post# 467806 , Reply# 37 12/1/2023 at 00:00 by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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Post# 467834 , Reply# 38 12/2/2023 at 09:40 by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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As with many others, life has simply gotten in the way. I try to check here every week or so, and about the same with the Facebook groups. I have no intentions of getting rid of my current collection, which I still enjoy, and still pick up sweepers every once in a while. I've made great friends through this website and hobby, and a small group of us try to get together for monthly dinner and some holidays.
I don't have the patience to sit at my computer on here, or many other websites anymore. I spend enough time on the computer for my work as it is. | ||
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Post# 467835 , Reply# 39 12/2/2023 at 11:30 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Andy!
Good to see you!
I thought of you recently, with the thread about old phones. Didn't you have a collection of those as well? I still have all of mine, though I haven't done anything new with any of them. I did, in a moment of weakness, pick up another Western Electric 500 at a thrift store. It's rare to find one at all, and it's a very original, maybe 1958, with a Bakelite handset. | ||
| Post# 467897 , Reply# 40 12/4/2023 at 13:00 by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
WHERE IS EVERYBODY???
I'm here and have been checking in every morning to see the Vacuum Of The Day. But as of Wednesday December 13, will be saying goodbye to Arizona and returning to my hometown of Wallingford, Connecticut. I'll soon have all my paperwork and can share the history of Electrolux and Kirby. And yes, a new display of my electric machines. As for the non-electrics, they will be in the living room for all to see.
Alex Taber. | ||
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Post# 467898 , Reply# 41 12/4/2023 at 13:07 by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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I come to see the vacuum of the day and some post to read or comment on , not like i used to do i will admit also there some issue in the past...... but i try to come more often its just i have the same vacuum as last time nothing new to chatt about except all my vacuum work fine .So unlessi add to my collection or see a deal nothing new here. | ||
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