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Apparently, Facebook does not like Prius Drivers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by bigj3347, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. bigj3347

    bigj3347 New Member

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    Perhaps this is reflective of the younger generations view on the prius.

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    I must say I was shocked to see that four of the first six results were of Prius hating groups. The profanity laden group was created by some high school kids in redwood, ca - go figure. while the Enlightened People against Prius Ownership had multiple links to prius bashing articles. I believe these have been discussed before but here they are.

    The article conducted by independent analysts on the environmental cost of a large SUV verses a hybrid:

    http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/01/new-stu...r-lifetime-than

    An article highlighting some of the devastating peripheral effects of the Prius:

    http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/a...in_page_id=1770

    An article on the ultimate solution to our energy and environmental needs:

    http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_te..._fcv/index.html


    As a college student myself, I find it disturbing how ignorant these people are but at the same time, I believe Facebook is a good grassroots indicator of my generation. Granted there are only a few members in each of these groups but the number of these groups are astounding. Thought?
     

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  2. MegansPrius

    MegansPrius GoogleMeister, AKA bongokitty

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    I do not know, I count 78 total members for all those sites. Facebook averages 3 billion hits a day. Go to the next page and the Prius enthusiast group has 209 members, Prius power 93, while the I hate the Prius group in your image has 5. Doesn't seem like a big problem. The links in your post (CNW, arid wilderness) have all been thoroughly dissected before on this site. Your anti prius groups in your images could easily just be gm trolls (likely, given the pathetic numbers of members each of the groups has).
     
    #2 MegansPrius, Feb 27, 2007
  3. Charles Suitt

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    :rolleyes: I would most definitely not conclude that the 'younger generation' is properly represented by this rather weird group. Perhaps they are 'chemically challenged' with trolling a membership requirement.

    Hate groups are just that - hate groups.
     
    #3 Charles Suitt, Feb 27, 2007
  4. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    If I remember correctly, I went through phases in which I liked/hated things and praised/bashed things. Not because I knew anything about what I was talking about but rather because it tickled my fancy that day and I had peer support.

    The more attention you give them the more attention they will receive.
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Feb 28, 2007
  5. patrickindallas

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    Speaking of facebook and Prius.

    I got this pic off the site just today.

    It might be old, but it's new too me.

    And funny to boot.
     

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    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    I see the post above saying Prius Enthusiasts having about 200 members is almost a year old.

    Now it has about 700 members.

    Prius Enthusiasts

    Yeah, I'm in it, too.
     
    #6 Stev0, Feb 11, 2008
  7. hobbit

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    facebook, bfd, who the heck cares.
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    _H*
     
    #7 hobbit, Feb 11, 2008
  8. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    You are quite correct.

    Those curious to learn more about Prius grossly outnumber those hoping to impair its progress. Downloads of the User-Guide have been averaging 500 per day for quite some time now!
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    #8 john1701a, Feb 11, 2008
  9. markderail

    markderail I do 45 mins @ 3200 PSI

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    Joined the group in my Facebook. Added some pics too.

    :canada:
     
    #9 markderail, Aug 13, 2008
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    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    Like all us Ammo troops used to say 'Battery Firing Device '(BFD)!
     
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