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Joining fchat for other incentives?

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  1. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    It appears to me that a few people may have joined fchat for reasons other than simply sharing the enthusiasm. Business networking comes to mind.

    Do you notice that? If yes, do you think it will be fruitful?
     
  2. DesertDawg

    DesertDawg Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    No... now go away or I will taunt you a second time.

     
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  3. tifoso2728

    tifoso2728 F1 Veteran
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    You should probably as the mods about a sponsorship subscription.
     
  4. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    This is a spam!

     
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  5. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Who and where?
     
  6. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

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    Hard to say with such a vague post. You going to be specific or want people to go hunting around?
     
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  7. 4_Eff_Sake

    4_Eff_Sake Formula Junior

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    I have never once done business with a person I’ve met online - Ferrari owner or otherwise - unless I have also met them personally and come to know them very well. Anyone I’ve met online that immediately pitches me an idea (usually crypto garbage) gets immediately consigned to the junk folder or blocked


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  8. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    I feel exactly the same way too, so I was surprised to see it. I don't think it is a good idea to pinpoint who and where. I was just wondering if you have similar experiences.
     
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  9. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    Is there a LinkedIn FerrariChat or Ferrari Owners group?

    If there is, that sounds like a better place to try to network with people for business benefit.

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  10. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    Do you think owning a Ferrari will really help the potential business partner see things differently to the advantage of the Ferrari owner?

    I would assume it really depends on the profession and the context of how the car ownership is revealed...
     
  11. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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    I think the FOREX traders really understand the value of the forum
     
  12. gh0st0

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    Maybe a good place to network but otherwise it’s a great place to discuss a wide array of topics
     
  13. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

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    So your saying your thread with zero context needs context?
     
  14. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    Lol, now looking back, I guess! Haha.

    But hey, I got you the Monty Python!
     
  15. Glassman

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    Is this the thread about nothing.....or am I on the wrong thread.
     
  16. daytona355

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    I don’t think you could seriously use fchat for business unless you were really really careful what threads you viewed and commented in, and the content of those comments. It’s also pretty dangerous trying to judge people from their online presence.

    On the other hand, from a personal point of view, I’ve made some good friends here, some of whom are just ‘online’, and some I’ve actually met in real life and enjoyed a few vodkas with. I find the forum full of great minds and some very nice people, plus of course, a number of donuts that mostly inhabit the f1 threads (and are usually spotted by the way they support mercedes on a ferrari site! Duh)

    However, if someone here is trying to let people know that something he or she does for a living could benefit others here, and as long as they aren’t being pushy, aside from the fact rob may want them to sign up officially as a sponsor, why don’t they let us know what’s possible and how to get in touch? Heck, if someone here ha a money tree, and wants to invite me to buy a share, I’d like to think no one minds him letting us know!
     
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  17. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Ive done business with members here, but that was never the reason for joining or participating. Just happened organically after knowing people online for years. I think you can definitely become friends with people you havent met in person.
     
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