Firstly there is no intention on my part to pull the rug on this Forum.
I don't know anything about the usage of the other channel or if it is still going.

But it seems some members perception of social media is from observation rather than experience.

For example Facebook. You use it as you want to!

I belong to a few bus related groups, one for RTs has over 3000 members across the world, there is also at least two big groups for Routemasters where people can chat to fellow enthusiasts and post pictures from LT days and events.

For bus related problems there is an RT owners group where we can post pictures to show problems and discuss issues.
I run an Aldenham Works Group where former colleagues can post their news and keep in touch from all over the World

Facebook also gives me the means to chat to other bus owners like Rob Duker, Tim Barrington, David Lee, Chris Kilby and Roy Gould.
I can also keep in touch with friends and family in the UK.

That is is how I use it and find it invaluable, it doesn't have to control or rule your life.

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RM 1585, RML 2667 and several RTs