Autopia.org and Autopiaforums.com - Same Forum?

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Nubaseal

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I am new to both the Autopia forums - what's the difference? Are these sponsored by HD and Blackfire brands and hence separate forms?
 
This is the original Autopia that dates back to around 2001 or 2000 iirc.

The other one is a corny clone owned by autogeek.
 
Not to say there aren't good folks on the other one, there are, a lot of people here - post there too. But, you'll get more of the autogeek brands are the best vibe over there. They own it so would you expect otherwise?
 
Was a lurker here for many years just looking at the Click n Brags and finally joined last year.  Your best bet is to join and follow all the detailing forums around and then try to gauge your opinion on products, methods, and whatever else.  Just being a member of Autopia and nowhere else wouldn't be the best strategy, just as being a member of only the PBMG forums wouldn't be best.


 


I visit all of these:


 


Autopia.org


Autogeekonline.net - PBMG owned


Autopiaforums.com - PBMG owned


DetailingBliss.com


Live2Detail.com


DetailingWorld.co.uk


CarProForum.com


 


Many of the same people are on all of these forums, each is different in it's own way.
 
Autopia.org is the oldest and largest detailing forum on the net. Unfortunately, AutoGeek aka PBMA didn't get the nod years ago when they were interested in buying the forum, so they decided to buy a run down forum called Detail City instead. They then had a clever idea to rename it Autopia Forums and basically copy our entire layout including banner picture (Porsche & Palm Trees) to lure people into thinking that their forum was the original one. There is a behind the scenes battle going on that should hopefully come to an end soon, but unfortunately the damage has already been done. Anyone that has followed the underhanded tactics of AutoGeek/PBMA can totally understand that this type of behavior is pretty typical to them. 
 
David Fermani said:
Autopia.org is the oldest and largest detailing forum on the net. Unfortunately, AutoGeek aka PBMA didn't get the nod years ago when they were interested in buying the forum, so they decided to buy a run down forum called Detail City instead. They then had a clever idea to rename it Autopia Forums and basically copy our entire layout including banner picture (Porsche & Palm Trees) to lure people into thinking that their forum was the original one. There is a behind the scenes battle going on that should hopefully come to an end soon, but unfortunately the damage has already been done. Anyone that has followed the underhanded tactics of AutoGeek/PBMA can totally understand that this type of behavior is pretty typical to them. 
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I suppose this is why any mention of 3D/HD on the PBMG forums is akin to screaming "bomb!" on an airplane. Its kind of a shame because both companies could benefit from each other in ways.
 
IHA Mark said:
I suppose this is why any mention of 3D/HD on the PBMG forums is akin to screaming "bomb!" on an airplane. Its kind of a shame because both companies could benefit from each other in ways.
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One of the reasons I don't go on that forum a ton. I hate having to limit discussion to their products
 
As zerix says, if you want varied experiences and opinions, visit multiple detailing forums. You have to accept that just in life there is some animosity.


 


They make more than one flavor of kool-aid for a reason,
 
David Fermani said:
Autopia.org is the oldest and largest detailing forum on the net. Unfortunately, AutoGeek aka PBMA didn't get the nod years ago when they were interested in buying the forum, so they decided to buy a run down forum called Detail City instead. They then had a clever idea to rename it Autopia Forums and basically copy our entire layout including banner picture (Porsche & Palm Trees) to lure people into thinking that their forum was the original one. There is a behind the scenes battle going on that should hopefully come to an end soon, but unfortunately the damage has already been done. Anyone that has followed the underhanded tactics of AutoGeek/PBMA can totally understand that this type of behavior is pretty typical to them. 
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WTF man?!  Nothing's changed with that company I see.  Throw out all morals to make a buck.  
 
Reason I've been here 13 years is its the most unbiased forum from the moderation standpoint. As long as you aren't spamming the forum, you can talk about any product line. 
 
David Fermani said:
Autopia.org is the oldest and largest detailing forum on the net. Unfortunately, AutoGeek aka PBMA didn't get the nod years ago when they were interested in buying the forum, so they decided to buy a run down forum called Detail City instead. They then had a clever idea to rename it Autopia Forums and basically copy our entire layout including banner picture (Porsche & Palm Trees) to lure people into thinking that their forum was the original one. There is a behind the scenes battle going on that should hopefully come to an end soon, but unfortunately the damage has already been done. Anyone that has followed the underhanded tactics of AutoGeek/PBMA can totally understand that this type of behavior is pretty typical to them. 


 


 
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 ? 
 
This one has the most continuity, as far as members sticking around for a while.


Phil's site is good as well, and the uk one in interesting to check out occasionally.
 
I'm here because I trust the  experience and honest opinions of Autopian All-stars like:


Accumulator- (although it's a given we will never see pics of his vehicles) because he IS the most interesting man in this forum


David Fermani because of his willingness to support this forum and detailing experience


Scottwax because he's seen-it-all-under-the-sun (literally) as a mobile detailer


TOGWT because he is the resident car-care chemist


Barry Theal because he is an inspiration to all dedicated detailers and willing to share his expertise


Ron Ketcham (AKA "Grumpy") because he has more direct manufacturer experience in the car-care chemical business than anyone (although he may be slightly younger than me)


Kevin Brown because he revolutionized using the DA polisher for all of us with his methods (and his unique engineering/mathematical approach to it)


 


You can add your own Autopian All-star.  In retrospect, with few (flaming and only-I-know-how-to-detail-cars) exceptions, I am grateful to all the Autopians who take the time to post their experiences , opinions, and pictures. You've made car-care detailing a lot more enjoyable/easier because of this forum.


 


You could also add the sponsors who make this forum possible. And last, but certainly not least, are the car-car companies and the their dedicated chemists (and also owners) who make my hobby/passion/job possible with the products that they develop and sell to all of us Autopians.
 
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