I still check in here once a week to see if anything is happening. Not much posting besides the BS&T thread. That is a shame considering how active it used to be.
I don't have a Facebook or Instagram account and don't want them. I can't tolerate their political BS, onerous policies, and suspicious nature that doesn't like people who appreciate knives or things that go bang-bang. I used to look at the OK&T Instagram photos to see what was going on, but Instagram cut off access to that too by immediately requiring you to sign-in or sign-up to keep viewing. Screw that. It seems a necessary evil that businesses feel like they must do business there and abandon more direct interaction with customers on forums like this. That's the same reason brick & mortar business are dying and going to internet sales only to avoid the expense of direct customer interaction.
As for myself, Bladeforums is the only social media site I participate in. I buy a lot fewer knives these days because after fifteen years in the hobby, I have a clear idea of exactly what I want and why and let go of the rest. Most of the purchases I made in the last couple of years have been from makers who actively participate on this forum, like; Carothers, Horsewright, Redmeadow, and Razor Edge. Those are also the places I post these days because they have maker participation and an active community of supporters.
I will try to post a couple of things on the OK&T forum soon to try to jumpstart some discussion here.
I wish Chris and all my friends here the best.
Phil