Increasingly, Facebook has become the predominant medium for clinky collectors to share and exchange information, and to engage in discussions about various hobby issues. However, in my experience, it can be difficult to retrieve or even locate a thread once it has moved down the feed of a Facebook group. I've also heard of some collectors who are very reluctant to use Facebook for various reasons.
Taking all this into consideration, I felt that there was a need for a centralized, easily navigable and, most importantly, archival clinky community where information and discussions could be saved and accessible to collectors for (hopefully) years to come.
And so, The China Syndrome (http://thechinasyndrome.boards.net/) was born; a free online message board dedicated to clinky horses and related items.
The name of the message board was inspired by the iconic 1979 film, but for purposes of the hobby has an entirely different connotation, of course!
With The China Syndrome, I have attempted to provide clear, organized spaces for all aspects of the clinky hobby. I am grateful for the assistance of Joanie Berkwitz, Sue Stewart, Renee Devore, Vickie Neiduski, Diane Gutzwiler, and Catherine Chipkewich for providing invaluable input during the development of the board.
I hope that, with the help and participation of the many wonderful, talented, and knowledgeable people who I've encountered in the hobby, The China Syndrome will become a valuable resource and gathering place for the clinky community.
Hope to see you there!
