Author Topic: Member Map Foc'cer request (Read 10507 times)

simonm · « **on:** 02 May 2013, 11:59:15 am »

Admins/Whoever (yes that means you)
Please can we have a sticky thread asking (prompting) people to put their approximate location in their profile for the member map ?

I'm sure there are loadsa foc'cers who haven't done it for privacy/security reasons (or something else) but even approximate locations are better than no location for badgering people via PM if they want to go on an informally arranged ride out :-)

Simon
Ps. I apologise if this is just me and I'll living in a parallel dimension to all you people who don't agree.

Raymy · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 May 2013, 02:45:08 pm »

There's a section specifically for rideouts. Stick a post up, see who responds, arrange particulars. Et voila

Chris · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 May 2013, 04:13:58 pm »

Or as new members put up introduction threads in the intro section then welcome them and point them to the members map as someone did for me when I signed up

Chris

Dead Eye · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 May 2013, 04:58:27 pm »

I think there are probably far more registered users who don't know about it compared to those who have opted to not use it

simonm · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:00:17 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 02 May 2013, 04:58:27 pm

I think there are probably far more registered users who don't know about it compared to those who have opted to not use it

That was my hope to address with a sticky thread tbh. I seem to be in the minority

Chris · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:13:27 pm »

Quote from: simonm on 02 May 2013, 05:00:17 pm

Quote from: Dead Eye on 02 May 2013, 04:58:27 pm
I think there are probably far more registered users who don't know about it compared to those who have opted to not use it

That was my hope to address with a sticky thread tbh. I seem to be in the minority

Don't be so crest fallen Si.

I'm certainly not opposed to having it stickied somehwere but I think that having it as part of the main top bar is better than a stiky anyway.

If you think it's a good idea then push for it, don't let two comments put you off

Chris

red98 · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:14:54 pm »

thats a good point about not posting your exact location,you dont know who`s watching.....i`ve put my location as next door but dont tell anyone

Chris · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:20:20 pm »

That explains it, didn't think it was your stuff! say thanks to your neighbours for that flat screen TV and jewlery for me!

simonm · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:24:40 pm »

If I joined a forum and I didn't know the people I'd not fill my location in. I only did it afterwards when I saw how useful it could be and I put in "Market Harborough" rather than my address for security reasons (I pee off so many people I might get death threats

)

I've seen loadsa new members on the forum who I _know_ are based in Leicestershire but no new pins have arrived.

A sticky thread in general and/or rideouts would prompt people who may not have seen the topic/thread to do it and could also allay any security/privacy concerns through wording.

Chris · « **Reply #9 on:** 02 May 2013, 05:28:59 pm »

Fair enough buddy.

I still think it can't be more obvious than where it is just under the frankenfazers back wheel

Chris

Dead Eye · « **Reply #10 on:** 02 May 2013, 06:19:38 pm »

For any sort of location information I usually just zoom out of my address and wildly click somewhere that is part of the area :P It's close (within a mile or two) but not exact

simonm · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 May 2013, 07:20:09 pm »

Quote from: Chris on 02 May 2013, 05:28:59 pm

Fair enough buddy.

I still think it can't be more obvious than where it is just under the frankenfazers back wheel

Chris

One persons obvious is not another's. Trying to explain the 'obvious' acts of rebooting, making folders and moving icons on an ipad to my mother has taught me that something you take for granted is not the same for someone else.

Fair nuff tho. I'm used to having the opposite opinion to everyone else.

Raymy · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 May 2013, 07:33:50 pm »

Quote from: simonm on 02 May 2013, 07:20:09 pm

Quote from: Chris on 02 May 2013, 05:28:59 pm

One persons obvious is not another's. Trying to explain the 'obvious' acts of rebooting, making folders and moving icons on an ipad to my mother has taught me that something you take for granted is not the same for someone else

I'm always careful not to say the dreaded phrase "common sense" when talking to people about fire. They say it to me as if it is common sense when really it isn't.

Try explaining BS EN 12845 to a hairdresser

Skippernick · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 May 2013, 07:58:52 pm »

As a result of this thread i checked my pin to make sure it wasn't to near my address, and i find out that another member was hiding behind my pin.
Unfortunatly he hasn't posted anything yet.

simonm · « **Reply #14 on:** 02 May 2013, 08:12:46 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 02 May 2013, 07:58:52 pm

As a result of this thread i checked my pin to make sure it wasn't to near my address, and i find out that another member was hiding behind my pin.
Unfortunatly he hasn't posted anything yet.

Sounds like the opportunity for a PM and ride out :-). Win !

Skippernick · « **Reply #15 on:** 02 May 2013, 08:15:25 pm »

Quote from: simonm on 02 May 2013, 08:12:46 pm

Quote from: Skippernick on 02 May 2013, 07:58:52 pm
As a result of this thread i checked my pin to make sure it wasn't to near my address, and i find out that another member was hiding behind my pin.
Unfortunatly he hasn't posted anything yet.
Sounds like the opportunity for a PM and ride out :-). Win !

True but he/she hasn't even posted in the intro section, why would you join and not then post?

simonm · « **Reply #16 on:** 02 May 2013, 08:32:54 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 02 May 2013, 08:15:25 pm

Quote from: simonm on 02 May 2013, 08:12:46 pm
Quote from: Skippernick on 02 May 2013, 07:58:52 pm
As a result of this thread i checked my pin to make sure it wasn't to near my address, and i find out that another member was hiding behind my pin.
Unfortunatly he hasn't posted anything yet.
Sounds like the opportunity for a PM and ride out :-). Win !

True but he/she hasn't even posted in the intro section, why would you join and not then post?

Who knows

there are many lurkers in life. People that say nothing, offer nothing but just watch.

evesdad · « **Reply #17 on:** 02 May 2013, 08:53:13 pm »

Just added mine,thought I'd done it years ago

simonm · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 May 2013, 09:00:03 pm »

Quote from: evesdad on 02 May 2013, 08:53:13 pm

Just added mine,thought I'd done it years ago

Good stuff :-)

Chris · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:02:56 pm »

A very good point you make Simon and Tiberius about obvious to one person and common sense etc. I just find that most people on here are pretty switched on so forget that some people find computers and common sense difficult

Anyway, on topic. An interesting point you make about someone having an account and not posting anything, not even an intro thread. If you look here: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=who then there are often people listed as "guest" and "regestiring for an account" but often they never post anything. Wonder if there is anything we can do to encourage the lurkers to join in..??

Chris

simonm · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:16:46 pm »

Quote from: Chris on 02 May 2013, 10:02:56 pm

A very good point you make Simon and Tiberius about obvious to one person and common sense etc. I just find that most people on here are pretty switched on so forget that some people find computers and common sense difficult

Anyway, on topic. An interesting point you make about someone having an account and not posting anything, not even an intro thread. If you look here: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=who then there are often people listed as "guest" and "regestiring for an account" but often they never post anything. Wonder if there is anything we can do to encourage the lurkers to join in..??

Chris

Poke em with a stick (PM). $:\$

Chris · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:19:43 pm »

Ye, there is that... on the main forum page down by the "who's online" then it has a bit that says newest member. Could PM them, if they've not got any posts up, to say welcome and encourage them to pop a pin in the members map and get an intro thread up... Might be a bit pushy though... $:\$

Chris

simonm · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:20:39 pm »

Quote from: Chris on 02 May 2013, 10:19:43 pm

Ye, there is that... on the main forum page down by the "who's online" then it has a bit that says newest member. Could PM them, if they've not got any posts up, to say welcome and encourage them to pop a pin in the members map and get an intro thread up... Might be a bit pushy though... $:\$

Chris

Leave em to it an put up a sticky thread

Chris · « **Reply #23 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:24:53 pm »

Or that

It could maybe be part of the registration confirmation email (I can't remember if it is or not...), "Stick up an introduction thread and don't forget to check out the members map" Something like that, might encourage a few to post that might just lurk otherwise.

Chris

simonm · « **Reply #24 on:** 02 May 2013, 10:26:55 pm »

Quote from: Chris on 02 May 2013, 10:24:53 pm

Or that

It could maybe be part of the registration confirmation email (I can't remember if it is or not...), "Stick up an introduction thread and don't forget to check out the members map" Something like that, might encourage a few to post that might just lurk otherwise.

Chris

Fair weather foc'cers eh ;-)