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Blknight.aus
11th January 2008, 05:48 AM
Stealing someone elses thunder from a reply in someone intro post



Theres a lot of members that dont have a location in their profile...

Should this be made mandatory as part of signing in to make meeting the people and helping them out with tech support /locations of suppliers easier....

Assuming its easily achieveable and its wanted enough how should it be done.

A drop down box for your country/state and Im thinking along the lines of a drop down box of australian states then the major other countries with a user typed field under that for the city.

Just a drop box with the country/state

or a single user entry field that they can just type in what they want.

JDNSW
11th January 2008, 06:13 AM
I don't think it is that big a deal, but some types of posts (those looking for a source of help, parts, service etc) are rather frustrating to answer when the first thing you have to do is to try and find out where the original poster is.

I think that in most cases the new poster has simply not filled it out rather than being deliberately coy. Making some sort of a response in this field mandatory would still allow those who want to be coy to do so, (although you have to wonder about their motives) but would get some sort of a location in nearly all cases.

Requiring a correct town in the location is probably unachievable and not much use (where do you find a list of all locations worldwide, and who has heard of 99% of them?), but a state (or Country, if not Australia) would be at least a guide.

I voted, however for a mandatory user filled out box - this allows people to be creative, but gets a location for those who simply haven't bothered in the past.

John

Aaron
11th January 2008, 06:41 AM
Sometimes its annoying. Heh.... Ill have to fix mine tonight:P

p38arover
11th January 2008, 06:47 AM
When ever someone registers for the Rangerovers.net forum, I have to activate them. I usually have to suggest they add their location as it make it easier for us to help them.

rick130
11th January 2008, 06:52 AM
I voted # 4

Just because you think I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're still not out to get me.......:p

Bushie
11th January 2008, 06:54 AM
I selected suburb/state but I dont think it has to be as precise as that, but maybe a bit closer than just state.

I think Central west NSW, as John has is adequate, if individuals want to get down to the suburb/ street etc then that's their decision.


Martyn

weeds
11th January 2008, 07:12 AM
i voted #1.....just makes it easier all round:angel:

Captain_Rightfoot
11th January 2008, 07:33 AM
I voted # 4

Just because you think I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're still not out to get me.......:p

I don't think you're paranoid. My information is they are out to get you :D :D

Fusion
11th January 2008, 08:17 AM
i voted #1.....just makes it easier all round:angel:

I'm with weeds . good to know where people are from and a lot easier to direct them to the nearest fix it shop ;):) if they need one .

hiline
11th January 2008, 09:02 AM
I'm with weeds . good to know where people are from and a lot easier to direct them to the nearest fix it shop ;):) if they need one .

same here :D

Chucaro
11th January 2008, 09:04 AM
I can not understand the last option about big brother amd how many members voted in favour :(
If they think that the rest of the mates are "big brothers" why bother to be in the forum
Open the "Land Rover Incognito forum" and finish the problem.

moose
11th January 2008, 09:30 AM
I don't see why it makes a difference whether people know where I am or not, I'll choose whom I think needs to know.;)

Slunnie
11th January 2008, 09:31 AM
I voted "no, who are you Big brother?" because really it is just very basic internet security. We're all pretty relaxed in here which is cool, but it's not always like that and we don't really know everybody that is watching - how much they have taken to us personally or to our vehicles. If I gave my location in Sydney I would be found in 2 sec's, likewise where I now live and thats not always a good thing. There isn't actually a necessary reason to have to give that information to the forum, and that does make things difficult or inconvenient for those that are trying to help - but courtesy would also suggest that if you do post a question where location is relevant that you would give this. If someone wants to find you and you want them to find you, then you have the op

jik22
11th January 2008, 09:59 AM
I think most people post before seeing there are extra bits to fill in after registration...making the field mandatory but leaving the content up to the user should be a good compromise. (Plus, it lets the international members have a bit more freedom than the admins trying to think of all eventualities)

Chucaro
11th January 2008, 10:23 AM
I understand that some people like to keep their privacy and I am one of which are upset about who easy is to find anything about you in Australia.
People of bad character or criminal intentions will get your records without any problems.
Just for your information regarding privacy have a look at this site which is among hundreds in the Internet.
Sleep well and relax that Big Brother is in control of your life ;)

Link: Australian-Records - Background Check, People Search, Court Records, Mugshots,Public Records,Birth Records, Criminal Records, Sex Offenders, Marriage & Divorce, Death Search, Reverse Email, Reverse Phone, Inmates Search (http://www.australian-records.com/index.asp?PID=60647d8b-df96-4f86-9181-6bb7bc84a84e&gclid=COuFu5v07JACFQU6awodtEYjXQ)

UncleHo
11th January 2008, 10:46 AM
G'day Folks :)

AND that is the site that is publicly known about, and there are others, used by ??? Departments and Authorities, that are in the realm of Surveillence;) so that every keystroke is noted and EVERY site checked/blocked as the codes require. I.E. Terrorist Orientated sites, Porn, Hate, Anti-Semitism, Nuclear Weapon Manufacture. to just name a few.

cheers

loanrangie
11th January 2008, 10:50 AM
I voted # 4

Just because you think I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're still not out to get me.......:p

Thats ok, we ALL know where you live :p - roughly.

DeeJay
11th January 2008, 11:28 AM
To me, putting down your correct address lends credibility to your comments.
Call me a stick in the mud, but its hard for me to believe a comment from someone who says they are from "the far side of the moon":eek: ( i hope thats no ones tag)

DEFENDERZOOK
11th January 2008, 11:38 AM
isnt forcing someone to disclose their location to sign considered invasion of privacy.....?

i have no idea.....but i do know its bloody handy at times......

p38arover
11th January 2008, 11:46 AM
If I gave my location in Sydney I would be found in 2 sec's,

I dunno. I have no idea of what you look like, your first name or family name, your rego no., or much else. I do know where you used to work.

All we really need is a rough geographic location, e.g.Western Sinney, or NW NSW, or similar.

But when people come here and start asking for recommendations for a local mechanic and they haven't indicated even the State in which they reside, it's a bit difficult to help.

Relay
11th January 2008, 11:50 AM
I have the added bonus of being hard to find. Even I miss my driveway from time to time!:D

But yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a personal choice and should stay that way. I believe people aren't going to want to find me, because, well, HAH! It's just a laughable concept.

crump
11th January 2008, 12:03 PM
I agree,its personal choice. I live in a small town, if you went into any of the local shops and asked for a "Steve" that drives a Defender, they would direct you to my house.I myself dont have a problem with that, if you turned up on my doorstep unannounced you would be told to shove off.If you cared to go back through every post I have made since joining I'm sure you could find out quite a lot of info about me from things I have written.Many of us have made the post" Leaving for Timbuktoo tommorow.", if you had their address you would know of an empty house to rob.
PS.any low life considering robbing me, feel free, I'm happy to exchange any of my valuables for the left side of your head.;)

mcrover
11th January 2008, 02:01 PM
It should be mandatory in the Tech section at least.

It drives me nuts when you get "Does anyone know of a specialist that can fix my auto that isnt to far away or does anyone know the best mech to take my LR" and they dont have their location filled in.:mad:

mcrover
11th January 2008, 02:06 PM
I agree,its personal choice. I live in a small town, if you went into any of the local shops and asked for a "Steve" that drives a Defender, they would direct you to my house.I myself dont have a problem with that, if you turned up on my doorstep unannounced you would be told to shove off.If you cared to go back through every post I have made since joining I'm sure you could find out quite a lot of info about me from things I have written.Many of us have made the post" Leaving for Timbuktoo tommorow.", if you had their address you would know of an empty house to rob.
PS.any low life considering robbing me, feel free, I'm happy to exchange any of my valuables for the left side of your head.;)


Best thing is that when I go away the Disco comes with me so thats pretty much it for my valuables.

On the other hand, If anyone wanted to come and visit while im not here, the beagle and blue healer dont really play very nice with people they dont know :D

Lotz-A-Landies
11th January 2008, 02:25 PM
I voted # 4

Just because you think I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're still not out to get me.......:p
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timaus13
11th January 2008, 09:15 PM
AULRO BIG BROTHER???
YEP
I want to be on the AULRO BIG BROTHER Show with my RRover:D
We can have fri competition nights were we have to wash our wheels with a cotton ball and also do demos on recovery teqniques what not too do:cool::oops2::bangin::burnrubber:.
hehehehe:D:D:D