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Salmo
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« on: November 08, 2009, 12:05 AM »
Many queries get the response "Where do you live?" because there is no location entry.

Why are members of this forum shy about where they are?

The location entry in the profile need not be very specific but at least a county or area would I am sure produce more responses.

Should a location entry be a requirement?

Is action needed from the moderators?
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Learner
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2009, 12:40 AM »
I agree - it is interesting and quite useful to know whereabouts people are.

It often makes a question or a response more meaningful.
Also; when "welcoming" someone new it's good to know if they are neighbours in the same or the next county.
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tode
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2009, 10:07 AM »
"Is action needed from the moderators?"

They've all got their feet up in front of the fire.         biggrin
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gowing238
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2009, 10:22 AM »
After reading this post and realising i dont have my location showing, i have tried to edit my profile to show it. But the only account settings i can find to alter are my name, password etc.

You couldnt point me in the right direction could you!?

Cheers!
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DD.
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 10:24 AM »
Click on "Profile" at the top of the page, then "Forum Profile Information" on the LHS. You'll see editable fields, one of which is location.
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Alby
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 10:26 AM »
click on profile, then forum informayion on the left top corner. Should do the trick.  I think  wub 
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DD.
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 10:27 AM »
I think that's nearly what I said.
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Alby
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2009, 10:32 AM »
Isnt it nice to do things together DD  Roll Eyes
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DD.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 10:34 AM »
To reply to Salmo's original question - this has been raised before.

I believe - I could be wrong here - that the location field cannot be made mandatory.

As for action by moderators, only admin can change members details, all we mere mods can do is chase new members and encourage them to put their location in their details.

Yes, the location is helpful, more so in this forum than elsewhere, but I can think of better things to do than run around chasing every unlocated member! laugh All forum members not just mods can ask newbies to pop their location in.
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argyllie
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 10:36 AM »
I also think this information is relevant, as I have said before. Answers on certain questions like lawn planting timings for instance can vary depending on whether a questioner is in e.g. France or in the middle of the Cairngorm mountains.
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gowing238
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2009, 10:41 AM »
Hopefully this post will have my location on if i have followed the above instructions correctly!! (Fingers crossed!!)

It wouldnt allow me to upload my own pic though. It said it  may be too big or took to long to upload!!
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2009, 10:43 AM »
Where do i live.
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 10:44 AM »
Quote from: Rangerkris on November 08, 2009, 10:43 AM
Where do i live.

Its Over there<-------
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DD.
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« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2009, 10:44 AM »
Quote from: gowing238 on November 08, 2009, 10:41 AM
Hopefully this post will have my location on if i have followed the above instructions correctly!! (Fingers crossed!!)

It wouldnt allow me to upload my own pic though. It said it  may be too big or took to long to upload!!
Location's worked fine.

For avatars, have a look at this:

http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=19477.0
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Learner
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2009, 10:45 AM »
Quote from: gowing238 on November 08, 2009, 10:41 AM
Hopefully this post will have my location on if i have followed the above instructions correctly!! (Fingers crossed!!)

It wouldnt allow me to upload my own pic though. It said it  may be too big or took to long to upload!!

There's lovely..... the Rhondda!

Picture: You need a smaller file size I guess.
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