Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums

Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375465

By Supercazzola -  Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:35 pm
Location:  Merritt Island, FL
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- Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:35 pm #375465

I find it very frustrating to not know where folks are located in. It creates unnecessary chatter back and forth, either in private messages or in the discussions themselves. If someone is asking for advice, but their Winter is actually different because they are in Australia, for example, that is pertinent.

What are your thoughts on making location info (even if down to the state / territory / province / prefecture ) mandatory for the forum profiles?

I am not suggesting they need to put a city down (but that is how Apollyon and I found out we lived like 5 miles apart), but having location info is very helpful. Not meaning to infringe on folks’ privacy in any way, but come on...

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375468

By sanguinearocks101 -  Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:45 pm
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- Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:45 pm #375468

Maybe only which hemisphere they are in? I doubt this would work as some people could just put “NoPlace, NY” for their location

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375580

By MikeB -  Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:50 pm
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:50 pm #375580

Or maybe just state/province and country.

Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375583

By Apollyon -  Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:37 pm
Location:  Merritt Island, Florida
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- Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:37 pm #375583

Hemisphere or state would definitely help. I can understand the reservations about cities. It was pretty awesome how that worked out with us though. General locations would at least help us avoid pulling teeth (we've all spoken to one at one time or another) or inadvertently condemning a plant to death. Certain areas within the same territory can be vastly different. Knocks a pre-req question out right away. Would also help with transactions. I'll often get a message asking me for a total +shipping for X plants and I'll usually have to say "Depends where you're located." I'm personally about efficiency so I can relate to this post.

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375603

By MikeB -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:59 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:59 am #375603

Who wants to remind Supercazzola that he has no location data assigned to this name?

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375631

By DragonsEye -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:30 pm
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:30 pm #375631

While I can understand where knowing a poster's location could be helpful, I don't see making it "mandatory" going over well with many people. Having it as "optional" is about the most a forum can/should do.

Blessed are the "cracked" ... for it is they who let in the light.

Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375645

By Supercazzola -  Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:13 pm
Location:  Merritt Island, FL
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- Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:13 pm #375645

MikeB wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:59 am Who wants to remind Supercazzola that he has no location data assigned to this name?

About time someone called me out on it !

I probably should have said optional, but highly encouraged.

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375692

By Mawy_Plants -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:24 pm
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:24 pm #375692

I know in the past there was a thread where members stated either their location and/or hardy zone. I find hardy zones a very helpful reference since they give you an idea of climate as a whole since I noticed cities sometimes have slightly different conditions/ micro climates depending on zip code. At least with hardy zone, there's still location privacy if that's a concern.

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375693

By Shadowtski -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:39 pm
Location:  Zone 6A - SE. Wisconsin
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:39 pm #375693

I go along with strongly encourage.
I edited my profile to show location and zone.
Mike

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375695

By ChefDean -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:53 pm
Location:  Clarksville, TN
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:53 pm #375695

I'm not for it being mandatory, because most people will push back if told that they must do it. With it being a suggestion, many people will do it because they were given a choice.
I'm neutral on putting it out to ask everyone if they would update their profile to show their location because all anyone has to do is make a seed bank request and I voluntarily give you my address. However, if anyone gets any funny ideas, I live in a military town, and all of my immediate neighbors are active military that keep an eye on our little street. If you happen to get past them, my house is protected by Colt, Ruger, Winchester, Browning, J.C. Higgins, Savage, and Huglu. (Those aren't the names of my dogs)
Just sayin'.

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Re: Proposal: make location a mandatory field for forums#375697

By Supercazzola -  Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:23 pm
Location:  Merritt Island, FL
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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:23 pm #375697

ChefDean wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:53 pm ...Colt, Ruger, Winchester, Browning, J.C. Higgins, Savage, and Huglu. (Those aren't the names of my dogs)
Just sayin'.

We have same types of friends

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