Area members

[Trevsf1]

Is there any way to find members by area ?

I live in Newcastle and it seems to be the frozen North......... Just thought what an idea for local communication and possible sharing of info and tools. I have loads but I am sure there will be local members who need a moulding run etc etc

Cheers

 

[MattRoberts]

Great idea, but it's dependent on people stating where they are. I'm near East Grinstead / Gatwick

 

[nev]

Is there any way to find members by area ?

No, afraid not.

 

[mind_the_goat]

You'd have to scan each members profile, which could take a while.
You could always post a note, which you have done, offering (or asking for) services

 

[CHJ]

Nev's correct regarding any easily and meaningful display results, any such attempts are rendered more or less worthless by the fact that location field is not mandatory or verifiable.

By selecting the appropriate criteria in a member search it is possible to sort members by declared locations but it's of little practical use as there is no location field currently built into the Members listing which means results require manual manipulation to home in on the specific area of the alphabet...Like this.. which gives a pointer to those with Newcastle or similarly spelt locations.

Still not a lot of practical use as there is no field indication of recently active status.

 

[mikefab]

I'm in Hexham and work in Newcastle.

hello!

Mike

 

[NazNomad]

A lot of forums utilise a ''members map'' which enables people to add their location (should they wish to).

For instance ... https://www.zeemaps.com

 

[Lons]

I'm near Morpeth and retired now so my office is the golf course :wink: :lol:

 

[RobinBHM]

Great idea, but it's dependent on people stating where they are. I'm near East Grinstead / Gatwick

I'm also near East Grinstead / Gatwick!

 

[Trevsf1]

Thats a pity, I am sure it would be of benefit to all to be able to search by area.

Thanks to you all,

 

[MattRoberts]

Great idea, but it's dependent on people stating where they are. I'm near East Grinstead / Gatwick

I'm also near East Grinstead / Gatwick!

Ah, so I'm not the only one around here

 

[DiscoStu]

Just a slight word of caution. I've been on forums with members maps and some people do put their actual location (often this is based on google maps so can be very accurate) then think about things that we as users post "what tool did you buy today", photos of your workshop and then posts like "is anyone going to the D&M show? That adds up to someone knowing what tools you have, where they are and when you'll be out.

I'm not paranoid about Internet safety but it is just worth remembering. If you do use these sorts of forums then can I suggest that you don't set you destination as your house, maybe the local police station?


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