What Cheeses me off about the forum

[FTe342]

You what I hate ? I hate the fact that members don't have to show their location !
Ok, I understand that people have a right to protect their privacy. Some might think that if they give the area they live in a thief is going to find them and knock off their Phase 3 or whatever.

But often you see people have posted something and then when you look for where they are at, its blank ! If this is the case, I pass.

It could be that they are wanting a part, or selling a part or car, or quoting prices in their area, but its all meaningless because you don't know where they are !

I would like to see that members have to show at least which state they are in ! Its a big country !!!

Your thoughts ?

[FGII-XR6]

I think some people aren't happy unless complaining, seriously what a petty whinge

[FTe342]

Originally Posted by au3xr6

I think some people aren't happy unless complaining, seriously what a petty whinge

I go out of my way to help people out if I can and their location determines if I can/to what extent I will involve myself.

Its not a whinge, just trying to make it a better place

[05_ENFORCER]

It's a public forum.

It's not like you can hide your location........well to some extent you can, for a short time.

Why does it need to be a secret, all you need do is have a general area in a state, unless there is a reason to be discrete........................


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[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by FTe342

I go out of my way to help people out if I can and their location determines if I can/to what extent I will involve myself.

I know what you are getting at. Like when someone asks for help in finding a good mechanic or whatever but neglects to say where they are, or even what state they are in.

[XR6TCraig]

I kind of understand where the OP is coming from. LOL ( pun intended I'm afraid)

For example, someone asks the best place to obtain a part or tyres, or which engine builder/tuner to use for example, yet don't even have there state listed.

How can you help someone in a situation like that if there locatrion is blank, or "in the shed" or "never never land", etc?
Kinda dumb really!

[FTe342]

Originally Posted by XR6TCraig

I kind of understand where the OP is coming from. LOL ( pun intended I'm afraid)

For example, someone asks the best place to obtain a part or tyres, or which engine builder/tuner to use for example, yet don't even have there state listed.

How can you help someone in a situation like that if there locatrion is blank, or "in the shed" or "never never land", etc?
Kinda dumb really!

Lots of situations where their location has a bearing on the discussion. Talking about fuel prices and road rules are 2 that spring to mind.
Opinions about different subject matter are often swayed by State of origin and terminology can also be affected by where someone is from

[earlybird]

Originally Posted by au3xr6

I think some people aren't happy unless complaining, seriously what a petty whinge

"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."

[FTe342]

Originally Posted by earlybird

"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."

Classic

[wulos]

This is already a requirement for items advertised in the for sale areas. It is a mandatory part of the template which then gets listed in the title itself.

[Sox]

I have no issue showing my whereabouts, but I also have no issue with those who don't.

[Becker_11]

I work in tech support and see this all the time. People want me to do something with the config of their phone but don't give me their phone number or they order parts and don't give their desk location. The simple fact is they don't think.

The simple solution if it isn't made mandatory by the site is to either ignore the post or to reply stating they need to supply a location to get further/any help with their question.

[FTe342]

Originally Posted by Becker_11

I work in tech support and see this all the time. People want me to do something with the config of their phone but don't give me their phone number or they order parts and don't give their desk location. The simple fact is they don't think.

The simple solution if it isn't made mandatory by the site is to either ignore the post or to reply stating they need to supply a location to get further/any help with their question.

So whats your location?

[Becker_11]

Originally Posted by FTe342

So whats your location?

Touche I'm located in Perth, WA.

edit: Profile updated

[FTe342]

that's one win for me

[bullfrog]

Originally Posted by FTe342

that's one win for me

That's 2. I didn't know that I hadn't filled out my info properly.
PS: I'm with you, way too many anonymous people out there.

[AndyXR6T]

I like the fact the option is there. As someone else has stated, some people don't like giving away their location to keep the risk of their cars being stolen (normally rarer cars) as low as possible. Too many scum in the world now and it's far too easy to find out info about people on the internet

[Brendo_GSUte]

Originally Posted by AndyXR6T

I like the fact the option is there. As someone else has stated, some people don't like giving away their location to keep the risk of their cars being stolen (normally rarer cars) as low as possible. Too many scum in the world now and it's far too easy to find out info about people on the internet

Thats true some crooks only need the smallest of oppertunities.

[AndyXR6T]

Originally Posted by Brendo_GSUte

Thats true some crooks only need the smallest of oppertunities.

Yep I've been done before. Bought a small item off a other forum, gave them my address, item never came 1 week later the car was stolen

[GT]

Originally Posted by AndyXR6T

Yep I've been done before. Bought a small item off a other forum, gave them my address, item never came 1 week later the car was stolen

That is a whole separate issue and if I would have used a PO Box or a mates address. We have 2 PO Boxes in separate towns for that reason. There are ways around it. We also need to be careful what we tell people when we are buying from strangers.

Truly sorry about the car and a terrible lesson learned. The Forum could have got the sellers IP address for the Police..........

Gaela

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by FTe342

You what I hate ? I hate the fact that members don't have to show their location !
Ok, I understand that people have a right to protect their privacy. Some might think that if they give the area they live in a thief is going to find them and knock off their Phase 3 or whatever.

But often you see people have posted something and then when you look for where they are at, its blank ! If this is the case, I pass.

It could be that they are wanting a part, or selling a part or car, or quoting prices in their area, but its all meaningless because you don't know where they are !

I would like to see that members have to show at least which state they are in ! Its a big country !!!

Your thoughts ?

i read this post in my best Rodney Rude voice

perfect

i hate that yeaaaaaah!!!!

[nuthin' fancy]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

i read this post in my best Rodney Rude voice

perfect

i hate that yeaaaaaah!!!!

Ya know what else I hate?

I hate it when you go into a public toilet and the seat's warm.

[pottery beige]

I hate that

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by nuthin' fancy

Ya know what else I hate?

I hate it when you go into a public toilet and the seat's warm.

Wrong thread ;)

Ps, you can add 'or yellow' to the end of your hate sentance....

[Blueford260]

What Cheeses me off about the forum is the amount of Ford bashing that goes on here, and in the Pub the amount of Holden lovin' that goes on thought it was Ford Forums.

[damo6]

^^ lol^^

[Papa Smurf]

Inane

[SantoAU]

[mik]

I would agree with this one, you don't have to be specific , but at the very least show the state.

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by mik

I would agree with this one, you don't have to be specific , but at the very least show the state.

state of confusion???