member's location

Discussion in 'Forum Questions and Suggestions' started by gonzo, Feb 4, 2003.

  1. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Many members and guest don't specify a location. Many questions and problems are particular to a country or local conditions. I think it would be easier to answer or understand posting knowing the member's location. Should the location field be required?
     
    gonzo, Feb 4, 2003
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  2. Jeff
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    Jeff Moderator

    I think that’s a good suggestion... I plan on retooling a lot of the templates when we move to vBulletin 3.x later this spring or early this summer, so if not before, I'll implement a change then to either highly encourage or require the location field.
     
    Jeff, Apr 22, 2003
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  3. philwhittaker
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    philwhittaker Junior Member

    Yes, Location should be required...
     
    philwhittaker, Apr 26, 2003
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  4. Nomad
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    Nomad Senior Member

    I Agree
     
    Nomad, Apr 28, 2003
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  5. Polarity
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    Polarity Senior Member

    Polarity, May 1, 2003
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  6. Jeff
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    Jeff Moderator

    Just a note that due to popular demand, entering a Location is now required for new members when they sign up.

    Thanks again for the suggestion.

    --and asking guests for a location will be next on the to-do list, but after the 2.2.x -> 3 upgrade
     
    Jeff, May 6, 2003
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