Why So Few Members Put Location in Profiles

[edger]

It's interesting to know where you folks are from and very few put it in their profiles. Are you afraid (NAME REMOVED) will know where you live? Opinions.

Edit: I removed the reference to a politician/Al

 

[Casual]

We know that @jpmcwjr is really just Mark Zuckerberg trying to get us to reveal more data for him to harvest.

 

[edger]

We know that @jpmcwjr is really just Mark Zuckerberg trying to get us to reveal more data for him to harvest.

That puts the twit in twitter!

 

[edger]

But seriously, I'm too old and forgetful to remember the few occasions when members mention location other than the "welcomes". Come on folks it enhances the experience.

 

[Mr.Pink]

Thanks. I didn't notice that!! Just updated

 

[cshubhra]

To answer your question in a more serious tone

1. First question you need to ask - How useful it is. I have seen forum members making erroneous assumptions about the location of a thread, when just two posts above the post, the member has indicated the location as a part of his comment. For example today a hobby seller forum member from UK is getting advice on US payment methods.

2. The second point also is on usefulness, but from a different angle. Forum members often share their personal information and if you are empathetic, you will pick up and remember personal details

 

[jpmcwjr]

Thanks, Edgar. Maybe that mention will prompt a few old timers to step up! Or not.

 

[edger]

What's the downside? I don't understand. For me it's a memory issue.

 

[jpmcwjr]

To answer your question in a more serious tone

1. First question you need to ask - How useful it is. I have seen forum members making erroneous assumptions about the location of a thread, when just two posts above the post, the member has indicated the location as a part of his comment. For example today a hobby seller forum member from UK is getting advice on US payment methods.

The few who miss a mention in a post as to location would also benefit from being able to click and see. I think it's quite useful.

2. The second point also is on usefulness, but from a different angle. Forum members often share their personal information and if you are empathetic, you will pick up and remember personal details

It's not about friends or acquaintances here. I know where maybe 2 dozen folks are. That doesn't help with the hundreds of others.

~ Mark Z.

 

[edger]

Thanks, Edgar. Maybe that mention will prompt a few old timers to step up! Or not.

I appreciate your many attempts to urge others. Thanks

 

[cshubhra]

No realistic downsides as far as I can see.

What's the downside? I don't understand. For me it's a memory issue.

 

[rajangan]

In the FTT forum location is encouraged because much discussion relates to tobacco growing, processing, and storage, and climate matters a lot, and affects answers to questions. Also, there are a lot of questions regarding importation and shipping of tobacco, or availability of seeds.

In this forum, I think it's odd not knowing where people are from, but I also see how it doesn't really matter in most cases.

 

[Elric]

Opsec. Can't always be home to defend the honor of one's cellar!

 

[bnichols23]

If I have to go back & put "Spartanburg, SC' in all of my old posts I'm really going to be mad....


Kidding, "of course"

 

[cshubhra]

1. While no downside, my opinion on human nature - Very fee would bother to look up the location

2. I personally love to exercise my brain capacity, so I prefer to remember what I read. Look up comes later.

The few who miss a mention in a post as to location would also benefit from being able to click and see. I think it's quite useful.



It's not about friends or acquaintances here. I know where maybe 2 dozen folks are. That doesn't help with the hundreds of others.

~ Mark Z.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, there are many times when location is totally irrelevant. But when it does matter—maybe 15-20% of the time—it's such a small thing to take two minutes to appease those who care.

 

[J.GANDY]

I put my location because I'm already Google searchable because of my career, so it doesn't bother me. Also if I just say 'I'm from Georgia!' could mean Georgia the country. If I said 'I'm from Savannah!' That could be misconstrued as the African Savanna, which is not the same place at all!?

 

[cshubhra]

Well as a fun exercise.,let me see how many personal facts I know about you

1. You are from California. This was supposed to be easy, as I believe you have put your location on profile, but I have not looked it up.

2. Your name is John

3. You are the person who evangelizes water cleaning of pipes

4. You are married

5. You have tried to grow a beard / mustache multiple times in your life, but they did not agree with you so you are clean shaven

6. You watch a lot of sports on TV

7. You use golf tees as tampers, so I believe you play a lot of golf

8. You smoke in your car when your wife is present

9. You drive German cars, and I am inclined to guess these are Mercedes. In fact, last 7-9 of your cars were German

10. Your hobby is photography but after a wedding shoot, you decided that you will not shoot wedding any more

I got 10 facts about you just by remembering your posts

Yes, there are many times when location is totally irrelevant. But when it does matter—maybe 15-20% of the time—it's such a small thing to take two minutes to appease those who care.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Quite a few of the lads on here have giant cellars and I think they're worried that those of us with lesser amounts will band together to pull off an Oceans Eleven styleé heist, so they keep their location secret for that reason.

 

[J.GANDY]

Well as a fun exercise.,let me see how many personal facts I know about you

1. You are from California. This was supposed to be easy, as I believe you have put your location on profile, but I have not looked it up.

2. Your name is John

3. You are the person who evangelizes water cleaning of pipes

4. You are married

5. You have tried to grow a beard / mustache multiple times in your life, but they did not agree with you so you are clean shaven

6. You watch a lot of sports on TV

7. You use golf tees as tampers, so I believe you play a lot of golf

8. You smoke in your car when your wife is present

9. You drive German cars, and I am inclined to guess these are Mercedes. In fact, last 7-9 of your cars were German

10. Your hobby is photography but after a wedding shoot, you decided that you will not shoot wedding any more

I got 10 facts about you just by remembering your posts

Man, I have trouble just remembering my wedding anniversary! Also, I have almost missed my own birthday before.. ?