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Mat · Jun 24, 2008

Is it possible to search members by location? I know you are lookin at a software/forum upgrade soon, but I wondered if it was possible on the current version, and also something you may want to add on the new one.

Basically, when sending PMs regarding local meets, it would be handy to be able to search for members with your area who may not be aware of such meets.

I usually add people to my buddies list when I see they're local, but sometimes forget lol

Cheers

andycupra · Jun 24, 2008

As long as there was controls in place, i wouldnt want to inundated with 'spam' PMs

Mat · Jun 24, 2008

fair point, but it's just that I send a PM about a week before a meet as a reminder. Would be useful to search for members locally

DPJ · Jun 24, 2008

The added problem is that location is just a text string - so people can put anything - see Andycupra's above.

In the new version, I think you'll be able to set up local 'groups' that you can subscribe to.

Mat · Jun 24, 2008

I know that in theory you can put anything down. but you could still filter all "chesterfield" members, "rotherham" etc

the people with "somewhere in the middle" & "between a hard place and a rock", you'll just have to get to know them and find out where they roughly are lol

Anyway, the new version sounds promising.

jtonline · Jun 24, 2008

As I understand it, a user with Admin rights can change a setting within this forum software that adds the Location field to the searchable fields in the Members List.

Code:

AdminCP ->
User Profile Fields ->
User Profile Field Manager -> {{ Location }} -> 
Edit -> 
Field Searchable on Members List: [B]Yes[/B]

Seems like a good idea.

Forbez · Jul 18, 2008

Or use the Google map of Seatcupra members.

Mat · Jul 18, 2008

I know there was a link to that map thing. But last time i looked (about 6 months ago), it wasn't up to date. Even I wasn't on there

DPJ · Jul 18, 2008

Mat @ SWS said:
I know there was a link to that map thing. But last time i looked (about 6 months ago), it wasn't up to date. Even I wasn't on there

You won't be on there if you haven't put yourself on..............

Mat · Jul 18, 2008

where's the link again. Maybe i'll add myself :harhar:

Edit:

Found it (pinned top of page)

:doh:

FSiLeonMike · Jul 18, 2008

Mat @ SWS said:
Is it possible to search members by location? I know you are lookin at a software/forum upgrade soon, but I wondered if it was possible on the current version, and also something you may want to add on the new one.

Basically, when sending PMs regarding local meets, it would be handy to be able to search for members with your area who may not be aware of such meets.

I usually add people to my buddies list when I see they're local, but sometimes forget lol

Cheers

Would be a fantastic idea, as myself and Olaf have tried to organise meets, and this would be great for finding local members.

FSiLeonMike · Jul 18, 2008

DPJ said:
The added problem is that location is just a text string - so people can put anything - see Andycupra's above.

In the new version, I think you'll be able to set up local 'groups' that you can subscribe to.

If people don't put their location in, its there choice. And probably because they don't wanna be found, so it therefore follows that anyone who adds there location, doesn't mind being found i woukld guess, so people searching by location wouldn't offend them.

m0rk · Jul 18, 2008

The new software is literally round the corner - we're just finalising some details

I won't support "spam" from members - it's unsolicited & therefore not permitted

However, there will be user joinable 'groups' that this function may well perform.

Mat · Jul 18, 2008

Quick question (might be a bit daft)

Will we actually "visually" notice a difference? Will the forum still have the same template or will it be given a lightly different look, possibly even a new makeover?

Are you also using the same forum software still? I gather you are?

m0rk · Jul 18, 2008

You will notice the difference immediately

Mat · Jul 18, 2008

cool.

should be good to see then.

goin slightly off topic - is the front page gonna get re-done to match? At the moment it seems to be a "seperate" thing, if that makes sense. Just wondered if the two would tie in together a little better (as in colour scheme etc)

caveo · Jul 18, 2008

On another vw forum you have a UK map with dots and when you scroll over them you see the members name and location .

Mat · Jul 18, 2008

this has that dude

Thread: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79649
Direct Link to Map: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/vbgooglemapme.php

caveo · Jul 18, 2008

Cool , just added myself.

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