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[Hagar]

I have often wondered why so many didn't put a location on their forum avatar. Does kind of make it easier to find out who is hiding where!!!

[walktheplank]

Hi Stavros, take no notice i will pop over the bridge, if you need help with um. Sonic.

[shipmate60]

RE: Stavros
Be aware that they certainly broke the mould when they made OUR Stavros.




Problem is he was still in it!!     


But the waders are still moulded on!!

Just joking Dave, I think!!


Bob

[portside II]

A location would be nice ,especially if a member is asking advice where to purchase an item , no point giving the address of your local when they are on the other side of the pond . i just did to a chappy in the states  .
daz

[tigertiger]

Hi Portside
Probably why it is a good idea to give a country and possibly county as well.
Hint, hint.

[portside II]

Oops  , sorted    .
daz

[tigertiger]

Double Oops!

I thought you was in Dorset.

[KenP]

We try to avoid having Yorkshiremen in Dorset, apart from wealthy ones like Geoff Boycot who I believe, has a house in Sandbanks .  Must live close to Harry Rednapp

[Bunkerbarge]

Ken, I can't think of a single good reason why I would want to give up decent beer (with a head!), melt in the mouth pork pies, some of the best scenery in the country the best fish and chips in the world.

Apart from which any Yorkshireman who chooses to live elsewhere can't be a real one in the first place, so Boycott doesn't count!!!

[portside II]

went to dorset once , sent me pint back twice ,flat and no head  .

[barryfoote]

Bunkerbarge and Portside,

I have got to agree with you guys. They have absolutely no idea how to brew beer south of Yorkshire, and I am a Lancastrian!!

[oldiron]

What sort of accent would a Welsh/ Canadian Stavros have   

An unfathomable one

John

[wallace]

Bob  everyone should be so proud of where they live I know i am.

[Islander1951]

Re. the question of UK or GB, It's GB over here because we have our own Government.
  No better than any other, but as it only has to govern 45 sq. miles we can do something to limit the damage!!
                                          Ed.

[wallace]

good on yea  I do love Jersey

[Roger in France]

All Members are encouraged to list their approximate location in their Profile.

This should not be too specific to protect your privacy. However, a location helps Mayhem gain an understanding of how widely the site is used and allows other Members to help with recommendations which relate to where you live and sail.

It is easy to add a location, just click on "Profile" at the head of the page. If you need help let me or any of the Moderators know and we will be glad to help.

Roger in France
Moderator

[regiment]

HOW RIGHT YOU ARE 

[Peter]

I agree, and have ammended my profile accordingly.

Peter

[shipmate60]

As Above,
It can be so confusing if asking a question when you don't even know which continent (or planet in some cases) you are residing in.

Bob

[pugwash]

Would it help if it was a mandatory box to fill in when you join the Forum at least that would
catch the new members.

Geoff

[Watchleader]

There is a box for location, as all members who have filled out their profile will know.
Some do not bother to show what their location is, for whatever reason! 
Even if it was made mandatory, what checks could be made to verify that the location is accurate!!
It seems a fact that we will just have to endure and may be better to just ignore posts from those who are shy about where they are!!  -- assuming they know?

[Peter Fitness]

As you would probably know, Bob, there have been many attempts made to encourage members to include their location with their profile but, apart from a few, most do not do so. Frankly, I don't care who knows where I live, my location is easily found as I use my own name on the forum. So far I have not had anyone land at my front door trying to sell me something I don't want, as a result of showing my location here.

Peter.

[DickyD]

As Above,
It can be so confusing if asking a question when you don't even know which continent (or planet in some cases) you are residing in.

Bob

I know where I'm residing Bob 

[Prophet]

I think its more the fact they others don;t want to share some information on line such as age, real names, or locations to do with identity theft, and such. for some of the 'older' guys who don't realise that identity theft is a real issue at present and revealing real information about yourself puts you at a higher risk then those who don't.

I personally reveal some information but only infomation that i know can't be used in any way to cause issues later down the line, just remember how many people can over the world can view your personal infomation from your profile just by a few clicks of a button. its kinda freaky!

That said some of the information on here can't be used for much its to vague  but ask yourself this, do you want to risk your identity stolen, do you want to get stuck with £1000's worth of debt you didn't cause, facing heavy fine's bad credit rating, or even jail time because of others actions with your personal information?

[DickyD]

. for some of the 'older' guys who don't realise that identity theft is a real issue at present and revealing real information about yourself puts you at a higher risk then those who don't.

"for some of the 'older' guys". Pushing your luck dont you think. Try more experienced.

[essex2visuvesi]

Maybe just a region would be good for example in the UK it could be cambs, north yorks, etc for US and Australians they could use states

I dont use my real name of the forum as my surname is very uncommon, (Im the only one with my surname in Finland)

[bosun]

Bob,s original question was about location, I think that,s a reasonable enough request, what would be the point of responding to somebody looking for a certain boat fitting, by saying we have it in our local model  shop, (if there is such a thing anymore,),,,only to find they live in Tasmania or somewhere, ( no offence to any Tasmanian member,s )
Bosun

[RaaArtyGunner]

"for some of the 'older' guys". Pushing your luck dont you think. Try more experienced.

Or Mature 

[Colin Bishop]

Or Mature

On Mayhem? You must be joking....!

[Circlip]

Should've gone with "Meldrews" Prophet. 

  Regards  Ian.

[Watchleader]

but ask yourself this, do you want to risk your identity stolen, do you want to get stuck with £1000's worth of debt you didn't cause, facing heavy fine's bad credit rating, or even jail time because of others actions with your personal information?

Just a tad OTT regarding this thread
Nothing in the profile section of this forum reveals anything that is not already in the public domain.

A location is no more than what it says. It's not your address and postcode - is it??

Most of us older ones are pretty clear about the perils of identify theft and the ways of protecting against it, I think!
Some identities are just not worth stealing

[norry]

...Hi GUys...

On this and other Forums, I use my own Name and my location is there for all to see...

Why dont we all just use the name that our Parents  gave us and stop hiding behind a false name and not showing Location...Or maybe you have something to hide...
Or Maybe you are ashamed of your real name...

...Best Regards...Norry...

[essex2visuvesi]

when you have the name of Hesketh Augustus Fatanfatangolebiscutbarrel Essex2visuvesi is easier lol

[karls]

when you have the name of Hesketh Augustus Fatanfatangolebiscutbarrel Essex2visuvesi is easier lol

damm thats some name   but i like  the hesketh motorbike

[bosun]

Everythings on mine including my website, and Bosun has been my nickname for over 40 years.
Bosun