Thread: UK and Ireland members

Originally Posted by Bigirishkev

Well that was what I was thinking Ed

I think the idea of subforum by geographical area is a good one, i realise that some of the others are for convenience of language but also from another practical consideration things like retail outlets etc, I often see people from the US suggesting places like harbor freight or hobby lobby which don't help those of us outside the US. I appreciateciate that they are being helpful and.that the intention is good so I don't mean any disrespect in saying.it. have any mods given input either way yet?

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I think the idea of subforum by geographical area is a good one, i realise that some of the others are for convenience of language but also from another practical consideration things like retail outlets etc, I often see people from the US suggesting places like harbor freight or hobby lobby which don't help those of us outside the US. I appreciateciate that they are being helpful and.that the intention is good so I don't mean any disrespect in saying.it. have any mods given input either way yet?

No nothing yet.
It was exactly for the kinda things you were talking about that I thought it would be good.
I've been told about great products that when I finally find online, the shipping fees are several times more than the cost of the product

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I think the idea of subforum by geographical area is a good one, i realise that some of the others are for convenience of language but also from another practical consideration things like retail outlets etc, I often see people from the US suggesting places like harbor freight or hobby lobby which don't help those of us outside the US. I appreciateciate that they are being helpful and.that the intention is good so I don't mean any disrespect in saying.it. have any mods given input either way yet?

I always try to be conscientious of this,

It does make it hard sometimes as many members don't list their location.

Originally Posted by pfries

I always try to be conscientious of this,

It does make it hard sometimes as many members don't list their location.

I know I don't list a location, the app I use doesn't seem to allow me to edit my profile. I'll have to get it sorted at some point.
Is it much work to set up a sub forum?
If not could we not just open one and see what happens. Once up and running we can keep an eye out for new members and advise them where to go

Originally Posted by Bigirishkev

I know I don't list a location, the app I use doesn't seem to allow me to edit my profile. I'll have to get it sorted at some point.
Is it much work to set up a sub forum?
If not could we not just open one and see what happens. Once up and running we can keep an eye out for new members and advise them where to go

The Moderators or developers would have to do that, and a moderator would be needed to monitor the forum.
You would have to talk to one of them and they will probably want to discuss it with the other Mod's.
Just maintaining an additional thread is added work for them,
don't take it personal if they do not feel there will be enough interest and or benefit to merit it.

Originally Posted by pfries

The Moderators or developers would have to do that, and a moderator would be needed to monitor the forum.
You would have to talk to one of them and they will probably want to discuss it with the other Mod's.
Just maintaining an additional thread is added work for them,
don't take it personal if they do not feel there will be enough interest and or benefit to merit it.

I suppose we would need a UK mod to be willing to run it. I'm assuming that's how the Scandinavian and Belux ones came about.
I looked at them to see how much activity they had, only about a dozen threads each in the last year.
How would we go about contacting the Mods?

If you look on the main forum page the moderators are listed next to the sub forums they are over.
Pick one you feel comfortable talking to about it and shoot them a PM.

I'll take a look and see what can be done. I didn't get a massive response to this thread but it'd take some time to gather everyone.

Originally Posted by pfries

I always try to be conscientious of this,

It does make it hard sometimes as many members don't list their location.

That's ok pat, if the intention is good and true, then no one can think badly of you for your lack of telepathy

Originally Posted by Bigirishkev

I know I don't list a location, the app I use doesn't seem to allow me to edit my profile. I'll have to get it sorted at some point.
Is it much work to set up a sub forum?
If not could we not just open one and see what happens. Once up and running we can keep an eye out for new members and advise them where to go

That looks like a job I would be good at. I like telling people where to go!


Mick