Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Sorry, another thread which is basically about regions but I need to canvas some opinion on this.
We collect post code data via the Location Services page on the top bar. This is just the first half of a postcode, which is used to generate that page and also locate your region. The data is also anonymised and displayed visually on the Regional Statistics link on that page.
(example - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/regionstats.php?fid=38 )
Now in order to make the regions stronger, it would make sense to reveal the usernames of everyone who is in those places.
My question is simple - would this be appropriate?
[Edited on 25-06-2010 by Ian]
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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I wouldn't see it as being inappropriate tbh. It's not as if it pinpoints your exact house. But implementing software that you can opt out of it would clear up any grey areas!
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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sounds okay, your not giving away full personal addresses and I would say most people have their "region" on their profile anyway.
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Conway563
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
Location: Yate, Bristol
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I can't see it being an issue as 90% of people show their location anyway
I'd probably be doing it asking for consent just to cover myself though
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smcGSI16V
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Registered: 26th May 03
Location: Farnborough Drives: Thurlby 888 CDTi No.98
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I dont see it being an issue at all as no full address is being given out.
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Tom G
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Registered: 4th Aug 08
Location: Cheshire
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I can't see a problem, as you say offer a opt out for people
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Archie
Organiser: Scotland
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Registered: 18th Dec 07
Location: South Ayrshire
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I'd prefer it if not everyone and there dog knew where my car was kept at night ...
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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^Not much chance of that
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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They won't - the only change I'm proposing is that the list of users will be available next to the numbers on this page -
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/regionstats.php?fid=33
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mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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seems fine to me.
i used to have crail on my profile which pretty much pin points my car as its a pretty small town! 
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Cole
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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i woulkd say no problem at all i live in the bn postcode which is huge will it only use the 1st 2 letters or the 1st 4 as that can pinpoint an area imho
[Edited on 24-06-2010 by Cole]
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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when i made that interactive map which showed dots for all the users who had there postcode, when you clicked or hovered on the dot it showed there username, didnt get any drama about it
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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You only had banned CS members though Steve, they couldn't really complain.
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Steve
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Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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tbh i had my fair share of non cs members that used to love to whinge about stuff like this, and they never spoke about it
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Archie
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Registered: 18th Dec 07
Location: South Ayrshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
They won't - the only change I'm proposing is that the list of users will be available next to the numbers on this page -
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/regionstats.php?fid=33
Ah thats fair enough, no issues with that then 
I get paranoid when i see/hear unfamiliar cars driving down my culdesac late at night 
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AndyKent
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Registered: 3rd Sep 05
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No issue at all for me. Default that it shows your username, opt out if you're really worried about it.
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connollygt30
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Registered: 16th Nov 08
Location: West Lothian
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quote:
Originally posted by Archie
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
They won't - the only change I'm proposing is that the list of users will be available next to the numbers on this page -
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/regionstats.php?fid=33
Ah thats fair enough, no issues with that then
I get paranoid when i see/hear unfamiliar cars driving down my culdesac late at night
Why?
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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So do I archie, my Corsa got broken into when I was sleeping less than 8 meters away from it, open window and everything. And I live in aparently one of the poshest areas in the country.
It'd be alright if it didn't pinpoint my location anymore than Windsor say...
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JordanR
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Registered: 20th Oct 09
Location: Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset
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I don't see it being a problem, would be quite good to see who is near you!
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
Location: Oxford, UK Drives: Jap wagon
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Sounds good to me, my profile says Oxford and all that is going to do is say that I am somewhere in Oxfordshire. It would be quite good to have a list of people that are in the same local areas as you as then you can ask about much more local stuff.
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
So do I archie, my Corsa got broken into when I was sleeping less than 8 meters away from it, open window and everything. And I live in aparently one of the poshest areas in the country.
It'd be alright if it didn't pinpoint my location anymore than Windsor say...
poshest areas in the country
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
Location: Highland
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Theres only 2 people active in my postcode anyway
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tom_simes
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Organiser: South Wales
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Registered: 12th Jan 05
Location: Undy, Newport Drives: Skoda Octavia vRS estate
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Sorted, I've done mine - I like it, should help the organisers a fair bit!
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Yes, hopefully.
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Archie
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Registered: 18th Dec 07
Location: South Ayrshire
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quote:
Originally posted by connollygt30
quote:
Originally posted by Archie
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
They won't - the only change I'm proposing is that the list of users will be available next to the numbers on this page -
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/regionstats.php?fid=33
Ah thats fair enough, no issues with that then
I get paranoid when i see/hear unfamiliar cars driving down my culdesac late at night
Why?
Because i live in a quiet dead end street, i'm not talking like 10/11 at night late, like 2/3/4AM i've heard cars come in and out my street.
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