Blank Profiles

[CRM]

It would appear a lot of forum members leave their 'Profile' blank which can be counter productive. While one can understand not disclosing all - a general geographic location can produce some valuable 'local knowledge' to 'where can I' posts.

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[Davy_S]

Yes I agree! If only boat type and area it would help.

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[tome]

This comes up from time to time, there are many reasons why some people prefer to remain anonymous. I agree that boat type and location are useful but wouldn't press for more.

I'll include full details in PMs but otherwise prefer to have a minimal profile.

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[BrendanS]

I'm at a total loss as to why this subject comes up so often.

Why can't people post here without posting info about themselves. I've seen threads where it's been almost suggested that if the newcomer hasn't filled in a profile, then they may not actually own a boat and shouldn't be here.

What about people who are just popping in for a look and are considering buying a boat. Why shouldn't they look and post here?

Others, for a variety of reasons don't want to be identified (they are posting from work for e.g.)

I'm quite happy to post details about myself, cos I'm used to the internet, and not particularly bothered about what people can find out.

Having said that, give me your real name and general area in which you live, and I'll more than likely be able to have your address and postcode inside 60 seconds.From this I can also search the postcode area you live in, and see a huge amount of information about the category of people living in your postcode, typical house prices, and if you are a company director or the like, a huge amount of personal information including what you earn, your share options and how many company shares you bought and sold recently etc etc. It's all public domain, so some people like to keep information to a mimimum.

A few years ago, when people were not so used to the power of the internet, I used to do a party trick. I'd take name and county of a person (if they were a Smith or other common name, a little more narrow geographical information) then show them an aerial photo of their house about 2 minutes later. Used to scare the beejeezus out of most of them

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[ean_p]

the ariel photo's sound good.....where?

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[BrendanS]

http://www.multimap.com/static/photoinfo.htm but they all use the getmapping source

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[wakeup]

Ditto with everything you've said, and many the reasons you've quoted apply to me. PLease post again on Mobo Chat specially for Barryh

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[VicS]

I'll second the suggestion that location and boat type is sensible information to give as it is often relevant to questions asked. It could be given, when relevant, with the question but if its in the profile theres no need.
Also occupation is worth giving because if you see an answer to, for example, an engineering question from an engineer then you know it should be worth taking notice of.
A brief bio also gives an idea of a persons experience.

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[l'escargot]

The difficulty with this is that nothing is verifiable. I can see the reasoning, but if I say in my profile that I have a 60ft cat and have crossed the Atlantic 27 times, anyone would be foolish to take my advice on either cats or the Atlantic - I haven't been on either. Treat the "conversations" in here the same as you would with a friendly stranger in a bar and if advice given has serious consequences, get other opinions.

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[claymore]

Hmm
My cousin is the best engineer I know - he's a farmer.

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[vyv_cox]

Engineers

Trouble is, what's an engineer? Anything from an American train driver to someone researching particle physics.

If you mean a natural ability to make the most of available materials at minimum cost then I agree, many farmers excel at this. If it means a true understanding of the many factors that contribute to the safe, reliable design of machinery, then I don't agree. It's only too obvious on reading these forums that many people with excellent practical skills don't understand the intricacies of equipment design and operation.

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[longmoor]

I DON'T OWN A BOAT. DOES THAT MEAN I HAVE TO WITHDRAW?

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[craigbalsillie]

I always found condoms more satisfactory. Then I had the snip..
No need for withdrawal I fear.

I don't own a boat either. I cruise these forums (fora(?)) on a fact finding mission for when I do have a few hundred quid "spare" to buy an old wreck to renovate and potter around in.. They are a decent bunch from what I can make out. Very willing to impart advice and help no matter how daft the question..

enjoy..



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[longmoor]

Then I'll stay. I have found much of interest to me.

Grateful.

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[LadyInBed]

Re: WITHDRAWAL

Certainly not, even ex-squaddies can have their say here.
Who knows, you might win 'Millionaire' then you can take your pick of boats to buy, if you don't get caught!

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[craigbalsillie]

Laughed till my ribs popped ....NM

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