Location, location, location.

[BUFF7MM]

This thread got me to thinking
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=145235
Why is it that so many members don't show under their avatar where they are located? It would definately help knowing where someone is located before answering a question like where can I find something or as the OP in the above thread is from Missouri, and off the top of my head I have no idea about the laws in that state, I've got a hard enough time keeping up with the BS laws in this state.

 

[PJDiesel]

People who think they are anonymous here, fear others knowing their location.

 

[chale127]

Because some people are overly(IMHO) protective of where they live...and that is completely their right to be that way

 

[stu929]

Because the NSA is watching!


I agree though it does help at times when answering peoples questions.

 

[spclopr8tr]

It is particularly irritating in the classifieds when they state "this will be face to face only", and then don't bother to tell you if they are in western, northern, southern MD or the eastern shore. It makes a difference if you have spend a $100 on gas and tolls to get to their "Maryland" location.

The threads usually begin with, "so what's a good local body shop" without any clue what "local" means to them.

 

[budman93]

People who think they are anonymous here, fear others knowing their location.

That's why I just list the county. I don't see any problem with that.

 

[Mooseman]

Buff, I have often wondered the same thing. It is hard to give people advice on some things without having a clue as to where they are.

 

[BUFF7MM]

It is particularly irritating in the classifieds when they state "this will be face to face only", and then don't bother to tell you if they are in western, northern, southern MD or the eastern shore. It makes a difference if you have spend a $100 on gas and tolls to get to their "Maryland" location.

The threads usually begin with, "so what's a good local body shop" without any clue what "local" means to them.

Exactly what I'm talking about.

That's why I just list the county. I don't see any problem with that.

this would be the easiest thing to do as most counties in Maryland are fairly big.

Buff, I have often wondered the same thing. It is hard to give people advice on some things without having a clue as to where they are.

precisely why I linked to the thread I did.

 

[Inigoes]

If you stay mobile, it's harder for them to track ya

 

[PJDiesel]

That's why I just list the county. I don't see any problem with that.

The person in question had no location at all (and, as it turns out isn't even from Maryland).

But, lots of guys do it. I don't take issue with it, I just like to see where others are from (within MD) and also don't mind them knowing where I'm at.

 

[BUFF7MM]

If you stay mobile, it's harder for them to track ya

I know your always on the move ya stinking beach bum.

 

[chale127]

If you stay mobile, it's harder for them to track ya

but not impossible

 

[Inigoes]

I know your always on the move ya stinking beach bum.

I'll be back when the temperature is above freezing

 

[BUFF7MM]

I'll be back when the temperature is above freezing

See you in August.

 

[Mooseman]

I'll be back when the temperature is above freezing

I will be the first to wish you a happy July 4th.

 

[Overboost44]

Because some people still think the "Eastern Shore" is a million miles away.:roll eyes: and "Western MD" means anything over the bridge to someone from the Eastern Shore.

 

[Vile Shadow]

If people want to know where I'm at, they'll ask.

If I want 'em to know, I'll tell 'em.

Work doesn't need to know what the hell I do on the interwebz.