Where Do You Live V2.0

[Grandad]

I dissapeared from the list but have managed to get back on. You can't get rid of me that easily.

[Ian]

Just re-posting the link to the pedelecs members map as it's a few pages back and getting hard to find.

Google Maps: Forum members locations.

[flecc]

Thanks Ian.

I'm a little concerned about the deletion that Grandad mentioned, since with no backup to immediately restore from, the map is very vulnerable to damage, accidental or otherwise.
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[tgame]

Originally Posted by flecc

Thanks Ian.

I'm a little concerned about the deletion that Grandad mentioned, since with no backup to immediately restore from, the map is very vulnerable to damage, accidental or otherwise.
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I was rather alarmed when mucking about with reversing my bike icon, at how easily I could have damaged all sorts of things. Is there no way of limiting alteration to one's own details?

[Aldby]

Having your location on the map is free and doesn't hurt
I'm glad to see we going international, but there is plenty room for more.
I find it interesting that only one member in Scotland and no members in Wales or Ireland are on the map

In my opinion, the map should be locked and editing should be resricted to one or two 'volunteers' who can add, remove or otherwise modify the map on request via PM, what do you think?

John

[Ian]

There is no doubt it is possible to mess things up but I think limiting editing to certain nominated individuals is somewhat restrictive and would place a workload burden on those individuals. I also feel it may discourage some new members from adding their location. The problem seems to be that its difficult for members to find the instructions that have been given in this and another thread due to the high number of posts.

One approach may be for John to edit the very first post of the thread with clear instructions on how to do things, a link to the relevant google map and possibly a PM link to a volunteer for those not confident about adding themselves.

Another solution, if Russ agrees, would be to have the instructions and link as a single post in a new sticky thread that is locked to prevent further posting. The discussion continuing to take place on this thread.

[Django]

Hi All,

Indeed, the issue of access is one that has concerned me. At the moment, anyone with a computer can wreck the whole thing. My instinct is to keep it as open as possible, but . . .

I have the facility to remove public access and place it in the hands of a few, or indeed of many, if that were felt appropriate. The process for those who wish to add details could easily be made clear beside the map as well as on this site in line with Ian's suggestions.

Any other thoughts?

Cheers,

Django

[Django]

I have added instructions to the side of the map.

Comments welcome.

Cheers,

Django

[Aldby]

Hi Django and Ian,
I do think some kind compromise needs to be worked out to keep it open but prevent people accidentally or maliciously wrecking what has been achieved.
Personally I like the idea of clear instructions on the site and beside the map.
I don't like the idea of 'locking' the map, but a compromise maybe to only allow Senior members to edit the map after receiving a request via PM from a member.
What do you think guys ?

John

[Django]

Hi John,

I would be happy with that - and as it was your idea, your opinion holds a lot of weight!

Practically, and as the 'owner', I need e-mail addresses of those who are entitled to edit in the first instance. From that point, anyone who is already a 'collaborator' can invite others, assuming they have an e-mail address.

The workload Ian mentions is not really an issue from my perspective, but I do understand the desirability of keeping restriction to a minimum.

Ian? Others?

Cheers,

Django