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Topic # 113824 29-Jan-2013 12:16 Send private message

It'd be really handy to have peoples city available on the main conversation pages when you're replying to questions, as people often want advice that requires a local solution.

It should be optional, as not everyone will want to share that information.




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  Reply # 753395 30-Jan-2013 17:34 Send private message

I agree with you 100%. I often have to ask people where they are from in NZ.

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  Reply # 753397 30-Jan-2013 17:36 Send private message

Most people don't enter anything. And yes people who ask for help but don't provide a minimum of information is annoying too.





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  Reply # 753460 30-Jan-2013 20:18 Send private message

If it was visible on the forum threads maybe more people would enter it? The regulars probably would anyway.




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  Reply # 753980 31-Jan-2013 16:14 Send private message

timmmay: If it was visible on the forum threads maybe more people would enter it? The regulars probably would anyway.

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  Reply # 753982 31-Jan-2013 16:14 Send private message

So whereabouts are you timmay?

Palmerston North here.

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  Reply # 753986 31-Jan-2013 16:25 Send private message

I've asked about this before also. Personally find it useful on other forums, especially for buy sell type things or group meet ups, gives you a gauge of how many are in the area.



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  Reply # 753988 31-Jan-2013 16:28 Send private message

Wellington... it's in my profile but it's not public.




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