A protest! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:26:12 am
content: I am gong to refuse to answer anyone who does not have their country set in their profile. I am soooooo tired of asking newbies what country they are from when they ask for recommendations for what thing to buy. It is so wasteful of time, and so pointless that this happens over and over and over. I thought this was resolved with the forum settings, but it still continues and I am getting very tired of it. What says the herd?I know,I am being grumpy, but c'mon.......

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:29:44 am
content: I thought I fixed this in the forum settings to force new user to pick a ocuntry, but it doesn't work. I do not know what is wrong, sorry. I have spent many hours on this.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:42:14 am
content: I have just installed the latest version. Don't know if it'll make a difference.Even if it does work for new registration I can find no way to force existing people to select a country.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:44:26 am
content: Just checked by registering a new person, nope, doesn't work.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:46:42 am
content: Thanks for trying Dave. Perhaps you can put a message in the sign up that states that the user must set their country flag or they might be ignored.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:51:55 am
content: Ah, got it!It now requires new users to select the country before they can sign up. Bug seems to have been fixed.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 07:55:41 am
content: Could do a global PM or email message to all current users asking them to set the country code

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 08:12:24 am
content: Quote from: Psi on July 17, 2015, 07:55:41 amHave never done that!

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 08:27:16 am
content: Wow, if you were going to do a global mail drop please add the following line and I know that it has been asked before and the response was that they still dont bother to use it, we can only try. It shouldn't add much to the printing costs and it would be nice if all newbies got a reminder notification to start them off, occasionally I will use Google and follow the term with EEVblog which brings up a short list and this works a bit better for me.Please remember to use the search feature before starting a new thread

author: AndreasF
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 08:36:47 am
content: and a link to this (or something similar):http://www.wikihow.com/Ask-a-Question-on-the-Internet-and-Get-It-AnsweredNot that it's going to help ...

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 09:06:01 am
content: I agree with @wilfred.It is not hard to say"Please set your country flag in your profile so that forum members can provide more accurate suggestions".I don't have a problem with it.

author: timofonic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 09:57:54 am
content: I think country is not enough. What about able to put a better specified location? I'm from Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:04:07 am
content: Quote from: Circuiteromalaguito on July 17, 2015, 09:57:54 amAnd I am from -41.338071, 173.185442I don't think so.Country is sufficient to provide enough information for help.If you want to disclose your almost exact address, put it in your posting signature.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:11:04 am
content: In case anyone gives a rats I'm from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and to prove it the car number plates sayVictoria the place to be, at least they let us fill in the last few words.Muttley

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:19:06 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 17, 2015, 07:51:55 amHope it works this time.Quote from: Circuiteromalaguito on July 17, 2015, 09:57:54 amNo need.Choose a flag AND type in your Location, there's options to do each, hopefully one's now compulsory.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:20:46 am
content: Melbourne is a big place...And, BTW I love Melbourne.I am from little old Nelson, New Zealand... It says so in my profile... Little being 80,000 people in the Tasman district...That's as much disclosure as I am prepared to offer.A forum registration should not insist on you providing your location, however knowing a persons country assists in providing help...just my 10c worth.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:24:11 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:20:46 amI'd hope the black flag is still an option for those that NEED to keep their location private.Let's hope we don't get a rush on black flags.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:28:19 am
content: Quote from: tautech on July 17, 2015, 10:24:11 amI don't get it with the black flag...I am proud of being a Kiwi and am happy to disclose my country and city.Obviously I am not going to disclose my residential location on the internet, but come on... Black flag... really...

author: timofonic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:28:21 am
content: Quote from: tautech on July 17, 2015, 10:24:11 amDo we accept pirates and nomads in the forum?

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:32:15 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:28:19 amYeah, but I guess it is needed for some people living in countries where authorities aren't that nice. Maybe I'm wrong.Cheers.---Daniel

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:33:29 am
content: Quote from: Circuiteromalaguito on July 17, 2015, 10:28:21 amPirates and Nomad can update their Country settings at will...And, yes, Pirates and Nomads who have something to offer are probably very welcome...

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:36:03 am
content: Quote from: f1rmb on July 17, 2015, 10:32:15 amIf you are talking about the countries that I think you are talking about, the country flag setting will make no difference...They are being tracked anyway.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:43:09 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:28:19 amIMHO you need to provide for those that NEED maintain their anonymity, some are constrained from membership of forums by employers and while they are presently very few, without a black flag they would be prevented from joining EEVblog after Daves recent.That would not be good.I previously wasn't a fan of the black flag but I have long ago 180'ed on this issue.I too am very proud to be Kiwi Mr.B.

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:48:27 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:36:03 amYes, I know.There is also the case of people living in some kind of "hated" countries. They maybe don't want to get bad reactions due to actions of some crazy, fanatic guys.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 10:54:23 am
content: I have to agree with tautech on the black flag option it's better than no flag at all and indicates to others that the member has made a consideration in relation to disclosing their location.Muttley

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 11:14:56 am
content: @tautechI am sure there are people that want maintain their anonymity with their employer and I get that (especially considering my full time job roll), however if they want help and assistance then they should use an "off employer site" registration and visit EEVblog not on the employers time... Yes, I am being hypocritical because I cruse EEVblog in company time... (but hey, I am a senior manager... LOL... Is that OK???)@f1rmbYes, understand what you are saying.@mutleyOk, point taken... yes, I will run with that.All that said, I will shut up and go to bed now...

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 11:38:55 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:04:07 amI say "continent".I'm in Spain but I have no clue where to buy anything inside Spain, all my stuff comes from "Europe".Quote from: Lightages on July 17, 2015, 07:26:12 amFine. Stop doing it.FWIW: I think that 'forcing' people to reveal their info will cause as many problems as it solves.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 11:47:29 am
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:28:19 amOK, you're a rompin' stompin' Kiwi and proud of it!But ... nobody voted you as spokesperson for the world. It should be there so long as evenoneperson wants it. Heck, it should be there even if nobody wanted ityet. Just because you can't instantly think of a reason doesn't mean there isn't one.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 12:08:43 pm
content: No one is being forced to chose the country they areactuallyin. Anyone who wanted to remain truly anonymous can pick any one of a few hundred.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 12:14:29 pm
content: If some of us choose not to set our location, what's the big deal? If I'm looking for local part suppliers, I don't mind disclosing the approximate location, but I certainly don't want every post tagged with my location, and if I happen to be a resident of a small island nation, I'd be giving away a very large clue to my identity. The most interesting 'nation' in the list ishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouvet_Island, a Norwegian dependency with a permanent population of zero, so anyone truthfully claiming that, is identifying themselves as the electronics 'geek' of a very small expedition (the research station accommodates six)!I am happy to admit at any time that my usual habitat is located approximately 1 AU from Sol.

author: timofonic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 12:20:47 pm
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:36:03 amVery smart people can avoid tracking wisely...@FungusHola!I find most shops in Spain to be crappy and expensive. I understand you...

author: f4eru
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 01:38:09 pm
content: Why care the locationI don't care, I will answer you even if you are in the USA

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 02:48:04 pm
content: The problem with not disclosing a country is something like this:QuoteThis type of bare question without any location comes up all the time. I don't care if people don't want to disclose their location but I was just getting tired of having to give as my first response "Where do you live?" If people want an answer as to where or what they should buy, their location is a big part of the recommendation. It is a waste of time to go over all the possibilities all around the world just to have them say they can't use ebay, or they won't import anything because of their countries importation fees, etc..This was my complaint. It happens all the time.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 02:57:18 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on July 17, 2015, 10:11:04 amLong dead english queen , the place to be .i think not ...

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:05:53 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 17, 2015, 07:26:12 amOur importance we over estimate, do we?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:08:29 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on July 17, 2015, 03:05:53 pmNODid you not read my last post? My complaint is not just my own. This has been discussed in the past and many people have complained about this too.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:21:40 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 17, 2015, 08:58:11 amHA! Of course you wouldn't actuallyknowHOW many people ignore those with no flag or black flag.I will admit that I have grown weary of playing 20-Questions with clueless people. If they can't discern how to ask a question or how much information is necessary to evaluate the situation, then they probably won't understand the answer, either and it is a waste of their time and mine.

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:40:04 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 17, 2015, 03:08:29 pmMany others haven't complained.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:46:27 pm
content: Quote from: jancumps on July 17, 2015, 03:40:04 pmhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/where-the-bloody-hell-are-you/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/please-show-your-country/Just with a simple quick search.......

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 03:54:31 pm
content: Quote from: Richard Crowley on July 17, 2015, 03:21:40 pmWe are not require to answer all the questions. Pick the ones you like, others will be other questions and as for the rest, tough luck. The 'my way or the highway' approach, not by you, is inappropriate for such a diverse community.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 04:04:14 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on July 17, 2015, 03:54:31 pmYou might want to consider that if people are going to ignore people who ask these questions without saying where they live that making sure they do disclose their location before they post will get them more answers and actually help them rather than have them be ignored. There is still the black flag option and they can even indicate the wrong country if they want. At least they know and have made the conscious decision and we can then decide not to waste our time trying to help someone with information that isn't relevant.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 08:35:39 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 17, 2015, 03:08:29 pmQuite right.Derailed thread from not too long ago:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/news/zero-posters-purged/

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 11:19:53 pm
content: The flag option is probably not relevant to established members, it's the new ones that cause the grief that Lightages refers to. And we nearly forgot this one, I was very proud of this post some of my better work.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/(freebies)-cleaning-up-some-stuff/

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2015, 11:51:07 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 17, 2015, 11:28:33 pmHad to Google vexillologist.Flag fetish?As all these links pop up as part of this discussion, another:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/(poll)-setting-the-country-in-new-user-profiles/In that one there is 65% support for compulsion, admittedly some do not want the black flag retained but despite their views there is good reason for it.Add to this the support of many SC's that are weary of trying to get basic info from newbies.Daves statement and very recent actions reveal his understanding of the communitys needs and hopefully we can how move forward.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2015, 05:57:17 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on July 17, 2015, 11:51:07 pmWe should reduce the size of the black flag by 65% then.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 06:01:02 am
content: Ironically, black flags (as the one flown by @mojo-chan) are not being displayed at all. We see only the "missing-image" icon where the black flag should be. This happens on both my Chrome and on Internet Explorer browsers.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 06:07:22 am
content: Same here.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 08:17:18 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 19, 2015, 06:07:22 am+1Noticed it soon after Dave did hisDave, furtherrequired to fix the black flag, you'll probably have create a country name for it.

author: gildasd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 08:35:13 am
content: Quote from: tautech on July 19, 2015, 08:17:18 amAs far as I am concerned, a black flag means you are a submarine and are surrendering.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 11:11:37 am
content: Oh for %DEITY%'s sake, simply add "The World" with the UN flag to the list!As has previously been suggested, continent or region choices would also be useful. A couple of obvious ones would be the EU and NAFTA countries.

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 01:59:09 pm
content: Quote from: Mr.B on July 17, 2015, 10:36:03 amExactly! Hence my flagQuote from: wilfred on July 17, 2015, 11:28:33 pmThe country name is in the tag when you hover the mouse over the flag. I know this as I am constantly testing my flag knowledge this wayKeep it like it is, I like it when I get it rightOk, now that we know flags should be enforced, may I demand that people disclose their ages? I refuse to speak to anyone if I don't know their age. It's unprofessional.(Just kidding, spare the banhammer! I remember this being suggested once before)

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 03:00:00 pm
content: Quote from: gildasd on July 19, 2015, 08:35:13 am"There are two types of naval vessel: submarines and targets."An old saying.

author: steves
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 01:46:59 am
content: If only there was a white flag I would have hoisted it long ago.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 02:28:44 am
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on July 17, 2015, 10:54:23 amThe black flag should be selected with an option called "I have a very good reason not to show my country, I'm sorry".I don't feel I have ever been treated differently for my flag. Well, this country is not that relevant in the big scheme of things anyways.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 02:41:47 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on July 20, 2015, 02:28:44 amExcept for it's reknown for gorgeous women.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 06:43:28 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on July 20, 2015, 02:28:44 amThe people proposing this obviously don't think thereareany good reasons.Every single person in the world should be standing up and shouting about how proud they are of the statistically insignificant event of their birthplace/religion/color/etc.As to the 'buying advice!!' problem: I think it's better to put in a big sticky 'read this before asking what to buy' post and have a boilerplate reply that says "Please readTHISand try asking that again..."Anybody caughtNOTposting the boilerplate reply to an offending question can be publicly flamed and shamed. Maybe three non-boilerplate replies could even get you banned from the forum. Problem solved.This solution keeps the problem localized without dragging the entire Internet into toeing a line only being advocated by a minority. That's the way the Internet has always worked, that's the way the Internetshouldwork.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 06:55:45 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on July 20, 2015, 06:43:28 amOh, Phuleeeeze!This is about very practical things like mains power voltage, acquisition source availability, shipping, import tariffs, etc.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 07:38:20 am
content: Quote from: Richard Crowley on July 20, 2015, 06:55:45 amAnd that's exactly why mysolutionworks so well.

author: modrobert
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 07:56:24 am
content: Black like this?

author: Deathwish
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 08:05:32 am
content: Quote from: modrobert on July 20, 2015, 07:56:24 amI'm up for that flag too. Those living in europe could post this one perhaps......

author: modrobert
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 12:28:28 pm
content: After reading the whole thread I can understand some of the concerns about showing the country flag, it's hard to be completely neutral and objective. Check this fictional example post I just made up.QuoteNow, what is the first thing that comes to mind after reading that request, potential associations those country flags could give (at least if you are easily indoctrinated by mainstream media outlets in the west).If you were able to help, would you feel equally inclined to do so regardless of the posters country? Really?

author: modrobert
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 01:33:46 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 20, 2015, 01:07:32 pmI agree about the middle solution.Being an admin of a forum myself for the past 12 years, I can relate to these kind of problems.A few years ago I added some php code which blocked any new threads posted with the text 'need help' or 'please help' in the "topic/subject" line (when string matched the user was instructed to change the subject line), it was a desperate attempt to force users into posting meaningful problem descriptions in a support forum, because "I need help" isn't really useful for someone who could potentially help when browsing the forum threads by subject title. Anyway, the strategy backfired and some users got really frustrated instead, so now they can type "I need help" as topic again.I guess my point is that forcing the user by code (or otherwise) is rarely the right way.

author: dcac
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 02:31:12 pm
content: IMO sharing any personal information on forums should never be mandatory.I really fail to understand why a simple info tag wouldn’t suffice - That it might be a good idea to provide for what market/Country when i.e. asking for buying advice.BTW, "Modify Forum Profile" information still reads:Quote

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 02:42:20 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 20, 2015, 01:07:32 pmThis.Quote from: fungusSeems a better way. Vocal few made grudgingly happy without affecting all 20,000 satisfied forum members.You could maybe add a hint on the signup page where it asks for the country: "If you're just signing up to ask for buying advice then this is a good idea..."

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 03:41:39 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on July 20, 2015, 06:43:28 amYour proposed solution is itself abusive. There are many ways of pointing out that one needs to know the O.P.'s location, or other details they have chosen not to disclose, to be able to give good or even valid answers to certain questions. Its not just buying/selling topics that need the location. (e.g. anything involving AC power or broadcast timesignals) Boilerplate replies aren't always appropriate. As long as the reply asking for the missing information isn't inappropriately abusive, there's no need to start flaming anyone.

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 03:54:23 pm
content: Members trying to dictate what other members should do - it rubs me the wrong way.Go ahead and don't reply to posts without flags. But don't impose your rules on others.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 08:31:32 pm
content: Quote from: Ian.M on July 20, 2015, 03:41:39 pmSure they are."You just asked a question that requires a location-specific answer but you didn't supply your location. If you still want a reply; please let people know where you live, what your mains voltage is, etc.Thanks."PS: This is covered in the forum's sticky (click here to view).What situation would something like that not apply to? How would you modify it so that it does?(Let's all collaborate on a standard reply...)

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 10:37:59 pm
content: Those who are accusing people like me, who are asking for the mandatory country indication, of intolerance are being overly defensive and are not considering the whole idea. The problem is when people ask specific questions that almost require location information and it is obvious they haven't even bothered to say where they can buy from.It has been said over and over, nobody needs to put their real location if they are that concerned about revealing it. At least this way we know that the person has considered their location information and has made a conscious decision to set the flag. If the black flag is available then it can be used.If the person has made an active decision to not indicate their correct location, that is fine. If they then post a question about what/how/where to buy something and then reject answers because it doesn't work where they live, then we can chastise them for not being clearer.As it is now, the majority of the newbies posting come in and make no indication where they are or where they can buy and ask for advice on purchases. This wastes everyone's time and after the hundredth time people will either not respond or get nasty with them. This is not good for welcoming newcomers nor encouraging people to help.That is my intent and point. The OP was not some narrow minded, intolerant, racist and elitist ego maniacal rant.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 10:54:32 pm
content: Quote from: modrobert on July 20, 2015, 01:33:46 pmI think that the criticism was more in the direction of being a busybody.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 11:08:43 pm
content: OK, same statement applies. How trying to help people the best way when they ask for help is being a busy body....

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 11:24:46 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 20, 2015, 10:37:59 pm+1Many of us are here just to give their help/knowledge freely, more so than asking for it.Others that need/want help should (you would think) attempt to assist us in our endeavours.Hell, if we had access to IP's as Dave and Mods do we wouldn't need flags, there's enough tools on the web to ID where you are.Call us know alls, I don't care, but without those of us that willingly attempt to assist others, what would this forum be?Even though I now sell TE I hate to see old gear not being fixed, not all can afford new gear and when it's a straight forward fix why wouldn't I help?We all started with old shitty gear, spent all our time keeping it going and learnt heaps on the way.I'm proud of that and happy to share what I can, just as others do too.It's very refreshing to now see newbies with country flags, remember many of us are prepared to help locals at a personal level but somebody without a flag and/or location could be living 5km away from me and I'd never know.With a flag and location in my profile I get PM's from locals, including some from Aussie, seeking all sorts of advice./rantI've made some good friends on EEVblog, it's a great place.Thanks Dave.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 11:26:52 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on July 20, 2015, 10:54:32 pmQuoteQuotefrom zaptaQuotefrom zaptaQuoteQuoteQuoteAgain, the problem is with people asking for advice and help that requires an answer based on location. If the user does not disclose his location, or does not indicate that he does not want his location known by setting a flag or black flag or whatever, he gets ignored, or wastes everyone's time. There is no requirement to disclose your location correctly as Dave has said. What is worse, wasting everyone's time with pointless responses, or chastising a brand new member for not being clearer with his first post, or ignoring them completely? All I was asking is to have the person indicate a location so people can answer them the best way and not waste everyone's time and/or not be pedantic with them every time.

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2015, 11:53:42 pm
content: Leave theeveryoneout of the discussion please, because you're not talking for everyone here.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2015, 12:15:29 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on July 20, 2015, 11:08:43 pmAnd I am trying to help you being a more tolerant and flexible person and you keep arguing with me. I care about you and know better so you should do what I say. It's for your own good.Anyway, you got the point ... ;-)