Author Topic: Google Map (Read 31649 times)

Toolshed · « **on:** May 16, 2016, 10:16:08 AM »

As some of you know from other boards, I admin google maps that show the locations of folks on the board.

I would like to look into the interest for Modders to have a map set up. If there isn't one already.

I do not put markers on your address, just the general city you live near.

If you would like to see the one I maintain:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1UfgTJc6vO8wghVVRMKIHhESFSP0

seadog · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:27:14 AM »

We have one on the Boxford users' forum. A good idea in my opinion, although only 10% of the members have posted. There seems to be huge paranoia about putting anything on line.

Baron · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2016, 11:00:41 AM »

With all the exploits that are affecting Windows users, are you surprised.

DavidA · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2016, 02:08:49 PM »

Seadog,

It's not paranoia when Google can give every man and his dog a view of your house right down to street level simply by knowing your home co-ordinates.

It's surprising what you can glean from the header of emails etc. ISP etc.

Dave

seadog · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2016, 06:16:08 AM »

It all depends how much information you wish to add. If you're going to put the full address then, yes, you're possibly asking for trouble. But town, borough or even road name isn't likely to bring the Mongol hoards descending on your workshop, is it?

RobWilson · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2016, 09:57:37 AM »

Quote from: Toolshed on May 16, 2016, 10:16:08 AM

I do not put markers on your address, just the general city you live near.

Personal I can't see why not , was Toolshed's post not clear . It gets a

from me .

Defanatly what to much paranoia going on .

Rob

Windows 10 pro rocks

Joe d · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2016, 11:06:22 AM »

Quote from: RobWilson on May 17, 2016, 09:57:37 AM

Defanatly what to much paranoia going on .

Rob

Windows 10 pro rocks

No need for paranoia Rob. By the way, I noticed this morning while e-stalking your shop that two of the hammers
are not in their proper places....

Cheers, Joe

RobWilson · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2016, 11:12:30 AM »

I better go put those back in place Joe

Anyway did you notice the big squirrel out the back of your place , looks like it had an eye on your nuts

Rob

Did I mention I was having a great windows experiences

John Rudd · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2016, 11:23:12 AM »

Remember, I know where you live......

RobWilson · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2016, 11:33:27 AM »

John so dose Joe

Rob

Toolshed · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2016, 10:17:41 PM »

Observe the other map. Only handle and general location. On other boards it has helped me meet someone who kinda mentored me in metal casting. Without seeing he was in my area I'd have taken years to get where I am now.

PK · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2016, 11:59:39 PM »

Yep, I'm all for it..

joshagrady · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2016, 04:31:05 AM »

I can't imagine that many people from my part of the world will show up on the map (apart from Abraham, who is 4 hours or so south of me) but the nice thing is that this could be a nice way to make a pleasant discovery.

I'm in!

Joules · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2016, 06:10:24 AM »

For those paranoid, just elect your local pub/coffee shop as your location, should anyone want to meet up it makes a good neutral location. Then after getting well oiled you can all stagger back to the workshop.

Will_D · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2016, 06:29:48 AM »

Great idea re the pub/coffee shop!
Pin me to the map

How will this work?
Do we PM someone with our details like name and our declared location and pub?

I would love to know who else is active in Ireland.

Will

Sid_Vicious · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2016, 07:26:21 AM »

I would like to be on the map. I live in Mandal, on the the southern tip of Norway.

JHovel · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2016, 06:21:10 AM »

feel free to put me on the map:
-36.847641, 144.270218
Cheers,
Joe in Oz

ieezitin · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2016, 07:13:49 AM »

Great idea. Add me.

Anthony.

tom osselton · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2016, 05:28:27 PM »

I'm ok with it too.

krv3000 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2016, 06:52:26 PM »

and me

Toolshed · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2016, 11:25:21 AM »

Sounds like a unanimous AYE to me.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1yzP6dM2C2yeti0msljLA5Ny_pwQ

All I need to add you in is your City/State/Country.

I will NOT add you in unless explicitly asked. So any conspiracy theorists can feel safe that I'm not going to let your location be known without your knowledge.

I got a few folks added who had asked above. Make sure I know your:
City/town name AND
State/village/shire/whatever AND
Country

I put one guy on Reunion island instead of LA Reunion island....Silly Toolshed!

RobWilson · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2016, 01:02:23 PM »

Here you go Toolshed stick a pin in for me

New Hartley, Northumberland, UK

Rob

joshagrady · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2016, 01:13:01 PM »

I'd appreciate it if you'd stick a pin in for me as well.

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

raynerd · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2016, 01:17:00 PM »

Manchester AND
Bury AND
UK

craynerd

Cheers, please can you pin me. Thanks

Toolshed · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2016, 01:41:05 PM »

Thanks for playing! Got y'all added! (Double check your locations please.) I'm not meaning for these to be right on top of you, but ai want to be sure they're within a short distance. Example, I put Manchester, Bury in search and there is a town called Bury just NorthWest of Manchester proper....is it Manchester (where I have your icon) or Bury.

News:

Poll

Does anyone really care about finding help? If not, I can spend time elsewhere.

Author Topic: Google Map (Read 31649 times)