What would you change about this community?

What about a, How things work tec section saving folk weeks trolling to find stuff.
 
Over the years, I have noticed that many new members sign up as free members on the forum, only to ask about wild camping spots in a certain area they happen to be visiting in the near future, then they are never heard from again.

I don't know what the introductory procedure is these days, but would it be worth detailing in the signing up forms that this is a facility enjoyed by full members, and maybe they should join as such if this is the information they are after?
 
Laundrettes:

Jenny wonders if its possible to record the location of these new drop- in units, that are appearing almost daily?
Especially as the more traditional units seem to be closing down.
( Or in our case, burning down..... It's pretty difficult trying to find a laundrette,at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon,with 3 bags of mouldering laundry in the van.)
 
Pauljenny said:
Laundrettes:

Jenny wonders if its possible to record the location of these new drop- in units, that are appearing almost daily?
Especially as the more traditional units seem to be closing down.
( Or in our case, burning down..... It's pretty difficult trying to find a laundrette,at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon,with 3 bags of mouldering laundry in the van.)
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The new system does have laundrettes.
 
I would also like to see all members encouraged to fill in details about themselves in their profiles.

This needn't be anything too specific, but make of van and general location would be useful.

The make of van could also be included in the top corner of each post as the location already is.
 
Robmac said:
I would also like to see all members encouraged to fill in details about themselves in their profiles.

This needn't be anything too specific, but make of van and general location would be useful.

The make of van could also be included in the top corner of each post as the location already is.
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Nosey bugger :hammer:
 
Can you make the new poi system flip if you turn the tablet upside down. I have to have my tablet/satnav system upside down because of where the plug is and the WC app is the main one I can think of that doesn't flip around.

edit to say: on android.
 
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Community

Well, admins use of the word "community" says it all really....this site is all about the people. However, I can see some people don't see it like this and not impressed when threads spiral down political/personal rants or simply don't see the humour therein. Is this the reason for the possible "sister site" which maybe a more factual/informative platform. Why need another site....just put a link on that top bar to a page with loads of headings, for everything imaginable, that would be on "motorhomer.com" anyway. Do you need a sister site? Whatever happens don't change the name of the WC site ( or the front page as you log on ) as although only been a member for a year or so can't imagine it being any better than it is !!
As for meets...can see all the arguments there...as said, we newish here, but been to one big meet (druridge) and one small (bugswater) and enjoyed them both. Answer....continue to do both...organised ones suit the workers who need to book time off......but please keep the small/spontaneous ones too for those lucky enough to have retired like us LOL !! Also, meets with nearby events/interests..
Err...POI's... keep improving but supply us with a spotty/delinquent/whizzkid to upload them..LOL
Maja...see you at Elm Cottage....
 
Phil, as you know I absolutely love this community, love the meets and I love the forum... chit-chat, banter and barneys included. Individuals will inevitably reap different benefits from their membership and for me it's definitely a social thing with the huge bonus of good advice, help and information when needed. I like that every type of thread is available here in one place and I do my best to read all the technical items that pop up, in the hope that some of the information will stick and serve me well in the future... not that I'll ever really understand electrickery :dance:

Personally and selfishly, I wouldn't want things to change too drastically.

From time to time I do search for information and agree with previous posters that it's really hard to find sometimes, especially if you're not sure what keywords to search for because you don't know the technical names for things or which words were used in the title or posts. Maybe hiking off the 'how to' and technical stuff to a sister site would work for those most dedicated to those aspects but I'd really miss the wide topic mix and definitely miss the posters who would potentially 'live' over there instead of here. I'm fearful that we could become a split community :sad:

As for the meets, I reckon there's already a really good mix of organised and casual gatherings, with everything in between and I enjoy them all for different reasons. Big meets give such a good feeling of belonging to a community whilst smaller groups make it easier to really get to know people and spend quality time together. I've travelled a lot further afield to attend meets this past year and linked two or three together to make the mileage worthwhile, so it's been a bonus for me that events are frequent or I wouldn't be so encouraged to do the distances. I've probably done too many really but it's still true for me that each meet is different in nature and feel. I love that we go back to the best places each year and that makes it easy to organise my calendar too... I can always avoid the ones I'm not so fond of. Just a shame we can't find more affordable venues here in the south.

You've built a great community Mr Admin sir - and you do a tremendous job at keeping it all running smoothly... as do all your meet organisers and helpers. Well done everyone and thank you so much :heart:
 
maja07 said:
Well, admins use of the word "community" says it all really....this site is all about the people. However, I can see some people don't see it like this and not impressed when threads spiral down political/personal rants or simply don't see the humour therein. Is this the reason for the possible "sister site" which maybe a more factual/informative platform. Why need another site....just put a link on that top bar to a page with loads of headings, for everything imaginable, that would be on "motorhomer.com" anyway. Do you need a sister site? Whatever happens don't change the name of the WC site ( or the front page as you log on ) as although only been a member for a year or so can't imagine it being any better than it is !!
As for meets...can see all the arguments there...as said, we newish here, but been to one big meet (druridge) and one small (bugswater) and enjoyed them both. Answer....continue to do both...organised ones suit the workers who need to book time off......but please keep the small/spontaneous ones too for those lucky enough to have retired like us LOL !! Also, meets with nearby events/interests..
Err...POI's... keep improving but supply us with a spotty/delinquent/whizzkid to upload them..LOL
Maja...see you at Elm Cottage....
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What sister site,details please.
 
I also use a site called diy campervan which is helpful for builders,could we have a section here called diy builders for those of us who like mr brown and others could share/help others on there stairway to heaven.
 
***** said:
Maybe POI could have photo and feed back, maybe this is already done as I don't use the POI so I don't really know, and no
lay-by 's . Who the hell wants to stop in a lay by. OK I suppose some do!
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This is one of the many new features in the totally revamped POI system.

Laybys are included in the POIs because they suit some people. Remember, too, that many of the laybys are on very minor roads in rural locations and make excellent places to spend the night.
 
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