What would you change about this community?

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Hello Campers,

From time to time I like to ask our members what they would like to see changed about our community. This could be the forum, rallies, etc.

As we in the process of replacing the POI system there is no point discussing that yet. We are hoping to have the beta of the new POI web app available to all members from 2nd October. However, it will not be fully populated with data.

So please tell me what we could do better?
 
I would like a proper meet calendar, jeffmossy has a good idea collating meets into a post but a calendar would be better.

I would also like have a spreadsheet where we can keep a note of spending in poi places so that we can present evidence to places like Keswick on how much they would really be losing in cash if they keep us away.
 
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The name Wildcamping does put some motorhome owners off from joining as they wrongly think we are all about wilding.
I don't know the answer but maybe some addition to the name, problem would be the Wildcamping name is well known, yours and protected!
But you get my meaning!

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Maybe something on the lines of Wildcamping and Motorhome Knowledge
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I will be opening a sister site Motorhomer.com in the future, this will not include wild camping locations. It is not meant to be a clone with a new name. The site will be more focused on the needs of the motorhome owner, it will have no off topic, politics, jokes. All Full members of Wild Camping will have Full Membership of Motorhomer.com for free. I do not expect it to be similar to this community, but it should be a better fit for some of our members who are put off by the term "wild camping" or the off topic posts here. Really it will be more about motorhome facts and knowledge. Moderation will also be applied in sections where threads need to be kept on topic.
 
Haaamster said:
I would like a proper meet calendar, jeffmossy has a good idea collating meets into a post but a calendar would be better.

I would also like have a spreadsheet where we can keep a note of spending in poi places so that we can present evidence to places like Keswick on how much they would really be losing in cash if they keep us away.
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The meet calendar is in the pipeline, it is the next project after the upgraded POI system.

I honestly don't think that proving to a town how much we spend will help, in my experience the actual people pushing for the bans have their own motives and agendas, which is normally get us on campsites.
 
That drab green background it's looking a bit dated and washed out.
 
Meets team, stewards , Fire marshals and meet helpers name in a different colour , so we can identify who is involved
 
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not much wrong in the format. Hope POI system still works with satnav....works for me so please do not change that.
 
Arguments

Members simply repeating themselves.
also criticising other members for disagreeing.
Guess who ?
 
Admin said:
I will be opening a sister site Motorhomer.com in the future, this will not include wild camping locations. It is not meant to be a clone with a new name. The site will be more focused on the needs of the motorhome owner, it will have no off topic, politics, jokes. All Full members of Wild Camping will have Full Membership of Motorhomer.com for free. I do not expect it to be similar to this community, but it should be a better fit for some of our members who are put off by the term "wild camping" or the off topic posts here. Really it will be more about motorhome facts and knowledge. Moderation will also be applied in sections where threads need to be kept on topic.
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This suggestion next is probably more relevent to motorhomer.com I guess, and you probably already have it planned there, but a specific subsection for "how-to" topics would be useful, both for people to contribute their experience and to learn from.
 
For me personally it's the meets and the frequency of them there was a time when they were spontaneous and very organic and just worked, now they seem to be over organised and dare I say a little CC don't get me wrong I love meeting up with all of you but recently it's felt a little Groundhog dayish by far the best meet this year for me was Rogers Attleborough meet because it was different and fun Thanks Rog. I am hoping next year a few meets will be held at music festivals like the Upton Blues and the Brandon steam fair but actually on their camping fields looking forward to the Octoberfest next month.
 
I've just come back from Holland with info, places, tips and yes POI'S.

Now the Country threads are closed and have been for some time, I don't feel much point in posting as in a day or so the thread will be lost in the general chat melee.

This is a real shame as we're not just a UK / France ( ok & Spain) site ... although it feels like it.

I know the argument about stuff being out of date, but it doesn't stop folks reading for pointers, info, resources.
I have an old Encyclopedia Brittania set from the 50s. I wouldn't rely on it for an exam but mega interesting a bloody good read it still is.

I'd be surprised if you've not got page view counters going on in the background which would indicate the notion they're not used much, but as they're closed that's a self fulfilling prophecy...?

Please reconsider Opening back the Country Info. The forum is demonstrably missing out on alot of valuable info. Stick a sticky post if necessary and folks should be smart enuf not to rely on our info as their only guide.

Chrz Mul.
 
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campervanannie said:
For me personally it's the meets and the frequency of them there was a time when they were spontaneous and very organic and just worked, now they seem to be over organised and dare I say a little CC don't get me wrong I love meeting up with all of you but recently it's felt a little Groundhog dayish by far the best meet this year for me was Rogers Attleborough meet because it was different and fun Thanks Rog. I am hoping next year a few meets will be held at music festivals like the Upton Blues and the Brandon steam fair but actually on their camping fields looking forward to the Octoberfest next month.
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Annie

The CC club thing has also crossed my mind, so to try and change things a little the event team have been discussing a meet with a difference for next year, cant say to much just yet as it is still in the planning stages , but it should be a meet with a difference and lots of fun
 
campervanannie said:
For me personally it's the meets and the frequency of them there was a time when they were spontaneous and very organic and just worked, now they seem to be over organised and dare I say a little CC don't get me wrong I love meeting up with all of you but recently it's felt a little Groundhog dayish by far the best meet this year for me was Rogers Attleborough meet because it was different and fun Thanks Rog. I am hoping next year a few meets will be held at music festivals like the Upton Blues and the Brandon steam fair but actually on their camping fields looking forward to the Octoberfest next month.
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jeffmossy said:
Annie

The CC club thing has also crossed my mind, so to try and change things a little the event team have been discussing a meet with a difference for next year, cant say to much just yet as it is still in the planning stages , but it should be a meet with a difference and lots of fun
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For me as soon as you start using terms like event team, and planning stages, it has all become regimental and all spontaneity has gone and as Annie says seems very CC.
 
I love it as it is and it is my daily goto. We don't do meets at the moment just the odd couple of days away - keeping local cos of Ron's foot. So I keep up to date with just reading what is happening every day. Phil does a cracking job and long may he continue. :wave::fun::drive::camper::sleep-027:
 
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