What would you change about this community?

izwozral said:
If the new site resembles Campermate.com or Rankers.com that would excellent. They have tons of info that can be dipped into [or not] and so easy to navigate, also they have the added bonus of pics of the poi and reviews.
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The new system has photos, reviews and even the weather!
 
izwozral said:
If the new site resembles Campermate.com or Rankers.com that would excellent. They have tons of info that can be dipped into [or not] and so easy to navigate, also they have the added bonus of pics of the poi and reviews.
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What are these sites, Ral? Just googled them and got domain name for sale and unrelated topics ...
 
rugbyken said:
i understand that in the future there will be three categories of meet the large annual type rally's rutland hereford the wheel druridge bay etc & hopefully henley but meets of that sort to avoid chaos have to have an element of organisation then we can still have meets on the scale of greywell bugbrook etc where the venue itself limits participants to 20 or so + of course we would still have the more impromptu gatherings , the problem of course is the more successful phils baby is the more people will be disappointed if there was a meet calendar you would get people booking up for their year ala CC sorry CMC now as always every solution brings its own problems
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Yes,

Rallies

Happen every year at the same time at the same venue
25 vans+
Normally will have some kind of event at rally (food, fancy dress, etc)
Firewood delivered to site
Event tents
multiple stewards
camping exemption if needed
insurance
Full members only

(examples: Lanark, Hereford, Rutland, Druridge Bay, Henley, Elm Cottage, Falkirk, New Year meet)

Meets

limited to 25 vans max, but less if possible.
May have spontaneous community cooking
Members bring firewood
Only one steward
camping exemption if needed
insurance
Full members only

(examples: Bugsworth, Attleborough, Moffat, Glasson Dock)

Gatherings

Informal meets held by members
Vans limited by venue
No stewards
No camping exemption
No insurance
Open to everyone

(examples: Brandon, Shell Island, Caerphilly, Stonehenge)
 
please the typers

No :heart:
Show us what you can do Mr! But please have a restore button,
 
carol said:
What are these sites, Ral? Just googled them and got domain name for sale and unrelated topics ...
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We used them for seeking out campsites, garages, supermarkets laundrettes etc, whilst in NZ. Brilliant sites.
 
just when you click new post you end up with half page of newbies then you have to hunt for the tread you are following sometimes it goes on to next page yes I know ican subscribe to thread but then forget to take them off when I lose the plot
 
[QUOTE=Mul;860320]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.[/QUOTE]


I agree with this sentiment.

Things change and I stopped posting "Aires on a shoestring" on this site some time ago because of apparent disinterest.

I now just send them to friends and a couple of other interested parties, however it does seem a pity that new comers will miss out.

Dezi :camper::cheers:
 
Fazerloz said:
My comment wasn't a criticism but a general observation of how meets seem to have gone. Not long ago meets seemed to be more spontaneous. I may change my mind though if the 6m rule is ever implemented at meets.:have fun:
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I agree with your sentiments.

We use a lot of C&CC Temporary Holiday Sites and they are more informal than the WC Meets. We don't have to pay extra for firewood or bring food for a mass cook in. The only obligations are a few commonsense basic rules (on dogs and generators mostly). They are spread all over the country and are about the same price as WC Meets. We are now at a nice spot in East Yorkshire which we have not visited before, so there is very little repitition from year to year.
 
My thoughts are that the site is completely different to the early days, more Wilding focus than the current plethora of meets ..Not saying that is a bad thing but alienates some of the older members , why dont they post anymore ?

Natural progression or deliberate steering?, it may be an answer to use the new site concentrate on all the meets the older site a bit more as it was.

Channa
 
Narcissist people,

argue, argue all the time that they are right and every one else is wrong.

narcissist, a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
 
Admin said:
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?
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Phil, will the old / exixting POI system still work after this date ?

We`ll be away and i don`t want to mess about with it and possibly upset the applecart until we get home :idea:
 
Wooie1958 said:
Phil, will the old / exixting POI system still work after this date ?

We`ll be away and i don`t want to mess about with it and possibly upset the applecart until we get home :idea:
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Yes, the old system will be reviewed at the start of 2018, I will see how many people have migrated. But it will be updated from the new system's database. There is no rush to kill it off.

The new system produces sat nav download files from the live database, so any updates are included instantly.
The new online map is much better than the old one. And includes more location types.
The new apps synchronise with the online map, so it only downloads updates.
You also don't need an activation code as they use your wild camping login to activate.
 
It would be nice to see a little bit more info on the Poi's. Perhaps even allowing individuals to pop on little tips and insider info to keep it up to date. Other than that, very happy.
 
smudge5577 said:
It would be nice to see a little bit more info on the Poi's. Perhaps even allowing individuals to pop on little tips and insider info to keep it up to date. Other than that, very happy.
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The new system has poi reviews and star ratings, users can also submit updates.
 
please give the new appa chance it is good but just give it a chance it wont pleaseall of you but major flaws can sorted
 

Quote Originally Posted by Mul View Post

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.
The new system allows you to directly enter the POI data, it is now far more than just a location and a name.

Admin said:
The new system allows you to directly enter the POI data, it is now far more than just a location and a name.
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That sounds useful but doesn't get over the Country specific (& general), do's don'ts, places to see, perhaps not, tips, tricks, adequacy of aires, bits 'n' bobs about ferries that might be useful for m/homers, what to eat, where, credit cards (Maestro is their default) - lots of places don't take VISA/MasterCard for example (lots do but lots don't), Motorways, peddly bikes - all advice which again I say will get lost in the melee if posted under general info. & "Advanced Searching" can require both the use of careful key words and matching up to what folks have posted ?

Perhaps a poll is in order to see what the general consensus is ?

Chrz Mul.
 
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Mul said:

Quote Originally Posted by Mul View Post

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.
The new system allows you to directly enter the POI data, it is now far more than just a location and a name.



That sounds useful but doesn't get over the Country specific (& general), do's don'ts, places to see, perhaps not, tips, tricks, adequacy of aires, bits 'n' bobs about ferries that might be useful for m/homers, what to eat, where, credit cards (Maestro is their default) - lots of places don't take VISA/MasterCard for example (lots do but lots don't), Motorways, peddly bikes - all advice which again I say will get lost in the melee if posted under general info. & "Advanced Searching" can require both the use of careful key words and matching up to what folks have posted ?

Perhaps a poll is in order to see what the general consensus is ?

Chrz Mul.
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Ok I see what you mean now.

I may start a new section because unless someone wants to weed the old forums they cause more annoyance than they are worth.
 
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