how about regional locations?

[RRnold]

With the huge amount of growth and popularity on this forum has gone through in the past couple months, how about a "Regional" areas like what I've seen other forums. Examples are a Southwest, Northwest, East, Midwest or to be even more specific, by state, California, Washington, Texas, Florida, New York etc.

Has this topic been brought up before?

[Topolino]

With the huge amount of growth and popularity on this forum has gone through in the past couple months, how about a "Regional" areas like what I've seen other forums. Examples are a Southwest, Northwest, East, Midwest or to be even more specific, by state, California, Washington, Texas, Florida, New York etc.

Has this topic been brought up before?

I hate to mention it but http://www.ducati1098.net/registry.php has a good regional map onto which you cam "pin" your location. Can we not enable that on here?

[RRnold]

I hate to mention it but http://www.ducati1098.net/registry.php has a good regional map onto which you cam "pin" your location. Can we not enable that on here?

Or even better yet, how about integrating google maps! :badgerslayer

[Rhett]

There is a module for google maps to be used within the forum.

The biggest question is would it be used?
It's a lot of work if no one uses it, I have done this on a couple other sites and it was used for the first month and died away.

As for the regional locations, this is popular on many forums, we have talked about it and decided that we would wait for enough members to join and then look at it. The big question is what regions? it would be pretty lengthy if we listed every state? Any ideas on this?

The last thing we want is a front forum page with 40 catagories on it, maybe creating a forum and then have sub forums in it would be the answer.

It looks as if we have a big enough member base now that we need to look at it.

Post up some thoughts for the regions and don't forget overseas too.

Keep the great ideas coming.... as this is what will make this place what it is... a great forum.

[Biga]

The only way that would work is to have one forum and have regional sub forums in it.

Or have a Rides section where you could post where you are and when you are leaving ;)

[RRnold]

The last thing we want is a front forum page with 40 catagories on it, maybe creating a forum and then have sub forums in it would be the answer.

It looks as if we have a big enough member base now that we need to look at it.

Post up some thoughts for the regions and don't forget overseas too.

Keep the great ideas coming.... as this is what will make this place what it is... a great forum.


I agree, having states would be too cumbersome! How about regions like:

Southwest-California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, etc

Northwest-Oregon,Washington, Colorado, Idaho, etc

Central-Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Chicago

Northeast-New York, New Jersey, Pennslyvania, Massachusattes, Virginia etc

Southeast-Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennesse, Lousianna

We can also include overseas countries as well, like Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia.

I thnk it would make it easier for members to plan gatherings, group rides, bon fires, etc. My .02

[Biga]

Hey RRnold, you forgot Canada on your list ;)


:lmao

[jamesmccain]

Hey RRnold, you forgot Canada on your list ;)


:lmao


they can ride up there? :lmao

[RRnold]

Hey RRnold, you forgot Canada on your list ;)


:lmao

Any country that actually sells ketchup flavored chips shouldn't be allowed a region EH! j/k :lmao

[Rajin Cajun]

I like the idea of regional forums the only concern I have is that Ive seen alot of valuable info get posted in regional sections and never make it to the appropriate categories. This could create a headache for the mods. Just an observation. :)

[jamesmccain]

I like the idea of regional forums the only concern I have is that Ive seen alot of valuable info get posted in regional sections and never make it to the appropriate categories. This could create a headache for the mods. Just an observation. :)


thats true, however, it does make group gathering and events much easier and more organized. also opportunity for people see them not flooded to last page.

[Rajin Cajun]

thats true, however, it does make group gathering and events much easier and more organized. also opportunity for people see them not flooded to last page.
Totally agree with you. Just seen some of the sub forums become "Private" forums for lots of valuable info. And its not like there is a whole lot going on here in Louisiana anyway :badteeth ...................Hey does anyone else hear that banjo playing :biggrin

[jamesmccain]

Totally agree with you. Just seen some of the sub forums become "Private" forums for lots of valuable info. And its not like there is a whole lot going on here in Louisiana anyway :badteeth ...................Hey does anyone else hear that banjo playing :biggrin

well if your close to Shreveport (sp?) you can join the D/FW crew. :biggrin

[Rajin Cajun]

well if your close to Shreveport (sp?) you can join the D/FW crew. :biggrin
Im about 2hrs from Shreveport. Im down in Lafayette, but I would make the drive/ride for get togethers and stuff.

[jamesmccain]

I think just adding another section and breaking up to regions would be the best way/best

[jamesmccain]

Rajin and I could help moderate it! I'd love to be a mod of local area! seriously, I'd help!

[Rhett]

It sounds great guy's...... it will happen in time, I'm just a little busy at the moment.

Thank you all for the suggestions and keep them coming. :)

[Biga]

Not today with -30 celcius http://www.motomummy.com/Forum/images/smilies/cold.gif


Right now I have my indoor activities all set up

jamesmccain ->http://www.ccsforum.com/Smileys/newsmilies/spank.gif



:lmao





they can ride up there? :lmao

[Biga]

Don't you mean ketchup flavored whale blubber :badteeth :badteeth





Any country that actually sells ketchup flavored chips shouldn't be allowed a region EH! j/k :lmao

[Pringle]

I think regional forums would be great to set up get togethers and or rides.:biggrin

Cajun the way I get around getting caught up in specific forums is to always look at the NEW Posts tab. That way I can make sure that I am upto date on whats new and exciting.:1 :beer I too don't want to miss out on any fun.:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Rajin Cajun]

I think regional forums would be great to set up get togethers and or rides.:biggrin

Cajun the way I get around getting caught up in specific forums is to always look at the NEW Posts tab. That way I can make sure that I am upto date on whats new and exciting.:1 :beer I too don't want to miss out on any fun.:lmao :lmao :lmao
The NEW POST tab is my friend :beer :lmao

[jamesmccain]

Not today with -30 celcius http://www.motomummy.com/Forum/images/smilies/cold.gif


Right now I have my indoor activities all set up

jamesmccain ->http://www.ccsforum.com/Smileys/newsmilies/spank.gif



:lmao


wait wait wait, there's negatives of Celsius? wtf? who in the right mind wanna live in that! :(

[RRnold]

Don't you mean ketchup flavored whale blubber :badteeth :badteeth

Damn you Canadians...you guys are always up to no good :puke

[Biga]

It wouldn't be so bad if I still had my snowmobile. :)



wait wait wait, there's negatives of Celsius? wtf? who in the right mind wanna live in that! :(

[jamesmccain]

It wouldn't be so bad if I still had my snowmobile. :)

theres few things I hate in life because its such a strong word. with that said.

<==== hates cold ass weather.

[RRnold]

El Presidente's what's the verdict?

Is 1098-forum gonna be granted with regional areas?

Maybe we can possible plan a SoCal 1098 gathering and group ride through the outskirts of some of the best Canyons in the entire United States! :scooter

[Rhett]

There is a module for google maps to be used within the forum.

The biggest question is would it be used?
It's a lot of work if no one uses it, I have done this on a couple other sites and it was used for the first month and died away.

As for the regional locations, this is popular on many forums, we have talked about it and decided that we would wait for enough members to join and then look at it. The big question is what regions? it would be pretty lengthy if we listed every state? Any ideas on this?

The last thing we want is a front forum page with 40 catagories on it, maybe creating a forum and then have sub forums in it would be the answer.

It looks as if we have a big enough member base now that we need to look at it.

Post up some thoughts for the regions and don't forget overseas too.

Keep the great ideas coming.... as this is what will make this place what it is... a great forum.

Like mentioned above, it will happen. There's just not enough time in the day right now.... Lot's of things going on...

I need a little more time....

[jamesmccain]

Like mentioned above, it will happen. There's just not enough time in the day right now.... Lot's of things going on...

I need a little more time....


good things are worth waiting for.

[infg35]

It wouldn't be so bad if I still had my snowmobile. :)



Could you imagine a lightweight 1098 l-twin long traver snow mobile???:ninja:ninja