This is something that has just ocurred to me.
I live in Portugal which is a relatively small country and I would really like to meet other members that are geographically close to me, or share experiences with other members that share the same climate. Even with this forum it's not something easy to do.
This forum could be a invaluable asset to help bringing people together, and I'm not even talking about other forms of associativism that may arise...
I would like to know how many other forum members feel this way!
My draft of proposal is:
1 - To build an Excel Book/Access Database/whatever with member information gathered from members public profile information.
- Name (ex: Duarte)
- Email (ex: duartix@hotmail.com)
- Phone number (ex: Private)
- Place (ex: Lisbon)
- Location (ex: 38N -9W) (gathered here )
- USDA Zone (ex: 10)
2 - Make this file available for all forum members who wish to: talk to/meet/share experiences/ask for advice with other forum members.
3 - Actively participate in the construction/update of such a list.
This is no easy task as there are 2000+ members, however I have no idea how many of those fills out their profile data so it could be a lot less.
Think about it: you could meet people that live next to you, know where they bought their tools, tell them which site did you use to import some insecticidal soap you couldn't find anywhere, show them your trees, organize collecting trips, WOW, the possibilities are endless in such an easier way...
Please vote for 1,2 or 3.
Optionaly vote also for option 4 (or don't).
Because of option 4 this is a multiple choice poll.
Thanks, and submit your votes.