Leicester_H Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 On another thread it mentioned the google earth map of omlet chicken sitters. "Go to Google Maps http://maps.google.co.uk " search for ..... Just wondered if it would be possible for individual users to put in markers of their locations and use some pre-agreed descriptive words, so that people can search for 'Omlet Members' or whatever. I don't know how it works - can anyone enlighten me ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think Kazaddress started this and some of us are in there but I think only the creator has certain access rights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Wouldn't there be security/privacy issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 I was just thinking of indivuals opting in and displaying by post code (that limits it to a street - or half a large street) not an individual house. Just thought it wouldbe nice but if you think there might be security issues I won't persue it. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 My streets dead small and no-one esle has got chickens, they'd spot my house easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 My postcode only covers two houses, both farms - with the last map, before we moved, I just put a pin on the edge of the village but still felt uneasy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I wouldn't want someone turning up and pinching my cube or Eglus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 OK - as I said it would have been an OPT IN system - but since every ones against it, I'll forget it. If it IS such a risk, please can someone remove me from the chicken sitters map please ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The chicken sitter map gives a general area for you, not a specific road, so you should be fine Hazel. Pm me if you want it removed and I will contact Tony to get it done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 As with everything on the internet, a degree of anonymity is a good thing. However, if the map was just listing push pins with a vague location such as your username (and we strongly recommend that members DON'T use christian and surnames together anyway to avoid any risks of identification) alongside their city/town/village or even nearest town if they don't want to specify a small village location. I would be quite happy to have "Kate - Stamford, Lincs" listed as there are a heck of a lot of Kate's in Stamford. Always be wary of posting personal information on the internet but with a bit of care, you can post some things without putting yourselves in any danger. I wouldn't recommend putting my postcode onto a map as that's pretty specific, as would a road name but a vague location would surely be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonywig Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 A few points here so please stick with me. 1. I created the Google Map as a method of helping people identify potential sitters near to their home location. I don't feel at all "accused" but let me be clear anyway that in no way do I gain from this. I do not (and would not) use this info for any other purpose. 2. I used only the info provided on the chicken sitters (freely available to wider world through the omlet wiki) as I imagined that people were happy to have this level of identification known. If your wiki info says "Birmingham" than the "pin" is placed in what Google Maps thinks of as the centre of "Birmingham". I have no way of getting any information about addresses for any forum member. If the "pin" happens to be on your house it's by pure chance. 3. Only one person has, so far, asked to be removed from the map and I have, of course, done so (as soon as I was aware of it which was today as I happened upon the request in a post). I would, of course, remove anybody else who wishes to be removed or, if they prefer, move their location "pin" to somewhere further from their actual location. A number of people have contacted me since I created the map asking for their location to be altered (mostly to be CLOSER to their house rather than further away but I've warned against that). 4. I swapped posts with moderators etc before setting up the map and any new people I have added since the original creation of the map have been individually informed that their name/location has been added. I care very passionately about e-security (and it's part of what I do for a living) and was clear from the outset that no personal info be displayed (hence Barabar's email being used in every case). I will, with no hard feelings at all, remove any individual from the map or take the map down all together (temporarily OR permanently) if that is what people want. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I think that your map is fine, Tony. No one's security is being breached by it as it shows information which has already been posted quite happily by the forum members here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I have just looked at the map**here** and am more than happy with it, especially as contact is via barbara@omlet.co.uk. Also. when I "zoomed in" the blue pin was nowhere near my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I pm'd Tony to move mine closer, as it was 20+ miles away from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 When I try and go to the 'courses' part of the forum my computer crashes Same thing happened when I tried to look at the map. Weird. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I'm glad to read this post, as I had no idea I was on the map! have pm'd you Tony, as my 'pin' is miles away from where I actually live. There are about 100 houses in my postcode so I'm not too worried about anyone identifying mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 hi Tony Sorry to have caused such a fuss. I wasn't worried until others started going on about it - I thought it would be good to have a similar map for 'all' omleteers (on an OPT IN basis using similar general locations) but everyone was dead against it. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Don't worry Hazel, I think it's just become a very confused topic, with one point raised and another one answered, it happens sometimes! I'm really pleased just to say "Thanks Tonywig for getting it up & running, it's looking great!" All the mods are happy with it how it is, thank you. I'd like to reiterate Tony's point that it only uses 1st part of postcode, usually a whole town or district, giving a very approximate location. Useful but not too specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'd like to offer my services as a chicken sitter - do I need to contact barbara at omlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Yup, email her on barbara@omlet.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Thanks Claret, I'll do it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
