Rance,
Yes, it's not automatic. Paul Schmehl (our Stovebolt Geek) has been keeping it up as best as he can. We've had a volunteer to try to see about automating it some but I'm not sure where that stands.
Another thing to locate folks is up on the top right hand side of this page ... under the "Post New Topic" and "Post Reply" icons, is a "directory" link. You can find people by location there, too. However, not everyone puts their location. But at least it's something.
I tried for a while to add people's state in the title of their gallery submission. But then I found that it would be better to mention "old truck" because that is what a search engine would pick up on. Who does a Google for "old truck Michigan" ?? Then I noticed that directory link.
I almost think if everyone would put where they are from in their registration, that would at least help with it being automatic.
We've not made a big push for people to get on the world page because we know it's a lot of work. But we also knew it would help people to know Stovebolters who are near them. AND we would never put anyone on there without them asking ... or doing it themselves (registration). Same with the Greasy Spoon t-shirt.
It's another thing that will get better (fixed) when we find more of those round to-its.
Thanks for reminding folks tho. It is pretty cool to see who's nearby!
Peg
