[ala119]

It would be so helpful if every user had their LOCATION displayed. So many times when reading a thread, a post will say something to the effect of "I found it at my store today." Great! Congratulations! But where the heck are you at?!!!? I understand some people are cautious to display their personal info, but it could be as vague as the state. I believe it would help so many of us to find the deals that this awesome site represents.

[ala119]

For those who agree and want to change their info -> go to the top of the page, locate My Profile towards the right of the screen under AFullCup logo. In the pull-down menu go to Edit My Details. Find LOCATION and type what you feel is appropriate. For some reason it would not accept my changes until I filled in 0000 for 2009 YTD savings. Feel free to update any other info and remember to select Save Changes.

[ala119]

Does anyone else have anything to add?

[NinaJo]

Originally Posted by ala119

Does anyone else have anything to add?

Yeah,
Are you jcsaxx in disguise?

[joshmamabear]

FWIW, please keep in mind also that there are lots of lurkers aside from regular members who may be "sharing" just a few stores. Therefore, weigh this carefully before you share your location. I've seen posts in different boards ~ "I've wiped out W,X,Y,Z stores all over the state so don't bother to go there".

if the point is just to warn others not to waste gas since they will find empty shelves, it may be helpful.

M2C.

[ala119]

Originally Posted by NinaJo

Yeah,
Are you jcsaxx in disguise?

Nope I'm the one and only ala. I live in Minnesota. Who's jcsaxx? A member I assume.

[Lynda1811]

Originally Posted by ala119

Nope I'm the one and only ala. I live in Minnesota. Who's jcsaxx? A member I assume.

jcsaxx is a male member that posted a while ago the same thing that you did.

While I understand that AFC is an open board, viewable by anyone, I think if you just put in your state you would be safe.

I completly understand where others would want to 'hide' their location if they live in a small town, like I do. I live in a town of 3000, so I'm sure that I could be found easily, if someone really wanted to find me.

Lynda

[Biz]

Yes, even just a state would be lovely since half the time I have no clue where these deals are working. I've thought many times that it would be nice to have a state or regional area defined, if not in the profile then in the posts where one says "my XX store has XX at XX price"....esp when talking national chains like Target/Walmart etc since prices vary by region.

[ala119]

Lynda & Bethany

[ala119]

Originally Posted by Lynda1811

jcsaxx is a male member that posted a while ago the same thing that you did.

Moderators, please take note of this. Members could maintain the majority of their anonymity by listing a state alone. I don't know when jcsaxx posted but could this be a re-curring issue/concern?

[NinaJo]

It is also a recurring issue/concern that some members do NOT want to even post their state.
Is that what you are wanting for it to be mandatory?

[joshmamabear]

Suggestion or gentle persuasion to give location......YES

But

to make it mandatory for all members to list state location.....NO, unless someone can prevent shelf clearing in all stores. It has also been discussed in a previous threads why people prefer not to put their location. Many have realized they are cutting their own throat by giving info to lurkers and self proclaimed shelf clearers if they cannot shop first hour, first day of sale.

Can we not make the decision on what's best for us?