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Admin
09-19-05, 23:00
Greetings Everyone,

My plans for the USASG Forum are to position it as an independent site for reviewing escorts and other service providers who are advertising on other websites. Many of you have participated in the Craigslist review section, and I am planning to add similar sections for TER, TBD, and other similar escort advertising websites. Given the questionable integrity of the "reviews" on many of these sites, I believe that the USASG Forum can provide a service to it's members by providing an unbiased place for posting reviews.

However, in observing the current organization of the forum and while considering the addition of more review sections, it occurs to me that perhaps it would be more beneficial to reorganize the forum strictly by geographical areas. For example, each state would have forums for the current topics, and additional forums for Craigslist reviews, TER reviews, TBD reviews, Classified Ads, etc.

Here's an example of what the new organization would look like.

Category --> Sub Category -> Forum ------------> Threads

Alabama -> Birmingham ----> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads
-----------> Mobile --------> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads
-----------> Huntsville -----> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads

The concept could also be expanded to include seperate forums under each city for "Massage Parlors", "Street Walkers", "Independent Providers", etc.

As you can observe, this organization plan would add one additional level to the current structure: as follows:

- With the current organization, you click on the city to read the threads in that city.

- With the new plan, when you clicked on the city, you would be presented with a list of additional forums.

However, this additional menu layer would be counter-balanced by a reorganization of the Forum's index page (the "Table of Contents"), which now has every state listed inder "Cities and States" and again under "Classified Ads" and again under "Craigslist Reviews". The new structure would instead have only one list of the states, with the cities listed next to each state.

In other words, you could go directly to the city of your choice directly from the Table of Contents.

Here's an example of how the new Table of Contents page would appear:

Alabama Birmingham Mobile Huntsville Montgomery Other Areas
Alaska Anchorage Fairbanks Other Areas
Arizona Flagstaff Nogales Phoenix Tempe Tucson Other Areas
Arkansas Fayetteville Little Rock Other Areas

Each of these would be a link directly to the city.

You can review a working example of this in the International forum. Look at how the Mexico listings appear.

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/forums.php?

This seems like a good idea to me, but I thought I'd put the subject up for discussion and benefit from the comments of the Forum Membership, so I've started a poll and a thread on the subject. As always, let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Jackson

phoneguy
09-23-05, 00:49
Looks like a good way to get more information on the boards. I'm all for that. Appreciate all the work Jackson.

Daddy Lows
09-23-05, 06:18
Yes. I'd vote for Jackson to be the next President of the United States. Errrrr... that's not the poll? Oh well. I still support your efforts, Senor Jackson. I third your organizational idea.

Peace

Cloude
09-23-05, 23:10
Jackson,
I definately support the new organizational plan. I believe that members will use the CL thread more if it's with the rest of the other threads in the city/state. It will definately help in members placing the posts in the correct thread. Great idea you got Jackson. Keep up the great job......

Cloude

Member #5605
09-24-05, 00:47
Of course geography needs to be the basis of a reorganization! How else to we mongers know where to go, if not for its proximity to where we live, and are willing, or able to travel to! May I also suggest the idea that "geographic areas" that do not maintain current postings (i.e. less then 90 days old), be eliminated due to a "lack of interest/availability of action". Why clog a given board with a link to an area that doesn't stay "active".

Cienega32
09-24-05, 01:21
The structure, as is, is in fine shape but, like anything else, improvement can be found. I think it would be of benefit to all. I don't think a time purge due to inactivity would, tho'.

These aren't chitter-chatter message boards. They're a source of information. Many things can be learned by using the search function and going back. Just like having the archives available is a good idea.

Of course purging the useless posts in the inactive forum and archiving it would be a good idea. "Drove around this street and it was dead." Don't need that in an archive!


But in regard to the CL changes - I think that's a winner. I always forget that the CL reviews are available the way it is now.

NutHang
09-24-05, 03:07
The plan only makes sense. The USA sex scene is slowly changing as more people go online to conduct all kinds of business... and pleasure. Following the "dot com bust" 4 years ago, the figures for online dating, auctions, shopping, are going sky high.

Success stories like eBay, Amazon, Yahoo, Google, and now CraigsList, show how a single web site can dominate a market niche. USASG now has that opportunity it seems to me, because of the unique community and history. CraigsList is a major player - in fact, eBay invested in CL a few months ago. Both companies are based in the SF Bay Area.

While CraigsList is a unique national site for free Classifieds... not sure that is the same case with TER, TRB, TBD, RedBook, on and on. TBD (*********) is mostly East coast, right? Out west TRB is based in Seattle. Point being there are so many many Escort sites and all started regional. Check out the huge listing on Atomic John (http://www.atomicjohn.com). Maybe just combine all the TER, TRB, TBD, RedBook etc under the heading Other Reviews ?? :confused:

Basic idea for reorganizing is great! For each city, General Info gets pinned at the top. That's all the 2005 General Reports. Below that pin the CraigList Reviews since CL is becoming the free classified site across the entire USA... and they do NOT have their own Reviews.

The need is for a separate, independent, unbiased, national site... and Reviews from the Male perspective, or the "customer point of view". A huge problem with the TER's and TRB's is they are often moderated by the Escorts themselves!! For example - hottietottie.net - more like a social circle for a few so-called Pro's and their pimps.

NICE to see the many young, 1st timer, Part timer, and "Amateur Escorts"... that's where the fun is. Sure would be cool if there was a way to LINK to photo's. What about that? I understand there are copyright issues with storing other peoples photo's, but adding links is permitted right? At least for CraigsList?? They store the photos which are uploaded to CL for public viewing.

Finally I hope Senior Members in good standing here will step forward to contribute and help Jackson "moderate" their own City... things should get interesting as the Reviews start, new Members join, more girls posting, and opinions start flying. :D

Wallie
09-25-05, 03:47
Originally Posted by Wallie.

I Agree with Kaila's Idea. I think Kaila has a fantastic idea for the Forum in including a section for Providers to post advice, etc.

However, I can also see how this would probably quickly become abused, and quite possibly, confused with the ad/personal endorsements section.

Also, in my area at least, the ad/personal endorsements section have not been used since 2004, which is a real shame. I know that for Jackson it would be a major league Pain in the Ass, but if that section was moved to within the major section for each State/City/Area, it would encourage more postings. If the ad/endorsements section was moved, then a section clearly labeled something to the effect of "Advice from Providers" might not be abused quite a readily.

The cookie crumb trail for my area (to get to the new/moved section(s)) would then be "USASexGuide > States & Cities > Indiana > Indianapolis > Ads/Personal Endorsements (Advice from Providers).

Just a thought. Curious about what others may think.

Wallie
Originally Posted by Creole Hottie

Jackson,

I think that since I often give info from the pros' point of view, I assume that other pros might want to do the same. The mongerers often appreciate this and say so. It might be beneficial for there to be a topic for pros to give information to the mongerers that might make their experiences with us a little easier.

Thanks,

KailaGuess it may not be such a pain in the ass to do afterall. I think it is a great idea.

IMHO, combining the various sections of the site, advice, CL reviews, etc., into one main section within each of the various regions of the country would make following all the action in your area a bit easier to do.

Wallie

Little Tony II
09-25-05, 21:30
Hi Jackson.

I thoroughly enjoy, and participate the forum. I think the re-org is a good idea.

I have a request, suggestion.
Maybe there could be a "Local Admin" to keep each state "Organized".

A specific small example would be Providence Rhode Island. One of the threads I hang out in. In the Providence section there are 3 strings.
#1. 2005 general,
#2. Downtown Acupressure
#3. 2000 - 2004 general reports.

Now in Providence there only two trains of play. The usual street scene and a rather large AMP life.

Because string #2 is labeled Down town Acupressure, (one of several AMPS.) Discussion of other amps does not fall in here, it gets lost in the GENERAL section. I THINK it would be great if the string named Downtown Acupressure was renamed Providence AMPS. This would afford discussion of all amps in the same string. Keeping it organized.

I realize this could get very unwieldy for you to do, which is why I suggest a local admin to keep each State organized. Give them a little authority to keep the strings on tiopic. Maybee start new topic strings. They would know the "local" need.

I hope I have explained my thought.

Anyway... Thanks for the time, and maybe the improvement.

Have fun
Tony

Regulr Travlr
09-25-05, 21:39
Jackson,

Your proposed reorg shows some real insight in to web site usability. The goal of any sight is to redue the number of clicks to get the information you want. Also to provide a no wrong door approach to getting what you want. Your reorg will help to achieve this goal.

I would provide as much flexibility as possible. NutHang makes a good point as to possibly consolidating other reviews or adding a category for those in each city. Otherwise you will go nuts adding all the escort review sites that are around.

Thanks for all your hard work.

Beetle Bug
09-26-05, 17:47
Thank you for the improvements you have made to the site!

One of my first thoughts when you started the Craigs List area was that it would be more accessable as part of the list for each state, rather than as it's own category. The two sides as I see it:

1) For the NEW user, displaying on the main page that there are not only SW reviews and info, but also escort reviews, and also whatever other forums might be offered, would help that user notice that there was many different kinds of information to be found here on this site. However, I think that could be accomplished by just listing the sections available somewhere on the main forums page, and directing them to the local (state) section. So I prefer #2:

2) It makes a lot of sense to list these reviews as part of each state's forums. For example, I'm in Oregon, and would tend to want to look on the "Oregon" page for all listings applicable to my area: SW reports, escort reviews, and so on. For me, that option would seem to be the easiest to use over the long run, and actually make the reviews easier to find. (When I go to the CraigsList section now, I'm only concerned with one state anyway. And if I'm travelling elsewhere, I'll just go to that state's info area, anyway.) So I'm for organizing it all by state, then by category within that state.

Also, I would second the motion that there might be listings for just "CraigsList" and "All Others", unless there was some justification for more detail in a particular area. Many of the escort boards really are regional, which would result in a lot of "wasted" space. One observation there, though: The needs of states like CA or NY may be very different than states like OR and RI, so it may depend on the area. But making that distinction would be a big job for one man, methinks....

Thanks, BB

Zoomster
09-27-05, 01:24
Jackson, I think your plan sounds great. My only suggestion is not to tamper with the general information threads for each area. I like all the street action clumped together - street walkers, AMPS, strip clubs, etc. Internet based providers are another story, what with the various web sites utilized by these girls and/or agencies. Distinct threads dealing with the specific sites should provide an unbiased means for dealing with internet savvy providers.

I really have no logical argument for not distinguishing between AMPS, SWs, etc., with specific threads. I can only add two points: first, the street action is independent from cyber space. SWs and AMP girls don't advertise online (for the most part) and are usually tied to very specific geographic locations, such as a particular street corner or building. The internet-based providers are usually associated with a much broader geographic area. This leads to my second point. I enjoy reading through a thread to see how all the specific locations fit together, such as a stretch of road or a neighborhood dotted with SWs and AMPS that somehow merge into a broader portrait, if you will. There is something solid and physical to this that just doesn't relate to the cyber sex traffic. To break up the street action into separate threads could easily break up the broader portrait. My worry is that too many specific threads may cause some mongers to miss out on opportunities they might have picked up on in a general thread. That is, someone who just reads the AMP thread may never realize that there is a quality SW just down the road with her own place who can provide a similar service at less cost. Whatever you ultimately decide to do, though, I hope to remain a regular contributor.

Mister Quick
09-27-05, 12:49
Instea of giving each of the iternet review places their own section- perhaps just give one for internet reviews and then subforums in that.

On an semi unrealted note to reorganization, it might be advised in the Iowa section to merge Davenport inot the Quad Cities sice Davenport is one of the Quad Cities, albeit the biggest. And also link the forum to Illinois since the metro area is in both states. I have seen info for the area posted in Iowa-Davenport, Iowa- Qaud Cities, Iowa- other areas (for report on action on ILlinois side of river) and Illinois other areas. All of the reports are not large enough in number to warrant this breakdown.

Scoup
09-28-05, 23:18
Jackson,
I like the new plan, but I wouldn't want a separate section for SW, MP, AMP, Clubs and Etc. I like to see all that is going on in the town whether it SW action or Club Action. With a separation, I would miss out on some things and it would take longer to check things out.

I hope this helps you on making this site better for all.

Scoup

Three X
09-29-05, 01:34
Can you ad a where is my ATF section too?

Also in So Cal we do not use ********* too much!

Myredbook.com

Would be a great sub for so cal!

Nuttmeg
10-01-05, 07:25
Sounds great.

Katfish991
10-01-05, 20:23
I go straight to all forums to do my searches

Older Guy
10-05-05, 21:19
Jackson,

Currently I use the state name link to look at all the cities in a certain state and use the last report date to determine if I've seen all reports prior to that date. I then click the city name to look at the last report date under city threads to decide whether to look at the thread. The reason I look at the forum in this manner is that I am most interested in information about the states and cities I have a reasonable expectation of visiting. For example if I lived in Cleveland, I'd be interested in the other Ohio cities and cities in the surrounding states plus maybe Illinois, New York, Nevada, Florida, and California. The current state of affairs in say North Dakota would not normally be of interest to me unless I had to go to Fargo for some reason.

I like your idea of using the international setup with cities listed after the state starting with a list of standard threads like Nevada, General info, CraigsList, TER, TBD, Classified Ads, Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, Northern Nevada, Other areas (listing of city or location in sub menu), followed by a standard thread list under each city like Las Vegas, Street Walkers, Massage Parlors, Agency girls, Independent incall/outcall providers, General Info 2005, and a list of other threads like currently under each city for subjects that don't fit under the standard threads.

A setup listing state names like in paragraph above could be the format of the xxx.usasexguide.info/forum/index.php? page instead of a listing of the all the current new reports. Adding a new reports heading item could place the new reports on a priority with the individual states.

Just my 2¢.

Stay safe,
OG

Member #1705
10-06-05, 09:12
I think your ideaas are right on target. Sounds wonderful and I look forward to the changes. They will help us guys choose good providers and send business to the better providers in an area.

Paul in WV
10-06-05, 20:04
Jackson, Thanks for all you do on the site. Absolutely, geography is the way to go. I agree with Scoup and others though that I would keep the strands limited to geography. Breaking up the sw's, independents, etc would make it harder to find those golden nuggets that appear in the posts. Geography though with separate strands for lots of cities with CL mixed into it would be great. Paul

Best Tx Monger
10-07-05, 08:08
Jackson,

Rather small request here but I have the following to bring forth. I recently voted on the poll. I voted ' No Decision ' on the poll.

Well now I cannot vote on whether I will like the new revamped Geography format to either a yes or a no. I think that if you vote 'no decision' at the time, you should be able to revise your decision later on and take that vote away from the no decision and tack it on to the appropiate one.

-007

Mike Smythe
10-13-05, 11:28
I find the current organization awkward, especically when I want to research a particular city. So, I'm in favor of your proposed reorganization.

Mike

Jay in TX
10-16-05, 23:00
I think the reorganization would be a good thing. It will be especially helpful when trying to get specific information.

Great idea Jackson.

Jay

Member #2652
10-17-05, 00:23
Jackson,

I like your suggested new organizational format. It looks like it will save time and be more specific when seeking information. I like the ability to breakout categories such as massage parlors, since I would never be interested in SWs.

Member 2652

Damon Pythias
10-22-05, 06:17
I believe the new organizational plan is a good idea. Thank you for the improvements you have made to the site. Your proposed reorganization shows some real insight in to web site usability. It will save time and be of benefit to all.

Member #4581
10-30-05, 23:01
Jackson,

I'd vote to reorgainize by geographical boundries. If I'm going to wherever I prefer not to wade 375+ pages to find the action in aparticular locale. Keep up the good work.

Gerry in VT

02no
11-10-05, 01:58
IE: If you were to look for other services, restaurants, hotels, activities etc. You look in guides under State, town.

I would not want to wade through a lot of reports from areas I don't get to. I am even thankful that you wisely realized that Tacoma is separate from Seattle.

However, it might be reasonable to separate street reviews from other, shall we say 'indoor' activities. It does seem that indoor and outdoor sportsters are very different markets, (even if the providers work both.) AFAIK, the craigslisters operate more like escort, classified ad paper and MPs. You make an appointment (which requires some advanced planning,) and usually meet inside somewhere.

Street action tends to be spontaneous, even if the hobbiest makes plans to cruise the connects are much more random.

And of course there is a very large price difference, again, even if the provider works both markets. Its not unusual for a 'call' girl to charge an appointment a couple hundred but when business is slow, to take a stroll and do the same service for a fraction of the cost.

EC Man
11-22-05, 23:11
Jackson (please forgive the informal saluation),

It goes without saying that you are doing a tremondous service as it stands. It is truly AWESOME all of the work you but into an essentially (I would imagine) out of pocket project.

I have a tendency to ramble, so the idea is an excellent idea. The only negative I can see is that it makes it easy for LE to bust craigs list girls.

Yet Another Guy
01-13-06, 09:09
I like the idea of reorganizing the forums somewhat - but I think on a geographic basis include under each locale the TBD, CL, TER et al advertisers under the geographic location INSTEAD of a separate set of forums for those advertising venues, that are then subdivided into the various states.

When I use the telephone book, I use it for a specific geography, and if you fragement the boards:

Advertising Venue/State/City (which is what I think was the proposal)

instead of

State/City/Advertising Venue

it becomes much more difficult to find reports in a specific location.

I agree with the poster who said breaking it down between AMPs, Escorts, and Streetwalkers. That makes sense, at least to me.

Just my .02, and thanks for your hard work and dedication to a fine site!

Qmoto
01-23-06, 04:54
I think what you've got going here is one of the best resources anywhere. I'm also glad to see you're not just resting on your laurels and are continually looking to improve the site. So, in that spirit, I hope I can add a couple useful cents.

Basic organization by geography makes sense (since we're all impatient and want to know what we can get to right now). However, to reiterate what some of the others have mentioned, I think it would actually be MORE difficult to get all the information we're looking for if we have to check the CL, the TER, the TRB forums all separately. Other forums I've seen try to include some indication of what category a post falls into in the title (such as "REV" for reviews, "ISO" for information requests). If some simple convention were adopted to include "CL", "TER", "TRB", etc, it would be fairly simple to scan the posts by eye and see where most of the action is. If I'm going to be traveling to someplace new, I'm actually going to be interested in everything that's going on before forming a plan. I'd wager this will be fine for all but the most active forums.

Of course, the more I think about it, the more difficult I think it would be to get something volutary to work consistently. It's probably not a good idea to rely on everyone to put the right thing in their titles all the time. Maybe having a simple radio control on a submission page would work, where you ask the person submitting the report to classify the post into one of several basic categories: "Review from Craig's List", "Review from TER", "Experience in the wild", "Just adding to discussion", etc. Similar to the icons near the bottom, but place these at the top so they're more likely to be filled out.

Is there a good reason NOT to want to read everything that people are willing to share about the area? If so (and I just can't see it), would it be possible to filter a single forum? That would be more work, but it's just a suggestion.

Like I said, you've put together one of the most valuable resources out there. We appreciate it! Keep it up!

Pay Pal
01-26-06, 22:41
Given what you wrote:

Category --> Sub Category -> Forum ------------> Threads

Alabama -> Birmingham ----> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads
-----------> Mobile --------> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads
-----------> Huntsville -----> General Info ------> Threads
----------------------------> CraigList Reviews -> Threads
----------------------------> TER Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> TBD Reviews -----> Threads
----------------------------> Classified Ads ----> Threads


I'd say it's close but I'd NOT separate Escort reviews under the various boards. It's not in keeping with your geographical sort.

I like the idea of State --> City --> Town (or area) and then

Escort Reviews
AMP Reviews
CraigList
Streetwalkers
Strip Clubs
...
etc.

So if Sally it reviewed on TER, maybe put a link and something to let the poster know but keep it where you'd go to look. If I'm looking for an AMP I don't want to have to look under TER, XYZ, etc.

I'm thinking the number of sites will just continue to grow anyway.

I am wondering though, I thought the mentioning of other sites, not to mention linking to them was a bit no no on this board. Why the change? I think it will make the board even more popular. Not sure that's a good thing. But the reorganization is. Thanks for your efforts. I'll vote yes on this one.

Well, I would vote yes if I could figure out how. Where's the link???

Med Man
01-28-06, 23:12
I would like to see it more of less like **** does there forum. state, city and then all the subs under each city or area depending on the size.

Webcams
02-11-06, 23:43
Love the Reorganization; With that said I myself would like to see a stricter enforcment on the photo gallery posting. Repeat Posting of CL AD's and material stolen from other websites not only poses a Huge copyright violation issue for you, it Sucks up huge amounts of your bandwith in the end costing you money. I would also like to see a Paypal link where members may contribute either 1.00, 5.00, 10.00, or 25.00 to the Webmaster, Running websites, at least popular websites is not cheap and the headaches are enormus. I am sure 98% of the people would never contribute, but some of us appreciate your help none the less and would not mind.

Member #5605
02-21-06, 00:52
Glad that there is some "consolidation" of Orange County, CA communities (Anaheim, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Newort Beach) under the "Orange County" thread. Now, if only the same could be done for "Ventura" & "Oxnard" (both are in Ventura County, CA), and Pomona, San Bernardino, Redlands, and Riverside under a new suggested thread called "Inland Empire" (its weel known what all that area encompasses!).

Three X
02-21-06, 10:38
We need to put the 2 section together and call it the Inland Empire!

Delete the Redland section

We need a Palm Springs section.

And Redneck is right we can combine all of those section Orange County Cities to just on section!

Also create a database to post reviews.

And create a pay for advertising section for the girls and agencies to post 4 jpgs is enough per ad.

Member #5605
03-26-06, 00:40
What is the process to "subscribe" to individual threads, or is that still allowed for under this new reorganization?

Sexmoron
04-01-06, 20:25
I sometimes find myself just browsing through the photos, trying to locate just the photos in a certain city. Sometimes this can take quite a while. But in each of the threads you list how many photos have been posted for that thread. It would be nice if you could click on that number and have a gallery consisting of only those photos.

Of course it's easy to say when someone else is doing all the work ;^)

I Need It
04-27-06, 17:39
Jackson,

I am a regular poster on the Northern Kentucky section. I believe we should have a Strip Club section. Northern Kentucky has 7 strip clubs who allow you to talk and have a drink with the young lady. This setup can promote some extras or some off site action. They have been there for years with Hustler Magazine creator Larry Flint owning a club at one time. The strip clubs used to be houses of prostitution at one time but LE has curbed that practice. Hopefully you will give us this section so we can exchange some information.

Done.

Matrix Neo
06-15-06, 14:18
Jackson,

I love what you do here. I would like to see the Tempe AZ forum be absorbed into the Phoenix AZ forum. I don't really think Tempe has significantly more stuff going on to justify having it's own thread. I believe the Phoenix area a a whole should have just one section. Thanks!

RD

Black Treechas
06-24-06, 22:32
Well, we are in the computer age, and someone is buying webcam shows. (I'm guilty of it). Is there interest in a webcam forum for getting out the info on the best sites, girls, etc?

Wireless91910
07-05-06, 13:07
Jackson,

Did the new format change the way pics are uploading. Before I had no problem uploading pics, now they say that they are too big. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for any feedback.

Wireless91910

=============================================

Hi Wireless91910,

Nothing's changed, but there has always been a limit on the size of image file that can be uploaded.

Please read the Forum FAQ for more information and for instructions on how you can reduce an image file size to meet the Forum's limitations.

Thanks,

Jackson

Rockeebehard
07-07-06, 19:02
Visited Kim's today. Saw an awesome young attractive blonde by the name of alana. Very good show, took the 4 show and tipping was decent. other girls were good-looking too. but she seemed to be the youngest innocent type-- my type!

Member #4581
07-16-06, 22:17
At one point last year there was a suggestion of putting pictures in their geographical catagories. So if I was going to say Philadelphia I could check out just those pictures. This would be a lot better and would be worth an additional fee.

Ed Norton
08-19-06, 12:44
I agree with G Malav that pictures should be put into their geographical categories. As an example in the previous post, he notes that anybody going to Philadelphia could then go directly to Philadelphia pictures and get an idea what's happening in that area.

In addition, there is a DISadvantage of having a nationwide recepticle for photos. The Philadelphia forum has been inundated this year with photos, mostly from one poster who puts up as many as SEVENTEEN pictures of one person. Although readers can set the ignore option to bypass this kind of excess, unfortunately those photos bring in voyeurs from all over the country to make comments on the details of that person's body. None of these comments further the forum's mission, since the posters don't know the area. Localized photo galleries would solve this problem.

Sexmoron has suggested one possible way to implement localized photos:


I sometimes find myself just browsing through the photos, trying to locate just the photos in a certain city. Sometimes this can take quite a while. But in each of the threads you list how many photos have been posted for that thread. It would be nice if you could click on that number and have a gallery consisting of only those photos.

Member #4581
10-08-10, 06:43
Well I finally figured out how to see photos now. By clicking on the attachment icon. That's the paperclip thingy after a section header. You'll see a number of image icons with their file names and simply click on the file name to see the picture. The problem is that you have to click on each individual image, view it, close it and then re-click on the paperclip icon and start all over again. There is no preview or thumbnail images to view. Honest to golly I would be OK with paying the old $20 / year to have the old photo section available. Do I mind seeing 17 pictures of the same heroin addict? Yeah, sometimes. But it was just as easy to skip to the next street treat. Bring back the photo section. To Ed Norton, thanks for the kind words!

Seva Lurker
10-08-10, 07:07
Jackson,

You may want to lock this thread or it will grow beyond belief.

Folks the original date of this thread is from 2005 and the changes have already been made.