The travel forum is growing...
I get two ideas which I think can take things to the next level.
1. Custom google map pinned with cities discussed in the forum. When you click on a pin, there will be a write-up compiled from forum data. It will contain three sections:
1. General Tips - Info on the city and dealing with the local women.
2. Daytime - Places to go during the day
3. Nighttime - Places to go at night
For example say there are five threads on Rio. One or two guys distills the info shared on the forum into the Google pin, so that someone doesn't have to wade through a bunch of posts to get the best tips.
I still think information should be shared and vetted on the forum first before being added to such a map.
Potential problems: Who is going to do the updating? How often will it be updated? Maybe some guys can volunteer to be in charge of a certain area or country.
2. Custom google map of user locations outside the u.s.
This map will have forum members present city location. I've seen a couple threads with "So are you still in so and so city?" and people keep asking me if i'm in medellin or wherever. This will eliminate doubt. Optional of course.
Potential problems: Users forget to change their pin, causing the map to be outdated.
Comments on these ideas? On the best way to execute them? Another ideas welcome as well.
I'm impressed with what I've seen first-hand about how the forum can bring guys together (PartyTime, Gringoed, Lumiere, and myself in Medellin) to have a good time and share knowledge.
I get two ideas which I think can take things to the next level.
1. Custom google map pinned with cities discussed in the forum. When you click on a pin, there will be a write-up compiled from forum data. It will contain three sections:
1. General Tips - Info on the city and dealing with the local women.
2. Daytime - Places to go during the day
3. Nighttime - Places to go at night
For example say there are five threads on Rio. One or two guys distills the info shared on the forum into the Google pin, so that someone doesn't have to wade through a bunch of posts to get the best tips.
I still think information should be shared and vetted on the forum first before being added to such a map.
Potential problems: Who is going to do the updating? How often will it be updated? Maybe some guys can volunteer to be in charge of a certain area or country.
2. Custom google map of user locations outside the u.s.
This map will have forum members present city location. I've seen a couple threads with "So are you still in so and so city?" and people keep asking me if i'm in medellin or wherever. This will eliminate doubt. Optional of course.
Potential problems: Users forget to change their pin, causing the map to be outdated.
Comments on these ideas? On the best way to execute them? Another ideas welcome as well.
I'm impressed with what I've seen first-hand about how the forum can bring guys together (PartyTime, Gringoed, Lumiere, and myself in Medellin) to have a good time and share knowledge.
Roosh
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