Possible Enhancement?

**Ayin McFye** · 22nd April 08, 10:44 AM

I was just looking through the members list section checking out some of the names and I thought of a change request that I think would be awesome and well received. I didn't know who to contact for sure so I PM'd Jaime and he let me know to post the idea here.

If there was a field in the user profile that had a dropdown for each state in the USA, plus a dropdown for Country for those that don't live in the USA you should be able to create a filter to allow users to only look at members that live in their state if they wish to do so. You could also create an "Other" for those that don't wish to divulge where they live.

this would help especially with new members that want to get in contact with kilt members in their area, and be able to more accurately map out the demographics of where we are all centralized.

It's just a suggestion, and I understand if it would be too difficult to code that into the pages, or if you don't favor the idea period. I just thought I'd send you my suggestion, incase you liked it.

slainte!

**Colin** · 22nd April 08, 10:46 AM

In the mean time check out the XMTS map.

**Ayin McFye** · 22nd April 08, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

In the mean time check out the XMTS map.

Definitely! The XMTS map is awesome. I haven't looked at it recently, but the last time I did it only included those who visited it, and added their information.

Everyone has to create a profile, and this hardcoded profile information regarding State and Country could be loaded directly onto the map as well.

I definitely encourage everyone visiting the XMTS map and added their info to it.

**Cynthia** · 22nd April 08, 12:11 PM

I think I came across the XMTS map once in someone's signature, but I didn't add myself (I was probably in a hurry and didn't see how to do it before I had to get back to non-computer stuff). Every time I remember the map, I can't remember where it's at.

Does someone have the link handy?

**Ayin McFye** · 22nd April 08, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cynthia

I think I came across the XMTS map once in someone's signature, but I didn't add myself (I was probably in a hurry and didn't see how to do it before I had to get back to non-computer stuff). Every time I remember the map, I can't remember where it's at.

Does someone have the link handy?

If you click on "PORTAL" on the task bar at the top. It'll take you to the home page. On the left you'll see the link for Kilt Map. I can't actually access the link from work. The IT department classifies it as a "Social Networking" site, and has it blocked.

**JimB** · 22nd April 08, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Ayin McFye

If you click on "PORTAL" on the task bar at the top. It'll take you to the home page. On the left you'll see the link for Kilt Map. I can't actually access the link from work. The IT department classifies it as a "Social Networking" site, and has it blocked.

Good thing they don't know about this place!

**Cynthia** · 22nd April 08, 12:48 PM

Thanks, Ayin. I need to get my eyes checked... I even looked at the sidebar before I asked in this thread and didn't see it until you pointed it out. Geez

Ok, I added myself to the map

**Ayin McFye** · 22nd April 08, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by JimB

Good thing they don't know about this place!

LOL! Yeah, everyday when I go to work I wonder whether or not they'll have found this site in the history list and block it for the same reason. I don't know what I'd do all day long if they blocked this site from me. Well I guess I do know, I'd probably work.

**michaelbeeman** · 22nd April 08, 01:03 PM

I quite like the idea and am in favor of it, provided it can be done.

**ardchoille** · 22nd April 08, 02:41 PM

I like the XMTS map, but am unable to add myself - have tried a few times. The problem is that map is geared towards a specific web browser and I don't use the operating system in which that browser works.

I feel adding a way of filtering members by state would be a very nice addition.