It would be most secure if not done with google docs. Advantage is that it's easy.

As it exists now it could be made more secure:
I could limit who can access it based on them having to have the link (but that makes no sense as the link would be publicly available on here anyway).
I can force people to have a google account to be able to view it (I don't like 'forcing' people to use google)
I can limit editing to specific individuals

The last is the most secure way if using google docs....but it has the potential to become a bind as people come and go etc. which is why I didn't do that.

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Great idea guys. Added Steve Norman (T & S Norman, Shepton Mallet).

Edit: Posted on DISCO3 and FFRR to get more recommendations too.

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It would be most secure if not done with google docs. Advantage is that it's easy.

As it exists now it could be made more secure:
I could limit who can access it based on them having to have the link (but that makes no sense as the link would be publicly available on here anyway).
I can force people to have a google account to be able to view it (I don't like 'forcing' people to use google)
I can limit editing to specific individuals

The last is the most secure way if using google docs....but it has the potential to become a bind as people come and go etc. which is why I didn't do that.

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And RRSport too....?

I saw you'd already posted it there, so I didn't put another one in. Might be a good idea to have a separate thread though, so I'll add one now.

Can add Defender2 as well I guess... Might leave BabyRR, RRSPORT2 and DISCOSPORT for tomorrow...  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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I've no doubt Martin could do another map as it appears that the registered users map just uses the google API. It would still be the same situation where one or more people become responsible for administering it (not that it would take much work).

Automating it, like the registered users map, would allow anyone with 'membership' to add details - so Random Garage Ltd. could add their business as long as they registered on the bulletin board.

Yes, but if it has to be done with forum membership, I would think it should be possible to arrange something whereby the suggesting member(s) can be seen, and moderated as part of the forum? Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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I don't see that it helps with security. It would certainly make it appear slicker if built into the bulletin board.

I'm not shown on the registered users map as I haven't included the info in my profile - I can put whatever I want in there, it's not moderated.

For registered users to recommend something and it be put on a 'secure' map we'd have to have a moderator to enter the data into the mysql database that underpins the bulletin board (or to approve a form entry). Then use the google api and simple php to display the data. We are back to restricting editing rights to a person (or small group of nominated people).

Quite amusing really as the reason I put them on a map was they are easy to see and I left it open access so that anyone could use it. Would anyone look for the map if they hadn't seen the link on here? Would a garage look for it to decide to put themselves on there? I doubt it. Sometimes we overthink and consequently over-engineer things.

It doesn't make it fully secure, but it would work a little like the For Sale section; members can feel comfortable when they can see that a seller is a well established member.

As you say, I don't see that it's an issue at the moment, but I can see this map becoming very popular, so there is potential. Recommendations from these highly reputed forums tend to be worth quite a lot more than other sources.

Placing the link in a members only forum section would probably do the trick, but it would be nice to let everyone see it... Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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Just giving this a little bump for suggestions across the forums.  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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Lost for Words wrote:

Great idea guys. Added Steve Norman (T & S Norman, Shepton Mallet).

Have you got a little more specific location for him so I can stick him on the map?

I'm considering offering to administrate the map if it's decided to prevent public editing (assuming morfis would be happy for me to). I'm aware that some may not want to use Google so, for now, for those that don't want to give Google their details (and I don't blame you), feel free to send them by PM and I'll add them. All I ask is that you please include all the relevant details (specific latitude and longitude, website, address, phone number etc.). Will see how this goes for the time being.  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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He isn't any more specific than the location I have already stated, and it's always best to phone him beforehand anyway.

He doesn't actively seek "passing trade" generally because his work is word of mouth, and repeat business with long standing clients. I used to work for him just after I left Uni and have taken my vehicles to him ever since - around 25 years.

[quote="Lost for Words"]Have you got a little more specific location for him so I can stick him on the map? :thumbsup:

I'm considering offering to administrate the map if it's decided to prevent public editing (assuming morfis would be happy for me to). I'm aware that some may not want to use Google so, for now, for those that don't want to give Google their details (and I don't blame you), feel free to send them by PM and I'll add them. All I ask is that you please include all the relevant details (specific latitude and longitude, website, address, phone number etc.). Will see how this goes for the time being. :thumbsup:[/quote]

I've not got a problem with people adding garages on behalf of other subscribers - I'd suggest that only the request goes via PM and not the details of the garage though. That would keep things more transparent and also gives two locations for the info...the map and this thread.

I can see your reasoning, but people can add to the thread in addition. Receiving them from any/all of Martin's forums, I have to ask for the information to be available in one place - as notifications in my email inbox.  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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I have been following the commentary on possibly restricting updates to the map for independent landrover garages.
Please can you added Premier Garage Service at Hazel Grove near Stockport to the map. I took my Freelander 2 Metropolis here today for its first service. It is a Landrover approved garage. I have previously recommended it and another member of the forum has recently used the garage and has left positive feedback on this site.
The website is
http://www.premiergarageservices.co.uk/landrover
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