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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Just testing the waters here...
At the Smokey's Jam, several of us discussed building an OFC networking database (OFCNDB) for those interested.
This data would include OFC user name, real name, phone info, email and home addresses. To be included, at least the first three elements would be required. The data would ONLY be sent to the participants.
The data would be in MS Excel format. Mac users need to let me know if that is an issue.
I would send out an updated OFCNDB once a month to participants whenever there are new entries.
If you have suggestions or concerns, let's address 'em here. Then if this becomes a reality I'll start a new thread.
Thanx... |
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Location: Vernon CT | Sounds like a good Idea. Just a thought here, Maybe include a section, asterik, whatever, where a member would want other members to contact them if they were in Town? Not that most members here wouldn't, but some may feel like they were intruding. This way they know it's ok.
Like I said, just a thought. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Just call up and tell the spouse that you met on the internet and want directions to the house. Works for us. Show up in leather with a motorcycle helmet like Waskel did. That's even more reassuring. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Seems to work around here so far that when someone posts "I'll be in such-and-such a place this weekend" everyone interested in that area says, "Hey, where can we meet?"
I dunno, maybe the old ways are just too simple. I'm a lo-tech kinda guy. |
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| Make sure when you "drop in" that you're wearing a Hawaiian shirt and sport a scruffy beard.
Seriously, that sounds like a good idea to me, Johnny. I haven't met an OFCer I didn't like. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Seems like when I post that I'll be in a town that weekend everyone else leaves.
Actually, I like the idea just because it would give me a contact list. I write phone numbers on post it notes and then forget where I put them or who belongs to the phone number. It's pretty tough to beat me if you're going for low tech. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I like the idea. |
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Location: GA USA | I'm in. Then you'll all have the address to contribute to my guitar fund, as often as you like.
If 6701 members each sent $20, I could buy Iffy's Academy. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You may want to consult the site admins about this. Not saying it's not a good idea. You just may been to careful using the name OFC.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Seems to work around here so far that when someone posts "I'll be in such-and-such a place this weekend" everyone interested in that area says, "Hey, where can we meet?" I like this ol' method also. This enables the folk in the area to respond and make plans accordingly.
Dave,
I absolutely agree! If Miles or Al have any objections and/or guidance, then they can let us know right here. As I said, "Just testing the waters...". |
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| Gallerinsi, We can just change the name..
OPN Ovation Players Network |
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Location: GA USA | or Playaz Network |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Call it OCD
Ovation Collectors Directory |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "There is no cure, just treatment and meetings!" |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I believe Alpep may be on the road someplace, but my suggestion would to NOT use the term "Ovation FanClub(tm)" with one exception.. a disclaimer that the "list and it's contents are not affiliated with, derived from, or used by, the Ovation FanClub(tm) in any way.
Personally, I like the simple... if your going to visit, just post or send a message to someone you know in that area. It's seems to have worked so far. |
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Location: NJ | Just spoke to Al on the phone, they're on their way over to the Collings factory . . . |
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Location: Tennessee | I feel a minor bounce to the economy coming ... |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | with what intent? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Let me address several points that have been brought up:
None of the data should be posted on this or any other site. It will be a private participant sharing via email only.
The 'list' name doesn't matter to me. We can call it the 'O' List or whatever. We should take Miles' advice and leave the 'OFC' out.
We could also set a minimum number of posts to be eligible for inclusion. This may deter 'info sharks' from joining just for the data.
If this is a 'go', I will establish a new email addy just for the purpose of gathering and disseminating the info.
Please continue to respond with your ideas and concerns!
Thanx. |
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Location: closely held secret | I think the minimum number of posts should be 4000. :) |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Maybe you should just ask Al or TraderJim - either one of them will probably have everyone's name/address/phone number and credit card information. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I'm not looking to be on any more 'special interest' lists. Had enough trouble at the border last time..... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Had enough trouble at the border last time..... At least you have an 'opt out' option with this list...  |
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Location: Yucaipa, California | ...hmmmmmm. newly elected administration, "friends" asking for personal data...hmmmmm...time to re-line my hat! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I think this will work...after going through an identity theft two years ago, I am cautious...but, it could still work...I'm in... |
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OFC Networking Info?
