Campsite MAP Added to Database Forums

gaspode · Moderator

Hi Diabalo

All sorted now. Laughing

Thanks for the heads-up.

ralph-dot

I have noticed some entries that have a cross next to "Visited by MHF member", I thought we were only supposed to enter sites we could personally comment on?

Ralph

MicknPat

Since the 'new' facilities were added I have noticed that some entries have a question mark for sites Suitable for RVs OVER 30ft Stanmore Hall being an example.

How can a question mark be displayed if our only options are YES or NO ?

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin

DABurleigh

There was big debate at one point about whether or not the campsite database should be exclusively for sites visited. The change from "Recommended?" to "Visited by MHF member?" is a pragmatic way to be inclusive and complete, not putting off those who are charitable enough to contribute known but not visited sites, but also without degrading the added value of sharing impartial knowledge of a site rather than risking echoing promotional material.

As to the RV and other fields, I asked nuke not to default to a cross (No) if the answer was not "Yes", when it more likely is a "Don't know". Not sure if he's yet applied it to both listing outputs.

Dave

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin

Dave and I drive small vans. When I go to some sites I often am surprised how big RVs get in - but they do. A Damon Daybreak got into the tiniest slot at one site after negotiating two waiting cars/caravans that were blocking the right angled entrance off the main road. As a small van driver if I enter a campsite the honest answer in a lot of cases will be don't know.

Regards Frank

MicknPat

Dave,

There must be several fields where the person entering the details should just tick a box rather than choosing Yes or No other than the Large MH / RVs, but I suppose it all depends on the software the mods and Dave (Nuke) has to use.

I think that by having the choice when you do a search for a particular facility BOTH the Yes & No options appear in the list of possible sites.

Details such as:
Dogs Allowed
Children Welcome
Laundry Facilities
Internet Access Facilities
Disabled Facilities Available

and I'm sure many more could be address on the original add a campsite page with a tick.

DABurleigh

Mick,

Well if so, it can only be because MHF members are a lot more observant and with a better memory than me. A tick doesn't allow a don't know answer. In terms of your list, I almost certainly know whether dogs are allowed as one is with us. I'm not sure anything else registers!

The analogy is shopping with Alison in a Mall. We split up, then I look out for her. It's only at that point I really wish I had registered what the heck she was wearing .....

Dave

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin