Is it worth a push for H/cap (& rough location??) user info

[SVB]

Folks,

Having been a member on this forum for only a short time I have been really amazed at the freely offered advice and help that people here spend their free time writing up to help others - well done all ! :thup:

I wonder, often Qs are raised that knowledge of the OP H/Cap and sometimes, rough location, would really help in offering an answer or more taylored reply.

So, is it worth asking the mods to post a sticky to encorage poeple add location in their profile and h/cap in the signature section?

What do we think?

Simon.

 

[rosecott]

It's pretty well down to personal preference. Some people think that handicap has no relevance in expressing an opinion. Others don't want you to know where they live!

 

[Foxholer]

So, is it worth asking the mods to post a sticky to encorage poeple add location in their profile and h/cap in the signature section?

What do we think?

Simon.

Not actually 'Moderator' function either. They've got enough on their (voluntary) plates!

 

[guest100718]

I switch the signatures off as they are a waste of screen space.

 

[SVB]

It's pretty well down to personal preference. Some people think that handicap has no relevance in expressing an opinion. Others don't want you to know where they live!

Agree H/Cap doesn't and shouldn't stop someone in expressing an opinion, but when asking for advice, surly knowing whether your offering advice on a new 2 iron to a 28 hcp or 3 hcp must help?

Re location, I can understand not giving street address, but surely county is not too intrusive but will allow people to suggest a particular shop / dealer / facility / GC etc etc which may help?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Only a 13 handicapper from Nailsworth would come up with such a daft idea - Damn Cat 3 golfers

 

[CliveW]

What has handicap to do with knowledge or experience? If you see someone has a handicap of 21, it doesn't mean they are an inexperienced golfer. I regularly play with a high handicapper who is now in his 70s but used to play off scratch. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge having played at international level.
Don't pre-judge.

 

[chris661]

Why would location (or handicap) have any bearing on knowledge? Or am I missing something?

 

[SVB]

Why would location (or handicap) have any bearing on knowledge? Or am I missing something?

My thoughts in post 5 of this thread, wishing I'd not asked now though as clearly out of tune with forum on this, despite best of intention.

S

 

[Deleted member 1147]

DO you mean the handicap & location of the question asker, rather than the person giving the advice?

 

[SVB]

DO you mean the handicap & location of the question asker, rather than the person giving the advice?

Yes (although I guess by adding it to profile / signature it will be visible whether getting or giving but giving it is less relevant I would think).

S