I read them to learn, and always when someone says "I've been lurking for years" & doesn't have the zone included. I was a lurker and knew the first week how big of a deal zone is. Also B-nut has the you can't see pictures without registration, which is what made me want to register. Gotta see the pictures man!I participate in a couple of the Facebook forums from time to time as well as here. I don't say much as I don't have any experience outside of keeping tropicals outdoors 100% of the time and even that experience is limited.
I see people ask "What is wrong with my tree, I think it's dying" without taking the time to add a picture, species, location, how long they've had it, no details at all. I just keep scrolling. It's peaceful.
I would consider some text like this in the onboarding flow.
> Welcome to Bonsai Nut, please consider adding your general location to your profile. If you are in the US adding your USDA zone (link to zone finding site) is also very helpful. Understanding your climate makes it much easier to help give you care advise.
Please consider adding your general location to your profile. It will provide important context about your climate and growing conditions.
Might be a good idea if you need help Bonsai NutAlso @Bonsai Nut , I have no idea what the tech stack is around here or if it's possible. Willing to help a little if I can and if you are interested.
I will never turn down free tech support However I believe that functionality for a welcome message like the one being discussed already exists. I just haven't put a greeting message in previously because I didn't see the need... but I agree that a USDA message would be a good addition.Also @Bonsai Nut , I have no idea what the tech stack is around here or if it's possible. Willing to help a little if I can and if you are interested.
Respectfully,
A tech guy with trees that dream of being bonsai.
reddit has a ton of BS to go through to add flair and all sorts of other crap, so i believe it's just right to beef up the posting requirements here just a tadI will never turn down free tech support However I believe that functionality for a welcome message like the one being discussed already exists. I just haven't put a greeting message in previously because I didn't see the need... but I agree that a USDA message would be a good addition.
You also totally don't need to be crazy specific. Mine says Seattle, but I definitely don't live in city limits and the difference between here and there aren't gonna make a difference.I didn't join for a number of years and was reading for a longtime before I joined up ( I don't think location really matters , it actually helps in answering your questions )
I have been a member for a while now, and more active since retiring a year ago....BUT, I can't figure out how to add my zone or location to my profile/banner!
Please help.
Thanks! Now fixed.On mobile, you can tap your profile pic, and a window will pop up. Select “account details,” and it will bring up a page where you can input or change your information.
I don't want to come off sounding like an ass, but I feel little desire to offer advice unless I have the information I feel is pertinent to my response. Location is usually #1.
Welcome fellow NOVAn!Thanks! Now fixed.
Welcome fellow NOVAn!