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I have been having the same problem. my pin was on the map and then it was gone I have tried to reset my location but no luck


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I don't know what happened but my map pin left the US AND returned (almost) back to where it should be. since then it has drifted off again. now it's only 20-30 miles away from where I live. it's not the end of the world,I guess I can live with it.

I did make myself look a bit stupid recently when I started a conversation with another member. his pin appeared quite close so I enquired about meeting up. it turns out he actually lives 200 or so miles away. his pin indicated otherwise.

I guess there are issues with the new map and other people are having problems too
 
Defender 90 Keith said:
my map pin left the US AND returned (almost) back to where it should be. since then it has drifted off again. now it's only 20-30 miles away from where I live.
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I'm glad to see that you're at least back in the same country now, Keith! By design, @Michael has the pin set to float within something like 25 miles of your actual location. This is for security, so that it doesn't point to your house. I think 5 miles might be a better range. A 25 mile radius for me includes about 40 cities and communities. But usually, my pin is in Lake Erie. ::screwy::
 
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Steve said:
I'm glad to see that you're at least back in the same country now, Keith! By design, @Michael has the pin set to float within something like 25 miles of your actual location. This is for security, so that it doesn't point to your house. I think 5 miles might be a better range. A 25 mile radius for me includes about 40 cities and communities. But usually, my pin is in Lake Erie. ::screwy::
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Many thanks indeed for your assistance. I believe there are others having similar issues. I understand the security aspect of your statement. thanks again, I'll continue to fly the flag where I can for OB (I mean it literally as I bought one of the large OB flags). I hope I have also spread the word to friends i made during my Royal Navy service up and down the country and in other countries to join this team of like minded people.

Thanks again OB
 
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When you become a badge-holding Overland Bound Member, you get access to the Map of OB Members . This allows you to see what other Overland Bound members are in your area!

Colors indicate the member status:

1. Platinum - Founder 500
2. Gold - OB Member
3. Bright Yellow - Benefactor
4. Green - Moderator
5. Black - Forum user, not member



There are a few steps to gaining access:
  • You MUST be an OB Member (badge holder) and have your forum account upgraded to "Member" (you will have a gold banner in your forum profile card that says "Member".
  • If you are not a member with an emblem, Go here: OB Member, then contact us to upgrade your forum account.
  • You can now access the Member Map!
  • In your user drop down menu, edit "Personal Details".
  • Edit "Map Location" - This is your location on the member map.
  • Also edit "Host and "Helper" to indicate if you are available for members to stay, ior call you for assistance!
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Hi @Michael , @Steve
When I tried this, it didn't even have a edit map location option for me.
My position on the map shows as about 5 thousand Km away, so on the east coast, and I'm on the west coast. I tried adjusting my location, and my radius from 5 to 1, cleared my cache, and tried different computers, operating systems. Still no luck. Any thoughts?
 
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Hi Michael
I just noticed my pin is black on the map. I s there. Something I have to do to update it?
Thanks
Mike
 
Hi,
I have my badge and a member # yet I cannot access the map. What do I need to do? Member number #2856
 
@Michael , @Steve ...evening gentlemen....I have had zero luck finding myself on the map. I can access the link from all three platforms: mobile, laptop, and tablet and have checked both my location ( Monroe ohio) and adjusted my privacy settings to reflect accordingly. Still nothing...please assist.
 
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Swaffybuilt said:
@Michael , @Steve ...evening gentlemen....I have had zero luck finding myself on the map. I can access the link from all three platforms: mobile, laptop, and tablet and have checked both my location ( Monroe ohio) and adjusted my privacy settings to reflect accordingly. Still nothing...please assist.
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'll check this out for you now..just a minute.
 
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Swaffybuilt said:
@Michael , @Steve ...evening gentlemen....I have had zero luck finding myself on the map. I can access the link from all three platforms: mobile, laptop, and tablet and have checked both my location ( Monroe ohio) and adjusted my privacy settings to reflect accordingly. Still nothing...please assist.
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Fixed - it was a privacy setting. Your location will fluctuate within 2kms and thats normal. I'm going to try to improve the privacy setting issue so folks don't run in to this issue.

Thanks!

M
 
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Hi Michael,
Can you please upgrade my account s requested above. Member #2856. Currently I get the same message "Lets see if we can figure this out"
Thank You
 
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