+Lookout Lisa Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 As a Geocaching event planner, I was happy to see the addition of the count of types of logs on each cache page. However, for events, many geo-names really mean more than one (married couples, teams, whole families, cacher and 'friends' and such) and planners really need to have as accurate as possible headcount as events draw near for ensuring enough room, food, etc. I just hate reading through all the logs to try to figure out when someone says 'we will be there' just how many is 'we'?? I would love to see an option in the 'Will Attend' log type of a dropdown or something similar to designate exactly how many you are saying will attend. Then with those numbers, a total count at the top so event planners can see at a glance just how many are planning to attend. I suppose on the flip side of that attendees will need to be able to update those numbers if say uncle Joe is visiting and wants to come along too. Just my 2 cents worth -thanks for reading! Lookout Lisa Link to comment
+surferacf Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Sounds like a good idea! Would also be good to have an option to retract that post in case you have to back out. Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I just put on an event and I needed to know exact headcount, too. I just made it very clear in the description that "will attend" logs needed to include exact headcount. I only had a handful out of 70-some logs that did not include the info. That got me close enough to plan well. Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I think it is a great idea! Link to comment
+MtnGoat50 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I've been involved in a couple of events where we needed a good head count in order to plan food and space. I think this would be a great feature. Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 A good idea, but how easy is it for 'Team Rock Your World' to simply say there will be five attendees from their team? Link to comment
+benh57 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Wow, this thread lasted 8 replies before someone naysayed the idea. New forum record? Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Probably not a record for 'less than fluffy' requests. I really do think it could be a good tool for event planners, but if a team 'captain' can't mention how many members will be attending in their note/will attend log, what makes you think they can click the correct radio button to convey the same information? For the events I have attended, there have occasionally been requests for that information, and by and large, the attendees have complied. Link to comment
+Lookout Lisa Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Probably not a record for 'less than fluffy' requests. I really do think it could be a good tool for event planners, but if a team 'captain' can't mention how many members will be attending in their note/will attend log, what makes you think they can click the correct radio button to convey the same information? For the events I have attended, there have occasionally been requests for that information, and by and large, the attendees have complied. Well, there are 2 issues here: 1. If it is a required option to fill in how many you are RSVPing for, it will get done. Default could be "1". 2. The other issue is that it is really ...er...tiresome to comb through 100+ logs to find where in someone's log they mention how many are coming, and then to add them all up! Oh, and to subtract when they back out, and add in Uncle Joe when he's coming along with 'Team so-and-so' at the last minute.... So that aggregated count at the top of the page would be very helpful and save a lot of time. Thanks for the feedback! Lisa Link to comment
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