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2021-01-05 21:33:07 - Social position sharing
Just a thought (been racing you all for years but never posted on forums before). Maybe the race GUI could have some social network sharing features to show the current position and data from race. It would help attract new members to SOL. I tell my sailing friends about SOL but they don't really get it when they visit the site because they can't really see what it's all about. If we could share race position and data I think more people would be able to see it, understand it and get involved. Just to add, my position in races is never much to brag about! :)
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2021-01-06 10:53:54 - Re: Social position sharing
Would a spectator mode help you? We have ideas to create a spectator mode, like a tracker for an IRL race: you don't have to log in or be registered for a race to see where all competitors are.

This would help new people to see what our site is all about, and also allow friends/family to follow the race without having to use the sol/guest account.

The idea of sharing your personal position/speed/wind info is new to me; I hadn't thought about it. Sounds interesting, I'll keep it in mind. At this point we don't have plans for this, but that could come.
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2021-02-11 11:09:53 - Re: Social position sharing
Sounds like a great idea, kroppyer.
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