General Chat

nudge

i did tell him it would have to be county by county thing if he was to do it. I also said he would have to have a posting page in each county and a internal email thing so people could contact eachother, and that it would be upto the members to sort things out as far as information goes although the site may have details of members they must be kept confidentuel and what ever the agreement is between two members as far as the work thing goes it the responsability of said members not the site. The site is just there to help put people contact eachother.

Ron

I and seven friends all have different skills and for twenty year have done this

example

I look after all their computers be it work or home for free in return if say i need some wood work doing or some plastering they come and do it for free i just buy the materials.

One thing i would say is if someone is going to do this i would think he would have to make it as a county by county thing or people would be unwilling to travel long distances

Steve

Yes,

It's a good idea but would need to be in regions, otherwise Mr Brown's skills in Newcastle won't help Mr Smith in Bristol.
Some people might not want to disclose whereabouts they lived, so would have reservations about a public site.

If you can overcome those hurdles, it could be an asset to a community.

Gwyn

Yes I would. Having come from a farming community this was, and very much still is, common practise, including the exchange of goods, ie. a bag of spuds for a bag of swedes etc.

I have always thought that was a brilliant idea in a community Ron. I have heard this works well in some communities...alas...My Oh does lots for others but they are unable or unwilling to reciprocate.

There are so many people who can do things others can't and vice versa..A sharing of skills would be a great asset to any community.

I hope you get the website going and at this stage would answer your question as a yes.

Susan
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Ok i will not add to this as i will let my friend see it tomorrow but hope you add your comments.

Thank you

Hi All
Just something i have been asked by one of my friends to ask.
Would you use a site that had people doing good turns for eachother?

Like say Mr Brown was a painter and decorater, and did some work for Mr Red who was a plumber and in return did work for Mr Brown. No payment just good will and a way of makeing friends while helping eachother.

The Question is would you be willing to become a member and part of a site that worked this way if there was one?

I guess it would be a good way and thing for people settingup home together to get things done and meet others doing the same.