Frequently Asked Questions
This is a single FAQ from the MetaFilter FAQ.
Why are you asking for my geographic coordinates?
It is entirely optional to give your geographic coordinates in your profile. If you give a longitude and latitude, you will be able to use certain features that are geolocation-based. These features include: seeing which other members live near you (you can specify a distance for "near"); getting a message if there is an In Real Life (IRL) meetup scheduled near you; seeing how far away from you each job posting is in Jobs. You can choose whether other members will also be able to see your location by selecting 'Available to Members' or 'Private' in the Geographic Coordinates section of your site preferences.
(tags: location latitude longitude geographic coordinates profile privacy irl jobs ) December 12, 2012 - back to questions
(tags: location latitude longitude geographic coordinates profile privacy irl jobs ) December 12, 2012 - back to questions