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Using Networks - How it works
A user chooses a network with a given name. This can be a well-known name on the system a "public network" and relate to a location or event or other topic. A user can choose a name that only their group knows and have their own private network.
Networks unite users with common interests.
All networks you join see your posts, GPS position (if you have made it available), and public cell number if you have set it. This allows people with common interests to see each other's posts, while screening out all other posts not relevant to their interests.
A user is allowed up to 3 networks.
Compatibility with Emergency Situations
The site is designed with the features that can be useful during various emergencies. These could include Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes, Fires, and other situations.
Profile Posts
A user of the site can make one profile post (their current situation).
Profile posts can have colours associated with them to easily mark
intuitive meanings.
During an emergency, colors could be used like this:
- Green = Ok, a typical post, no assistance required.
- No Color = Ok, a typical post, no assistance required.
- Red = Person requires assistance
- Turqoise = Person is providing assistance
- Pink = Hospitals may use this, or some other uses.
- Blue = Tropical Storm / Hurricane, other users could use it for any purpose.
- Orange = warning, undefined.
Profile Posts can come with additional information to mark offical posts from legitimate organizations or entities, such as EMERGENCY SERVICES or HOSPITAL.
These entities can verify themselves by various means and receive a special designation to separate themselves from normal users. If you would like special designation and are a legitimate organization (even if not listed as one of the types above), please contact us.
Example of Network and Site Usage
Tropical Storm Sara was a tropical storm that passed through Honduras and Belize in November 2024. The storm had a significant impact on many areas.
To see a simulated application of the site for this example,
add the network tropicalstormsara to your networks.
The example is a simulation of people dealing with the storm and using various
site features.
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