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JEREMY JEFFERSON
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05 Mar 2014 05:03 PM
    The GPAA forum is a family friendly environment where members can post ideas, ask questions, and share thoughts about all aspects of prospecting. We are all here because we share a common interest and we need to treat our fellow members with respect and courtesy.

    When you are using this forum there will be no tolerance of negative posts, name calling, accusations, personal attacks, flaming, trolling, spamming and off color language and jokes

    Failure to comply will result in first a warning, second a temporary suspension, and third a permanent suspension.
    JOE SMOOT
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    06 Mar 2014 06:11 PM
    I would like to Thank The Gpaa For The New Site Looks Great.
    Marc Leader
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    06 Mar 2014 08:37 PM
    Love the new site! I am looking forward to interacting with other GPAA members.
    Joseph Loyd
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    07 Mar 2014 06:58 PM
    Is this going to look like facebook or is there going to be topics .

    Ok found my answer .
    Kevin Schlenker
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    07 Mar 2014 09:36 PM
    Looks kind of quite. every one could be diggin gold
    GEORGE BRANIGAN
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    09 Mar 2014 06:36 PM
    I do hope that this will be 'friendlier' then the last forum.
    David Wright
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    10 Mar 2014 10:54 AM
    Thank You GPAA
    Kent Creamer
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    11 Mar 2014 10:54 AM
    Have they taken down the forum and membership pages from the old site already?
    Paul Straub
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    11 Mar 2014 03:13 PM
    Like George, I too hope this is a friendlier forum. The new site looks good so far.
    JOHN DORVAL
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    12 Mar 2014 12:25 AM
    The New site looks great!!!
    CLARENCE MITCHELL
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    13 Mar 2014 06:11 PM
    Im glad the new site is up and running...hopeing to see some old freinds and make some new ones..
    Jerry Jensen
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    15 Mar 2014 07:29 AM
    Site looks good. Hope to give and get some great new ideas.
    Dennis Miranda
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    20 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
    Hi Jerry-
    I think this might be an improvement for all of us at stanton too.
    LOUIS ESCARCEGA
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    20 Mar 2014 11:08 AM
    Kent, Not yet...
    JAMES T KOCHEVAR
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    20 Mar 2014 01:11 PM
    Howdy to all. New site looks great.  Took a little work, but finally got connected.  Looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing in the fun.
    DANIEL GREENHILL
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    29 Mar 2014 06:42 AM
    I like this new site
    JERRY LEMMENS
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    30 Mar 2014 10:42 PM
    Looks like great improvement Thx GPAA
    Joe Thompson
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    01 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
    good luck
    James Peace
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    03 Apr 2014 04:44 AM
    Looks like old forum is gone, my question is what happened to all the topics? There was a lot of useful information accumulated for years.... shame to lose it all...
    AARON DECKROW
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    03 Apr 2014 05:08 AM
    Glad the site is up and running looking forward to seeing what you guys do with it.
    NICOLE MCCLEAF
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    03 Apr 2014 08:59 AM

    Hi James: We are in the process of making the old forum available and will have a link to it soon.  Please feel free to contact me if you have other questions or input regarding the new site.

    ARTHUR WAUGH
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    03 Apr 2014 09:01 AM

    James--Jeremy said it will be a read only archive.

     

    Admin-  I noticed that the GPAA and LDMA areas can be accessed without logging in.  Probably should be tied to registration and membership in each of those subgroups, ie., GPAA members have access to GPAA,  LDMA have both.  I know on our 4x4 forum there are a couple of pages that only show after your membership is verified and then those pages are turned on.   You don't see them until you are logged in.  As a browser or non-association member you don't see them even if logged in.  With claim info and updates on these areas, IMO it needs some controls for members only access to those sections.

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    03 Apr 2014 09:02 AM

    Hi Aaron: As you are on the site, please let us know if there are things you would like to see.  Feel free to contact me directly or to post on the forum.

    ALTON OAKES
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    03 Apr 2014 09:16 AM
    I just logged in to confirm a mailing address for the Headquarters Offices. But I can't find anything on the GPAA Headquarters, and I can't find any information on GPAA membership or how to join. I think that I have tried all the tabs. Your help would be appreciated. Thank you.
    DAVID PETERSON
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    03 Apr 2014 09:25 AM
    Hey Alton,

    We've just migrated to the new site and not everything is quite up and ready yet. We do have a page for the head quarters address, but we're still building the links to get there. You can access it directly here:

    http://goldprospectors.or...unication/Contact-Us
    James Peace
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    03 Apr 2014 09:35 AM
    THANKS!
    NICOLE MCCLEAF
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    03 Apr 2014 09:42 AM

    Hi Arthur: While the GPAA and LDMA Member sections are visible, if a visitor tries to drill down into the topic, they do not have access to it. Please let me know if you are seeing otherwise and we'll take another look at it.

    ARTHUR WAUGH
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    03 Apr 2014 09:54 AM
    Thanks Nicole--looked deeper as a browser and all you can pull is the profile of the poster.  Just did not look deep enough the first look.  Me bad!
    NICOLE MCCLEAF
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    03 Apr 2014 11:11 AM

    Good deal!

    William Hall
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    03 Apr 2014 04:28 PM

    Being 'old school'.....I don't like this new site

     

    Yet, time will tell

     

    If this is still beta, why are we here, shouldn't it ALL work before cutting over ?

     

        OC

    James Peace
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    03 Apr 2014 04:39 PM

    Another thing I really dislike is my proper name being here, I would rather my USER NAME that I signed up with... Just sayin...

    At least give us the choice of a display name...

    James Peace
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    03 Apr 2014 04:42 PM

    And every time you submit a post on a multi-page thread you go back to page 1 by default.... You should be returned to the page and position of your post. As a software developer and Admin of other forums this is the normal activity of a new post... just sayin...

    Editing a posted thread has the same behavior...

    NICOLE MCCLEAF
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    03 Apr 2014 05:16 PM

    Hi William:  We are out of the beta stage. As with any new platform or software there might be bugs that need to be fixed along the way.  We have a "Report a Problem" form at http://www.goldprospector...on/Feedback, if you encounter issues.  


    We are open to community feedback regarding the site and what you might like (or not like) on it in the future.  Feel free to elaborate about this on the forum or if you would like to contact me directly through my profile, I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.

    Raymond Erickson
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    03 Apr 2014 06:40 PM
    This site looks pretty, but I found it easier to navigate the old site. And I think we should have the option of having our username displayed.
    CHRIS CULP
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    08 Apr 2014 11:43 AM
    James / Raymond, we decided GPAA's site will use REAL NAMES for several reasons. One of which is to try to improve the forum experience for many people. No more slinging hateful comments behind anonymity. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can do so by simply not posting. Their profile is not listed anywhere and no one can view any information they deem to be private.

    In the long run, we hope this will help members become more connected to each other, meet new friends in their area and so on. We're always open to suggestions, so feel free to let us know your thoughts.
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    08 Apr 2014 12:19 PM

    And there in lies the issue, not anonymity, but identity... Here everyone calls me James because that is my first name on my account with LDMA, well I DO NOT USE THIS NAME OTHER THAN LEGAL REASONS... I have always went by my middle name or nickname and really can't stand using my first name... So I have no choice here, which I do take slight issue with... Thanks!

     

    P.S. I don't mind it on my profile but the forum should be a choice...

     

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    08 Apr 2014 12:24 PM
    That's a good point, something I had not thought of. Thank you for the feedback.
    James Peace
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    08 Apr 2014 12:25 PM
    Thank you for considering. And taking the time to reply!
    David Shields
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    11 Apr 2014 09:39 AM

    Whew! Took awhile but I finally made it over here.

    Good work GPAA new site looks good and seems to work well, I'm looking forward to a more peaceful and friendly environment.

     

    Joseph Loyd
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    11 Apr 2014 03:15 PM
    It won't keep me logged in why.
    Joseph Loyd
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    11 Apr 2014 03:26 PM
    And why do we not have a free for all or something like it .
    E. JIM/PAM HANEY
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    24 Apr 2014 06:04 PM
    Just want to say that we love the new site!!
    ARTHUR WAUGH
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    28 Apr 2014 08:20 AM
    In a way I kind of miss the free for all, but that is where most of the issues came from..........
    Raymond Erickson
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    30 Apr 2014 10:51 PM
    I can't see renewing my membership. This site sucks compared to the old forum. My mining guide is so outdated that it's useless.
    ARTHUR WAUGH
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    01 May 2014 07:44 AM

    New forum will take some time to get up and running with more people.  Last guide was the brown cover in 2012, and a new one is due out this fall if everything goes well.  The December P&S had a list of all the changes since the 2012 issue came out, just not the location or map.  It listed by claim number in the various states, you had to do the research on each one.  That i why it is important to keep all the P&S's on file.

     

    At our chapter we are going to keep a binder with copies of all the claims in the state and possibly some in other states close by.  Keep several sheets of each in a protector sleeve and they are available for the members to access and take one if needed.  Would recommend this for all chapters to do.

    SHELDON SWEAT
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    01 May 2014 01:51 PM
    site looks great
    JOE DUNCAN
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    04 Jun 2014 04:47 PM
    just thought i'd try it out too. hey everybody !
    JOE DUNCAN
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    04 Jun 2014 04:50 PM
    by the way my user id is mustache44 if anyone sees it in the future
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    07 Jun 2014 07:49 PM

    If the new issue is coming out in the fall, Then I am wondering why I received an email from GPAA asking me where they can send the latest guide.  i figured it was going t be sent out in a week or two. Maybe that was wishfull thinking?

     

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    07 Jun 2014 07:54 PM
    Hey why doesn't the GPAA maintain a data base or report of active claims. That would mean a lot to the members....and then you can offer it for  sale to the members. I would pay for it if it was done well. Its worth the money....what $75.00 or $100.00 per state?? Lets get with the times and give the members some real value that they can truely appreciate!!!!
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    07 Jun 2014 08:05 PM

    If the new issue is coming out in the fall, Then I am wondering why I received an email from GPAA asking me where they can send the latest guide.  i figured it was going t be sent out in a week or two. Maybe that was wishfull thinking?

     

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    09 Jun 2014 10:05 AM
    I've gotten at least 3 emails for me to verify my mailing address,lol.I too thought we would be getting the new mining guide shortly.I guess that's what I get for thinking
    Raymond Erickson
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    09 Jun 2014 10:56 AM
    I've had two emails like that. They know where I live. I think it's a tactic to get people to register on the new forum!
    ARTHUR WAUGH
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    09 Jun 2014 02:45 PM
    Word we got at the chapter meeting and have seen elsewhere as well, they should start going out in the next week or so...........(fingers crossed, along with everything else that will fold over anything else.
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    09 Jun 2014 03:47 PM

    Hello Fellow Prospectors,

    Every year that a new GPAA Mining Guide is produced, we need to remind our members to make sure that we have their current address for mailing. Third class mail does not forward, so a current address is needed otherwise it gets rejected and sent back from the United States Postal Service. Members call in wanting to know why they did not receive their copy, and then extra postage is needed to resend.



    Our phone volume has gotten very high, and we want to talk to everyone to verify addresses. For some, logging into their account is easier.



    The first batch for LDMA & GPAA Lifetime members as well as GPAA multi-year membership will be mailed directly from the printer starting this week (approx. the 10th of June), and then GPAA annuals will mail from GPAA Shipping starting the 30th of June (maybe sooner if the semi truck arrives early).



    We are very excited with the latest edition of the 2014/2015 GPAA Mining Guide.

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    18 Jul 2014 12:25 PM
    Hello, I'm a new one to your site but I have been out to the Dog Creek Clam in Idaho and had a fun time just getting around and trying to find the claim markers but could not. The claim did have boulders placed in front of the entrance road to the river. It looks as if the forest service placed them. I do have questions on camping on a claim on BLM land that is open to us as GPAA members. There is a campground right next to the claim that is a pay site. Any info on camping on our claims would be appreciated. I did take out 2 large bags of trash on the claim. Sad to see it in such disarray. Going back out this weekend and it should be fun again. Hoping to find more gold. Anyone who has questions on the area please feel free to contact me.Ill try to get up to the claim 28 miles north east soon and will let you all know. CCC 
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    18 Jul 2014 01:06 PM
    CCC--  General rule of thumb is that on USFS and BLM ground, "dispersed camping" is allowed for up to 14 days.  Check with the local agency office for any restrictions as to fires, etc.  Some areas you have to stay within 100 to 300 feet of the road (primarily USFS at this time).  The Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for that particular National Forest will spell out what is open and the general regs.
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    26 Apr 2015 06:37 PM
    Thanks for the info.
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    07 Feb 2016 07:45 AM

    Admim-----

    I would suggest a locked sticky in the for sale page suggesting/requiring pricing and general location on items listed for sale, and if the seller is willing to ship. This will help prospective buyers decide if it is feasable or not.

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    07 Feb 2016 09:17 AM
    Thank You Arthur!!!
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    09 Feb 2016 01:10 PM
    Posted By ARTHUR WAUGH on 07 Feb 2016 07:45 AM

    Admim-----

    I would suggest a locked sticky in the for sale page suggesting/requiring pricing and general location on items listed for sale, and if the seller is willing to ship. This will help prospective buyers decide if it is feasable or not.

     

     


    Hey Arthur, thank you for the suggestion. Currently the platform we are using for the forum does not support that function, but we are looking to make some significant upgrades to the website in the next couple of months and will be sure to keep that in mind if the opportunity presents itself. 

     

    Thanks again for all your feedback and contributions to the community, they are absolutely appreciated!

     

    Paul

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    07 Mar 2016 03:40 PM
    I'm glad to be here.    See y'all at the Boise Show in June 2016.  Look for me, there!
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    09 Mar 2016 05:46 AM
    As is shown on this page of the forum, threads can be "pinned" to remain at the top, and as the Scott River fire info page by Kevin, can be locked, or has that changed somewhere along the line?  That was the gist of the suggestion.  Thanks.
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    28 May 2016 03:54 PM
    Just joined gpaa, the forum site states that I cannot create a new topic... When will that magic happen for me?
    Joseph Loyd
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    28 May 2016 06:55 PM
    When they get you into the system.And all dues are paid .Dose not take long.
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    27 Jun 2016 03:55 PM
    I just joined this wonderful forum but it says on the greenhorn section that I am not authorized to post a topic. What is the reason please.
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    28 Jun 2016 01:08 PM
    Posted By Alan martinsen on 27 Jun 2016 03:55 PM

    I just joined this wonderful forum but it says on the greenhorn section that I am not authorized to post a topic. What is the reason please.
    You need to log back in again. That's the way it worked for me.



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    29 Jun 2016 05:41 PM
    Thanks Mary.

    I was able to post to this forum after logging in again but Im still blocked from any posting in other forums.

    Is it intentional? Im not a paying member yet. Or, maybe the system is still a work in progress?
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    29 Jun 2016 08:26 PM
    Some areas you have to be a paid member in order to post in them.


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