Skip Talbot
EF5
To me, SN has come off as a service where the users are supposed to feel privileged to use it. Its a responsibility to be trained properly and reporting accurately. I don't disagree with this mentality since the reports are often accepted as official and directly consumed by the NWS. Personally, I could care less if SN reported my speed as well. I speed while chasing, not excessively, usually something like 10 over, and occasionally faster if I'm trying to race a core crossing the road or catch a storm that's pulling away. If that makes me a reckless yahoo, than so be it. At the same time I can see how others are more than concerned about how this data is being used.
It seems like the "spotter elite" mentality that its a privilege to use this system is starting to clash with the larger user base that likes ot use the system for their own personal position reporting. Those running a tight ship are butting heads with the users who disagree with the policies. I think it would be very advantageous for SN to guard its data (but not close it or make it invisible) like it guards the quality of its reports, and take to heart considerations made by its users. Like Danny says, however, perhaps its time for an alternative system that puts the emphasis on the chaser instead of on the system and the quality of reports. It seems many people are more interested in posting their position and chase updates without moderation, as opposed to carefully worded reports.
It seems like the "spotter elite" mentality that its a privilege to use this system is starting to clash with the larger user base that likes ot use the system for their own personal position reporting. Those running a tight ship are butting heads with the users who disagree with the policies. I think it would be very advantageous for SN to guard its data (but not close it or make it invisible) like it guards the quality of its reports, and take to heart considerations made by its users. Like Danny says, however, perhaps its time for an alternative system that puts the emphasis on the chaser instead of on the system and the quality of reports. It seems many people are more interested in posting their position and chase updates without moderation, as opposed to carefully worded reports.