Facebook groups

This page was created so that a standardised format could be chosen and described for the creation of geohashing groups on Facebook. It's secondary purpose is to collect a list of geohashing-related groups already on Facebook.

"Standardised format" mainly refers to the name and type of the group. Please feel free to add arguments for and against each possible format under its appropriate heading.

Possible name formats

The name of the Facebook group should include the word "Geohash" or a variation of it (e.g.: "Geohashing", "Geohashers") as well as the location around which the geohashing is taking place (as per the Active Graticules Guidlines). Because there are some towns/cities with the same name, but in different countries, [Town/City/Area] would work best if you use what Facebook gives you when you start typing in their "City/Town:" box.

For example:

"Toronto, ON" refers to Toronto, ON, Canada

while

"Toronto, Australia" refers to Toronto, New South Wales, Australia

Geohash - [Town/City/Area]

This one is the most common format for groups at the moment. It would mean less groups would have to change to conform to the standardisation.

[Town/City/Area] Geohashers

The use of the label "Geohashers" has a much more personal feeling to it, but it could read weird when a comma is used for the location.

Geohashers - [Town/City/Area]

Like above, using "Geohashers" gives a sense of community and "camaraderie" for people to label themselves with. By putting "Geohashers" at the start, it will negate the confusion possibly cause by a comma in the location.

Possible group types

Facebook allow a group's type to be changed after other people have joined it, so it isn't as important as the name format.

List of Facebook Groups

Geohash - Denver
Type: Geography - Regions

Geohash - Toronto
Type: Geography - Regions

New York City xkcd Meetup Via Geohashing
Type: Common Interest - Beliefs & Causes

Geohashing - London West
Type: Common Interest - Travel

Geohash - Edmonton
Type: Geography - Regions

IVSLO Geohashers
Type: Sports & Recreation - Outdoor Sports