What Determines Applied Countries?

Agon · 26-06-09, 12:05 PM

I find it strange that some 2nd and even 3rd world countries (i.e., Russia, Nigeria) can register at JF, while some 1st world countries (i.e. Korea, Israel, Iceland) can't. Why? What determines which countries are valid and which aren't?

I'm not complaining, not at all. I want to know how the politics behind these websites work.

I guess this question(s) is directed more or less towards the actual administrators of FJ, but by all means others are welcome to share their opinions. I advise you to. The more the merrier.

This could be the beginning of an interest debate, who knows where it'll lead.

rollingsta · 26-06-09, 12:16 PM

Maybe the offers available

rollingsta · 26-06-09, 12:16 PM

Maybe no offers avialable from those countries

EDIT: This post was meant to be an edit of the last one. dont know how it happened

Amiethest · 26-06-09, 01:13 PM

You'll have to ask FJ to be sure though.

Agon · 26-06-09, 01:37 PM

Well, since they lurk about these forums I figure they'll come across this topic soon enough.

Jamwee · 26-06-09, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Agon

I find it strange that some 2nd and even 3rd world countries (i.e., Russia, Nigeria) can register at JF, while some 1st world countries (i.e. Korea, Israel, Iceland) can't. Why? What determines which countries are valid and which aren't?

Russia a third world country?!? :/

Agon · 26-06-09, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamwee

Russia a third world country?!? :/

2nd and even 3rd world countries

Single statement.

Jamwee · 26-06-09, 08:40 PM

What makes Russia a 2nd or 3rd world country?!

Agon · 26-06-09, 08:43 PM

Second World and Developed Countries

Do notice the attractive picture and the appealing red colour.

Jamwee · 26-06-09, 08:53 PM

Haha! I see!

moviedrome · 26-06-09, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agon

I find it strange that some 2nd and even 3rd world countries (i.e., Russia, Nigeria) can register at JF, while some 1st world countries (i.e. Korea, Israel, Iceland) can't. Why? What determines which countries are valid and which aren't?

I'm not complaining, not at all. I want to know how the politics behind these websites work.

I guess this question(s) is directed more or less towards the actual administrators of FJ, but by all means others are welcome to share their opinions. I advise you to. The more the merrier.

This could be the beginning of an interest debate, who knows where it'll lead.

It was actually done on internet users (the countries selected for the drop down list are the highest users of the internet)

I will shortly be adding an 'Other' box to cover those not listed.

barcelonic · 26-06-09, 11:32 PM

i was reading recently that German speakers comprise the highest number of internet users after English speakers. i found that interesting. they are followed closely by chinese.

Agon · 26-06-09, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by moviedrome

It was actually done on internet users (the countries selected for the drop down list are the highest users of the internet)

I will shortly be adding an 'Other' box to cover those not listed.

I see. But why do you choose the countries by the amount of users of their nationality? What's keeping you from, say, listing all the countries?

barcelonic · 26-06-09, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Agon

I see. But why do you choose the countries by the amount of users of their nationality? What's keeping you from, say, listing all the countries?

there is no 'complete' list of countries in the world. there are so many different kinds of states, many of which are in dispute over borders etc... so nobody can say precisely how many countries there are at any given time.
it gives way to a political discussion which would never end.
having a box marked "other" seems like the most appropriate, not to mention easiest, way to go

Agon · 27-06-09, 12:09 AM

Convenient is not always best.

Of course I didn't mean that a 100% list of countries should be added. Doubt if it's even possible. But at least a list that compromises a reasonable amount of countries. For starters 100% list of 1st world countries sounds understandable. The majority of 2nd world countries.

More like, let's say someone were to be from Korea, and he were to tell the admins just that, they would add Korea to the list. Thus we'll know whom we should add based on usage rather than probability.

Personally I don't feel comfortable being left in the 'other' category.

Let's bear in mind that far from the complete least of countries currently registered have members representing each country. While, someone like me, who is interested in joining, is left behind.

Just my reasoning.

Ilikefree · 27-06-09, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Agon

Personally I don't feel comfortable being left in the 'other' category.

oh come off it...

moviedrome · 27-06-09, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agon

Convenient is not always best.

Of course I didn't mean that a 100% list of countries should be added. Doubt if it's even possible. But at least a list that compromises a reasonable amount of countries. For starters 100% list of 1st world countries sounds understandable. The majority of 2nd world countries.

More like, let's say someone were to be from Korea, and he were to tell the admins just that, they would add Korea to the list. Thus we'll know whom we should add based on usage rather than probability.

Personally I don't feel comfortable being left in the 'other' category.

Let's bear in mind that far from the complete least of countries currently registered have members representing each country. While, someone like me, who is interested in joining, is left behind.

Just my reasoning.

The other category will open up a new box for you to enter your country

Agon · 27-06-09, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by moviedrome

The other category will open up a new box for you to enter your country

Ah, I see.

The information you provide is to the point and useful. Thank you!

moviedrome · 27-06-09, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Agon

Ah, I see.

The information you provide is to the point and useful. Thank you!

lol, never let it be said i'm a waffler

barcelonic · 27-06-09, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Agon

Personally I don't feel comfortable being left in the 'other' category.

wer r u from ?

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Agon iPod Shuffle Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Convenient is not always best. Of course I didn't mean that a 100% list of countries should be added. Doubt if it's even possible. But at least a list that compromises a reasonable amount of countries. For starters 100% list of 1st world countries sounds understandable. The majority of 2nd world countries. More like, let's say someone were to be from Korea, and he were to tell the admins just that, they would add Korea to the list. Thus we'll know whom we should add based on usage rather than probability. Personally I don't feel comfortable being left in the 'other' category. Let's bear in mind that far from the complete least of countries currently registered have members representing each country. While, someone like me, who is interested in joining, is left behind. Just my reasoning.
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