If people are so paranoid over giving their country of residence, they shouldn't even be on the internet, never mind getting into personal communication on a site like this.
I try to help people, and just US, AUS, Finland or Africa will do for me, just so that I am not directing them to the wrong areas of the world. It is more than annoying when you try to help, and they are not willing to help themselves. If fact most times now, if no country is shown on a new members post, I don't even bother to attempt to be of assistance.
Maybe make country of residence to be displayed part of their joining routine. If they don't like it, they don't get to join. For already members, maybe a big reminder post to update their personal details.
Problem solved.
Bogs
I try to help people, and just US, AUS, Finland or Africa will do for me, just so that I am not directing them to the wrong areas of the world. It is more than annoying when you try to help, and they are not willing to help themselves. If fact most times now, if no country is shown on a new members post, I don't even bother to attempt to be of assistance.
Maybe make country of residence to be displayed part of their joining routine. If they don't like it, they don't get to join. For already members, maybe a big reminder post to update their personal details.
Problem solved.
Bogs