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Cassandra replied on December 16, 2009 17:34 to the problem "Can't check in to location...when I am quite literally AT the location" in Gowalla:

I've found this to be a "problem" when I'm in a large commercial type building, where there's lots of metal or even just a lot of "stuff" overhead. Granted, I have no idea what your specific location is like, but I have a sneaking feeling it's a GPS issue as both you and Steve mentioned. Some of my regular checkins have to be made just outside the front door of the location.

Cassandra started following the idea "Parking Garage Icon" in Gowalla.

A comment on the problem "Stream of checkins from one user" in Gowalla:

Well I'm certainly sorry you don't feel my response was helpful. I know you asked a similar question yesterday (http://getsatisfaction.com/gowalla/to...) about someone checking in to a lot of places in a short amount of time. You might want to give a little more specifics about what you feel the issue is; Do you think this sort of check in activity should not be allowed in the game mechanics? Do you think this is a bug that needs to be looked into for a specific account or specific location? Is the issue with the push notifications themselves? Otherwise, you may find yourself getting the same sort of answer you received yesterday - that it's just possible there were a lot of check in spots available in a close range. (Edit: Just wanted to add a good luck to getting it all straightened out, the Employees are pretty diligent during the day at checking these issues!) – Cassandra, on December 16, 2009 04:28

Cassandra marked one of Gina's replies in Gowalla as useful. Gina replied to the question "Handful of Fixes".

A comment on the problem "Stream of checkins from one user" in Gowalla:

Not I! Just a player who has seen a couple of people post similar concerns, and wanted to help clarify if I could. If you hold out a little longer, I'm sure an employee will check in to respond as well! – Cassandra, on December 16, 2009 04:03

A comment on the question "Handful of Fixes" in Gowalla:

Much obliged Gina, you guys are so on top of these! – Cassandra, on December 16, 2009 04:00

Cassandra asked a question in Gowalla on December 16, 2009 03:58:

Handful of Fixes

Bare with me, visited a new city and found a bunch of things that needed editing!

Renames
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/120397 should be named "Southern Hills Marriott"
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/144744 should be named "QuikTrip"
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/198823 should be named "Walmart"
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/201525 should be named "St. James United Methodist Church"
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/69987 should be named "Sonic Drive In"
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/205996 should be named "QuikTrip"

Category
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/175836 should be category Gas & Automotive

Duplicate
Spot http://gowalla.com/spots/183040 and spot http://gowalla.com/spots/183037 are duplicates.

Cassandra replied on December 16, 2009 03:35 to the problem "Stream of checkins from one user" in Gowalla:

Not sure if you are reporting this as a "bug" because someone checked in so quickly, or if you are annoyed by the stream of push notifications.

It's not a "bug" (most likely). It's not required that people actually go INTO a spot they check in at. I know some people that just drive down the streets and check in wherever they can as they pass by places while still in the car! I, personally, don't play like that... but nothing says you can't! I know the Gowalla team wants to leave it open ended for people to play the way that is most fun for them. Maybe Crystal was in an area with a bunch of places all grouped together?

If you are annoyed by the check in notifications, there is an option on the Friends page to remove notifications for a specific individual. If you know this is how Crystal wants to play the game, you might want to turn off notifications for her, so that you don't see so many at once! I know I'd get annoyed by that many too.

Hope this clears up a bit for you!

Cassandra replied on December 16, 2009 03:30 to the idea "10 days of Gowalla Christmas" in Gowalla:

I, too, have passed info about the giveaway onto my friends, who have ramped up their check-ins as a result. We're all enjoying it greatly... good job!

A comment on the problem "A rename!" in Gowalla:

Well thank you so much for giving it a shot! I appreciate the help thus far :) – Cassandra, on December 15, 2009 17:09

Cassandra replied on December 15, 2009 17:04 to the problem "A rename!" in Gowalla:

You know, I hadn't even checked the location, I just recognized that the name was incorrect. According to the Kum & Go website, there is no location there. The closest one is about 6-8 miles away (1100 N. Lynn Riggs, Claremore, OK 74017).

I would say the best decision would be delete the spot instead of trying to relocate it such a large distance?

Cassandra replied on December 15, 2009 16:55 to the question "Category for veterinarian" in Gowalla:

I marked our local Vet as Other - Medical.

Cassandra reported a problem in Gowalla on December 15, 2009 16:38:

A rename!

Spot 208208 should be the "Kum & Go" not "Kim & Go" (Oklahomans have some weird gas station names, I know...)

Thanks in advance!

Cassandra replied on December 11, 2009 21:23 to the idea "Add "Check In" to Menu Items at Restaurants" in Gowalla:

Unfortunately, I think it would just be too overwhelming of a task to keep up-to-date. Most of the restaurants I frequent change their menu weekly (and some even daily depending on the ingredient availability and selection that day). I could also see it adding some burden on the app itself, resulting in slower loading times and (maybe) a confusing interface. Definitely a neat idea though, I wonder if there's an app out there that does something similar?

Cassandra replied on December 11, 2009 21:19 to the idea "Speedup the creation of new spots" in Gowalla:

I've been driving my significant other batty for the same reason. I hadn't personally thought of a solution, but getting the GPS fix first does indeed sound like it would solve the "issue."

Cassandra marked one of Brian Bailey's replies in Gowalla as useful. Brian Bailey replied to the idea "Have trip names start with location (i.e. CA-Pleasanton Ghost Walk)".

Cassandra started following the idea "Have trip names start with location (i.e. CA-Pleasanton Ghost Walk)" in Gowalla.

Cassandra marked one of Brian Bailey's replies in Gowalla as useful. Brian Bailey replied to the idea "Move a spot someone else created just a little.".

Cassandra started following the idea "Friend-Only Spots" in Gowalla.

Cassandra started following the idea "Unique Visitors Pin" in Gowalla.