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skippy · January 10th, 2006, 11:30 AM

I have zip codes turned on, and I'm having trouble understanding how it's currently working.

I'll try to explain this as best as I can so please bear with me.

When I register as a new user, I'm not asked for my zip code. I'm asked for location, which could be any text: zip, country, city, planet, etc.

When I place an ad, I can put my zip code in of course.

No matter how I log in, (admin, testcalifornia, testnewyork, etc.) all distances are computed from my real location in Central Illinois (61701). I can't find anywhere in the data base where my local zip is stored, or where I was asked for that information (besides posting ads.)

Where is the system getting "the viewers" zip code?

January 10th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
skippy Junior Member Verified Customer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 27	Help understanding how zip code and location works I have zip codes turned on, and I'm having trouble understanding how it's currently working. I'll try to explain this as best as I can so please bear with me. When I register as a new user, I'm not asked for my zip code. I'm asked for location, which could be any text: zip, country, city, planet, etc. When I place an ad, I can put my zip code in of course. No matter how I log in, (admin, testcalifornia, testnewyork, etc.) all distances are computed from my real location in Central Illinois (61701). I can't find anywhere in the data base where my local zip is stored, or where I was asked for that information (besides posting ads.) Where is the system getting "the viewers" zip code?