[HN Gopher] Retro.directory
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       Retro.directory
        
       Author : lagniappe
       Score  : 43 points
       Date   : 2023-11-30 20:08 UTC (2 hours ago)
        
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       | arcza wrote:
       | +1 for not using GMaps
        
         | hyggetrold wrote:
         | _i prefer mapquest / that's a good one too / but google maps is
         | the best / true that / double true!_
        
       | creshal wrote:
       | Seems to be completely overloaded and not archived, RIP.
        
         | willk wrote:
         | It is getting hugged to death. It is a map with locations of
         | retro computing/gaming points of interests. Think arcades,
         | bars, shops. Really cool idea. Going to use this to find cool
         | places to checkout in places I visit from now on.
        
       | aquova wrote:
       | I really like the idea of this, as I've found it hard finding
       | places that sell older technology. However, it's unclear to me
       | how new entries are added. Do I have to be a business to add an
       | entry, or can I go in and add stores in my area that I know are
       | missing?
        
         | epicide wrote:
         | There is a (very small) link at the bottom for "Add Listing".
         | Looks like you have to create a login to submit and manage
         | listings. I'm not sure if it's intended for business owners to
         | do it since that also seems to be for managing events.
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         | I can say that at least one of the entries likely isn't from a
         | business owner. The map has one of their locations, but is
         | missing several of the others.
         | 
         | As a whole, I also _really_ like the idea. I know of a lot of
         | places that cater to retro stuff (not just gaming) in my area
         | and it has taken me the better part of a decade to find them. I
         | can only dream of the places that I _haven 't_ found. Sadly,
         | several of my beloved places have closed down and I can't help
         | but wonder if a directory like this might've saved them.
         | 
         | The categories don't make a lot of sense to me, to be honest.
         | For example, there's "bar/pub/eSports": I don't think it makes
         | sense to lump those together. Should an eSports lounge that
         | doesn't serve drinks be tagged with that? Should it be a cafe
         | instead?
         | 
         | What about a barcade? Is it an arcade or is it a
         | "bar/pub/eSports"?
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         | I am also entirely confused why half of the filters for the
         | _map_ are things that only have a digital presence and, thus,
         | no geographical location.
        
       | cactusplant7374 wrote:
       | It uses IP address to determine location?
        
       | vogt wrote:
       | if the author of this has any interest in collaborating with a
       | designer please let me know. Huge fan of this and would be happy
       | to contribute. peter at peter[HNusername].co
        
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