Mark Plumley wrote:Understood. Then I would make it 2300-0500 unless it was something uber cool. Under right conditions and time of year it is getting light around that time anyway.

Agreed...unless it's "Uber cool" (like that term, by the way!),  I think 2300 (11:00PM for non-24hr. clockers,) to 0500 (5:00AM) is a good restraint. 

I don't want anyone to be shy about posting Geek Alerts...there are lots of things that show up on the tracking sites that give plenty of time for an alert, let's just be mindful and courteous.  Like me, I'm sure there are a lot of folks who don't subscribe to Twitter who had no idea that others were getting alerts at inopportune times, but now that I know, I will be careful.  I like the fact that we do the Twitter thing, but since I don't subscribe, I didn't even give consideration to that fact when we implemented it, and for that, I'm sorry. 

But, having said that...let's keep Geek Alerts a viable part of this website!  There is no other place for local geeks to come and find out about these things.  Like I said...if you're not sure, just email me!  I'll let you know if it's cool, then either you can post it or I will.  Either way would be my pleasure!

Thanks Guys, for your replies and your input.  You know...I think we may have to revisit this issue because of some of the things you've said as well as my own personal feelings.  I now find myself "thinking too hard" as to whether or not I should post something lest I offend/disturb someone.  I enjoy seeing posts no matter what the time, and I know others do too.  I don't subscribe to Twitter so I have to plead ignorance on that entire subject, but, if indeed you can set your limits on what and when you get it, then I see no reason to restrict alert posting times.  Frankly, setting time limits has taken some of the fun out of it. 

I thank you for your understanding about VIP movements and such and that won't change, but I really want to keep it timely and up to the moment like it always was.  I don't want to make it hard on the Twitter users, but I don't want to lose more by setting too many limitations either. 

Can I get some input from the Twitter users on this?  Is there a way you can set your alert preferences without putting constraints on the rest of us?  Was the Twitter thing even a good idea?  I know I can never make everyone happy, but I want the best for all of us.  I know where my heart is at, but can I get your input, please?

Thanks All,

Chuck