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Subject:    Re: [kde-promo] Re:   Re:  Re:  Re:  Re:  Re:  WSJ Strikeout and
From:       Oswald Buddenhagen <ossi () kde ! org>
Date:       2003-04-16 11:56:20
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On Tue, Apr 15, 2003 at 09:51:31PM -0700, Neil Stevens wrote:
> On Tuesday April 15, 2003 07:18, Oswald Buddenhagen wrote:
> > On Tue, Apr 15, 2003 at 02:43:59PM +0100, Chris Howells wrote:
> > > I suppose a better method would be to have the form data inserted into
> > > a MySQL database
> > 
> > and this is where my generic "persons related to kde" database strikes
> > in.
> 
> I don't think there's a need to keep this data in such a database.  I'm 
> perfectly willing to update this stuff by hand.
> 
i wasn't thinking about the maintainer of the map in this case, but
about the registered persons. i very much prefer to have a central setup
with a nice form than to update several places, every one of them having
a different modification policy.

> > based on this info several
> > maps could be generated (what about the idea of zooming certain regions?
> > i'm sure neil is full of enthusiasm to implement it :)).
> 
> I actually am looking forward to this.  I'm thinking it's best to reset the 
> mpa and start over gathering the data.  This time we will gather more 
> details to allow for more maps as you describe.  I figure we need one big 
> world map, a zoom for each continent, and a world map for each category, 
> and a zoom for each continent.
> 
i'd go even further and make maps for each country (plus periphery).
well, that depends on the zoom.
the absolute killer would be being able to click on the map to directly
zoom into it. but note that at the moment i click and see my house i'd
consider the zoom _too_ high. :)))

> > as for the addition of outsiders to the database ... as one of my main
> > ideas behind this database was helping organizing physical meetings
> > (call it promo, if you like ;), people with a "justified interest" (like
> > "want to drive to linuxtag and have free seats in the car" ;)) should be
> > allowed "in".
> 
> This is the reason I'd prefer to avoid more convenient of a database than 
> is necessary.

> Once data gets into a DB, people always find more uses for it. 
> 
in a corporate environment i'd have to agree. i'm not sure we have to
fear anything from a community-driven database. of course it can always
be abused; that's why i suggested that everybody should be free to set
the level of detail according to his liking.

> I'm concerned that if we do add a checkbox:
> 
> [] I authorize my data to be given out to people with an "authorized
> interest."
> 
> we might scare people from participating.
> 
not if we exactly define what an "authorized interest" is.
btw, even if we create a registration form, it should only be a way to
simplify creating an "application mail", which goes to an admin. well, i
already said something about inclusion policy.

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