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I'm finally getting around to making the web submitted Registry database available to view. (For now this will only include people who have submitted their info using this site. Incorporating earlier info submitted directly to Paul Newitt will take considerably more time.)
My question is what information should everyone be allowed to view? Obviously personal info like phone numbers and addresses will not be shared. But for example, should the City be listed or just State?
I plan to set up the database so you can sort by vehicle characteristics like color, DSO, engine, trans, etc. I also plan on showing the VIN. I know it can be a touchy subject for some, but really it's not much good without the VIN.
How about the rest of the detailed info in the Registry form? Things like wheel covers, exterior and interior options, fog light type, etc. Will people want to be able to search for all cars with a Rear Deck Luggage Rack, or is that just too much detail? Should I just display that info about each car, but not make the details something searchable/sortable?
I'm just trying to get a feel for how people would use the info, which will help me structure the database.
Any thoughts appreciated.
My question is what information should everyone be allowed to view? Obviously personal info like phone numbers and addresses will not be shared. But for example, should the City be listed or just State?
I plan to set up the database so you can sort by vehicle characteristics like color, DSO, engine, trans, etc. I also plan on showing the VIN. I know it can be a touchy subject for some, but really it's not much good without the VIN.
How about the rest of the detailed info in the Registry form? Things like wheel covers, exterior and interior options, fog light type, etc. Will people want to be able to search for all cars with a Rear Deck Luggage Rack, or is that just too much detail? Should I just display that info about each car, but not make the details something searchable/sortable?
I'm just trying to get a feel for how people would use the info, which will help me structure the database.
Any thoughts appreciated.