t_catt11
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As some of you know (or may have guessed by the link in my sig), I operate a very small Disney informational site. Up until now, it's never been more than a few articles written by me or emailed to me by others; just a few tips and tricks type things. It's a source of fun, not revenue, and I never expect it to be anything but that.
I am, however, seriously considering adding a new section to the site, and I'd like some feedback from the Dis.
There are lots of character lists out there, most of which are slightly to terribly out of date. I tried to download a spreadsheet of the characters and where one might find them, but the latest such document I could find was last updated in the fall of 2007. So, at first, I started thinking about making my own list... and then realized that with so many characters, and so many possible places to meet them, it would be a major undertaking to keep the darned thing current.
Then I thought - what if instead of trying to do it all myself, I let other people do it for me?
So here's my idea: I set up a database of the characters themselves. Visitors to the site can pick a character and enter a couple of short pieces of info (the date they saw the character, where they saw them, an optional place to leave a comment, optionally attach a photo). Likewise, visitors can browse the characters and view entries by people stating when they last saw the character and where.
I think it would be fun and useful. I could also be delusional! Comments on the idea would be much appreciated.
Edit: Here is the link to the character finder utility: http://www.wdwinsders.com/character_finder.php
Also, to the form to add your own sightings: http://www.wdwinsiders.com/add_sighting.php
I am, however, seriously considering adding a new section to the site, and I'd like some feedback from the Dis.
There are lots of character lists out there, most of which are slightly to terribly out of date. I tried to download a spreadsheet of the characters and where one might find them, but the latest such document I could find was last updated in the fall of 2007. So, at first, I started thinking about making my own list... and then realized that with so many characters, and so many possible places to meet them, it would be a major undertaking to keep the darned thing current.
Then I thought - what if instead of trying to do it all myself, I let other people do it for me?
So here's my idea: I set up a database of the characters themselves. Visitors to the site can pick a character and enter a couple of short pieces of info (the date they saw the character, where they saw them, an optional place to leave a comment, optionally attach a photo). Likewise, visitors can browse the characters and view entries by people stating when they last saw the character and where.
I think it would be fun and useful. I could also be delusional! Comments on the idea would be much appreciated.
Edit: Here is the link to the character finder utility: http://www.wdwinsders.com/character_finder.php
Also, to the form to add your own sightings: http://www.wdwinsiders.com/add_sighting.php
