[bndfc-web-tech] Form for directory

[Jamie Marriott]

Quoting Chris Croome <chris at webarchitects.co.uk>:

> > Does this mean the form I've built wouldn't be used at all, and
> > users create a page in the normal MKdoc way?
> 
> Yes. The only worry about this is that it'll be not as easy for
> users to create pages, also perhaps the client will want to approve
> content before it goes live.

I'm not sure how will this affect choosing which category to be in - unless of
course you choose this via the index page of the directory before signing
up/logging in. I guess we could direct users to an instructions page the moment
they choose to sign up, with inline links directing them to the right section
or something. They'd also need to make sure they select the right theme group
if they're New Deal funded.

I'm a little concerned though that the whole process might be too over
comlicated, or allow users to end up overdoing the amount of information they
can add, when all we want is who they are, where they are and a bit about what
they do. Users could quite easily deviate from the desired structure.

It also sounds like it would need a fair amount of managing, when ideally it
should run itself (with perhaps a degree of moderation!) - we just want a
database into which users enter their info. In the end though, I guess I might
have to accept that managerial role for the time being!

I need to have more of a think I think!

Jamie