[bndfc-web-tech] Form for directory

[Chris Croome]

Hi

On Fri 05-Nov-2004 at 01:16:33PM +0000, Jamie Marriott wrote:
> 
> 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 was thinking that they would choose the category at the point when
they want to have their page moved into the public part of the site.

> 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.

How will they select a theme group?

> 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.

Yes, they could.

> 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!

OK.

Chris

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