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-----Original Message----- From: Erkson, Toby <toby.erkson@intel.com> To: type-3@umich.edu <type-3@umich.edu> Date: Thursday, March 12, 1998 6:02 AM Subject: RE: Web Site Help List >I think putting help info on a database, like MS Access, and making it >web >accessible through ASP or Cold Fusion or whatever for searching would be >cool. >This would allow endusers to search for specific criteria instead of >having to >read through a web list or posting a general "help me" to the email >list. A >database also allows better and easier reporting functions (# of T3 >owners >living in Germany vs. US, average age of T34 owners in Africa, etc.) > >Although the physical location is very nice to know it's not as >essential as an >email address. Kenik Hassel, Clyde Berg and I have been corresponding >via email >on my tranny yet we each live in a separate state. And all the info on >dropping >the drivetrain I've received has come from y'all as well, and just about > >everyone is far from local to me (of those who responded). Mailing >address >doesn't need to be in the database as a simple email or phone request >can be >used if it is required. As a suggestion, the *nearest* major city may >be >desired. Example: I live in Philomath...where the Hell is that? Next >to >Corvallis (I really live in Beaverton [Portland] but used to live there >and >nobody knew Philomath but did know Corvallis). > >I would recommend that the time zone be included in the helpers info -- >I'm sure >someone on the Right Coast wouldn't want to be disturbed at 11:00pm from >someone >on the Left Coast at 8:00pm 8o > >One thing people need to know, both those who are willing to help and >those >looking for help, is that you don't want to become a mechanic unless you >have no >life like me :) Unless the helper says otherwise it should be noted >that the >Help List is for occasional help and not full time...abuse can cause >friction >and the helper may end up wanting to get paid for time rendered if abuse > >continues from one helpee (the person seeking help). > >Just random thoughts, I'm sure more will crop up later, > Toby Erkson > air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email >responses > '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L > '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member > Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/ > >