[Tech] Interesting site redesign idea

[Jamie O'Keefe]

> this looks like a nice site- one that has a designer on staff
> [different than g-r.org!]

True.

> i guess i was thinking more of a blog, like slashdot or indymedia,
> where only certain people can 'approve' stories for posting, but
> everyone else can make accounts and make comments. this would help
> build community, i think.

Good idea.  I think my suggestion could exist in a blog like environment.

> also, it might be helpful to think of what we want the website to do
> first, then find the appropriate technology instead of choosing a
> technology and then trying to fit what we want into that.

I agree, although we do have legacy stuff.  However, I think that
plone with free addons is probably sufficient.

> btw, my suggestions and participation in this project is based on the
> ground that we can work out our differences through negotiation. i
> have an opinion, sure; but am quite willing to listen to others, and
> work together.

Yeah.  Otherwise people can negotiate by walking away.

> although i was thinking of making a pre-emptive strike against jamie's
> critical resources ... [note: grim and sarcastic humor]

I think family and work beat you too it.  ;-)

Jamie