Seeing as how I brought up the idea, here it is: WIKI

[DrewKaree]

What about the possibility of creating a wiki for us, something we can edit if we realize some info is missing or branched-info such as differences between the types of interfaces available, etc.

I know there's a list on the main page, but this way we could update something when it's discovered a different solution might exist or perhaps a walk-through of setting up a FE or hiding Windows could be gone through and perhaps improved on so as to be more helpful, instead of getting info in drips and drabs as posts filter in and possibly missing updated info that might work better for someone due to it being on another page of a thread.

Not the elimination of a thread, but perhaps a streamlining of the Sticky's and possibly eliminating the need for a Sticky altogether since it'd be stored in the wiki in one nice neat easily indexed place

[DrewKaree]

Here's an example from GBPVR, something that's similar, in that they're trying to configure things as we might be, and how this might function

http://www.gbpvr.com/pmwiki/

[thebrownshow]

I think it's a great idea... information would always be current and consolodated.

[Kremmit]

Isn't a Wiki kind of vulnerable to trolls and vandals?

[saint]

Count me interested in the idea, perhaps as a third facet to the site (main site, forum, wiki)...

* saint goes and looks at how it might be implemented. Don't hold your breath for a quick turn-around though!

[DrewKaree]

Isn't a Wiki kind of vulnerable to trolls and vandals?

If there's no security measures to it, yes it could be possible.

The one I linked to, GBPVR, was originally set up so you'd have to be a registered member of the site, then if you wished to add something, you submitted it, and (I'm guessing, but this is what I'd expect to happen) it was proofed to make sure there wasn't an attack on another member, a spamming for another site, or obscenity.  That really only required a cursory look, and if it wasn't going to be added, notice was given to the member as to why (You can't say so-and-so is a jackass or XYZ's software is a piss-poor option compared to everything esle), and it wasn't entered.  Fix it and resubmit it.

Over time, when it seemed to be up and operational with very few problems, it kinda shifted.  I think anyone can add something to it now (well, you still have to be a registered user of the site to be able to update the wiki)

Correction would be made by members finding a step missing, additional info given, etc.

Saint, from what I've seen, it seems to be just an editable page with limited priveledges for that page only.  Access has to be requested, an e-mail is sent with the wiki edit area, and a unique password is given within that e-mail.  Mebbe that's how they tracked users/editors/authors and limited problems.

[missioncontrol]

kinda souds cool....

we'd be historians for all things geek for gamers.....

[SirPoonga]

Hey saint - wiki

[DrewKaree]

This would also mean that frontend devleopers, jukebox software developers, etc... could list their software and maintain the description.

That's one of the quite specific things I think would make this an awesome tool for members - an easily found area with the most amount of information to sort through.  Kind of like a "Consumer Reports" thing where you can add up features of each item, be it joysticks, buttons, juke software, online arcade-specific retailers for things such as artwork or kits, etc.

I don't know of an easy solution to address a proofing process, although I acknowledge the possible (and probable) attempts to bash a product or person make it a necessity.  I'd like to think comments about how a product works wouldn't be included, simply a listing of the features.  I totally get the beefs with products would taint someone's opinion, and while I feel comfortable in my ability to refrain from adding my opinion to what should be a research tool, I see the problems presented.

How I see a wiki is essentially one giant sticky encompassing all the other sticky's and the addition of large groups of information that's scattered around the site or dotting websites around the internet.  We've already essentially got it set up on the main site, so maybe just a concerted effort to help saint update the information already present and/or the addition of some more things (front ends, juke software, vendors) is all that's needed.




Thinking about what I just said in that last sentence, I'm wondering the wheel is already invented, and we'd be better off setting up a sticky thread for additions/updates that could simply be copy/paste'ed if found to have merit on the topic, and using the "report to moderator" as the system is currently set up to effectively "proof" the topic.

[SirPoonga]

Right.  I'm just pointing out it will probably be a problem, just not sure how big of a problem. 

I like wiki, especially for open source projects.  All the developers can add to the docuentation.  Almost all open source software I use now, and many non-open source, use wiki.  mozilla, stepmania, ipodwizard...

[thebrownshow]

Hey guys, been following this thread off-and-on, and here's my two cents:
The wiki wouldn't necessarily have to be a "anyone can edit" wiki, or even a "anyone can edit pending approval" wiki.  You could just have your select group of "moderators" have control over a setion, such as software or monitors, and those moderators would be responsible for updating the wiki with solid info gathered from the forum.  I know when I think of sections in the forum, there are the one or two very knowledgeable people who are usually answering 90% of the questions, Ken Layton in the monitor forum, for example.  Is it really more work to edit a wiki than it is to answer the same question once a week?

Also, I'm not sure how often the main page gets updated, but perhaps using a wiki as a Content Management System of sorts could help spread out the workload of main site maintenance.

[sirwoogie]

Count me interested in the idea, perhaps as a third facet to the site (main site, forum, wiki)...

* saint goes and looks at how it might be implemented. Don't hold your breath for a quick turn-around though!

I'll bet you 10 bucks I'll be faster.

I'll take a look. The important thing in the selection is the features, but better yet a way to bridge it with the forum. I'll keep ya'll posted

[saint]

Heh   It's like having your very own Santa Claus!

[DrewKaree]

Heh   It's like having your very own Santa Claus!

I set out a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for him, but darnit if someone didn't polish all that off a few moments after I set it up for him.

If I could get the coal outta my socks, I'd throw my shoes on and go look for the criminal who did it but....

[Harry Potter]

Count me interested in the idea, perhaps as a third facet to the site (main site, forum, wiki)...

* saint goes and looks at how it might be implemented. Don't hold your breath for a quick turn-around though!

*gasp*

[shmokes]

How can one who has ever have benefited in any way from BYOAC not have an issue with Cyberpunk???

.....okay, okay, sorry, nevermind...






  (but seriously, though  )