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| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 | would the vanner year book that was done a few years back be a source for info?
Could a database or files be created to exist here with the vanning.com? And then create a few web pages to capture data?
Add the same to a laptop for at the vannin population, then have an upload script to place it in the db.
Creating the web page to capture field text is quick and easy... the question is the storage of info... and obtaining info back in a meaningful way.
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| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. | Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 | A web app would be helpful--but again we must remember that all Vanners, even in 20/0 don't (guess you know my edit!) have computer access. Using the idea of a post card--they can be distributed in goodie bags and extras provided for those that are having issues making it out to eVANts due to health/family/financial issues.
I think this is a grand idea, I do have a fear that some will just not be willing to add their name to the list and I believe that would just be too bad. We are a part of not only Vanning history, but automotive history and as well.
Let me know what I can do to help Ken--get post cards, distribute, collect--POST! hee hee
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| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | if we do anything online, it won't be visible to just anyone. I'm looking at having options when you "register" where you can select how you would like your information shared, example; - share with anyone who asks
- check with me first
- share only with known vanners
- don't share with anyone.
accessing the database would only be done by site admins. I'm looking into different ways that it can be easily updated, etc. 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Vanthropologist | Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 | What exactly is the purpose of this database ? I think if that was clear it might help sell the idea. If someone wanted to inquire about a vanner in the database would they be going through only one person ?
To me the most important people who would need to be added to this database are the vanners we never see on the internet. This being said having someone talk about this at the CofC could go a long way to making this happen. This might also put some emphasis in finding out exactly how many active vanners there are in North America. That could help us with some of our expectations and when discussing vanning with the media. I'm guesstimating less than 5000 active vanners in North America which could shock some people.
| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Sounds cool to me
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Is that an offer Doug?
The main purpose for me is to have as complete a listing as possible of World Wide vanners.
The reason being, when people are talking and bring someone up, we will have a way to identify them, their van, club, etc.
Like Astro stated it needs to be done securely so that it doesn't get stolen and used for ill purposes. To have it on line would be great because it could be accessed by the authorities of the data base from nearly anywhere without having to have a printed copy.
John, the old year books can be used but all the information would have to be confirmed. As I recall too, the only thing in them was club and names with pictures.
Right now this is all research and planning, but if someone can bring it up at the CofC that would be great. I will gladly supply my email and phone info for anyone to contact me on this subject. This could also help get the word out to vanners that are not on line. | | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Vanthropologist | Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 | Sorry Ken I won't be going to the CofC but it would be the ultimate place to get the ball rolling on this. It sure would be nice to get some more feedback from the active vanners here though to help get the momentum going on this. | | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 | Please keep the "CIA Triad" in mind: Confidentiality… Integrity … Availability…
I have mixed feelings about this.
I see the potential for a lot of good…. I also see potential for badness. I'm a Security Practitioner by trade, maybe that makes me "paranoid" by design, lol......
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| | | Re: Vanner Database Reply Thread | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | OP Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Sorry Ken I won't be going to the CofC but it would be the ultimate place to get the ball rolling on this. It sure would be nice to get some more feedback from the active vanners here though to help get the momentum going on this. So anyone going to CofC that would like to spread the word? | | |
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