[EuroPython] to join or not to join

[Laura Creighton]

In a message of Mon, 08 Mar 2004 11:38:43 +0100, Joachim Schmitz writes:
>hi,
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>in the process of developing the workflow for the EuroPython conference,=
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>it became very obvious, that for the internal processing, it would be=20
>butthe best solution to allow any entering of data requires to be logged=
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>in, which in turn requires to join the site.
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>Even though the technical benefit is obvious - at least for the=20
>web-team, there is some discussion about, if this prevents people from=20
>doing actions on the site, like submitting talks or even registering for=
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>the conference.
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>So I suggest the following:
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>on the main page of the EPC-site there is something like this:
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>support the idea of an European Python conference and express your=20
>interest in the EPC 2004 in G=F6teborg by joining this site as a member.=
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>It is as easy as entering your fullname and email address.

is it?  I thought you had to have a password as well.


>By this you can help us (the organizers) to make a better conference,=20
>also you as a member have the following advantages:
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>- personalized news: what is new on the site since your last visit
>- easier registration process
>- express your personal preferences for example for food
>- book a room in a cheap accomodation
>- easier to submit talks
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>more shuggar for joining can be added...
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>just my 2 ec
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This is fine by me as long as there is another option.

'All I want to do is register to attend the conference'  click.
for people who want to attend, but don't want a high level of 
involvement with the website.

Laura