While I can see how it might be appealing to try and purify the EV
Album to only display BEV's, those calling for that action should
consider the epic amount of work you would be tossing at Mike
Chancey. Every one of the 5400+ registered vehicles would need to be
reviewed, and a value judgement passed on each. Some might be simple,
others not so much.
For instance, if you intend on excluding production EV's. Mike's own
2013 Leaf would get the boot, ( http://www.evalbum.com/5091 ) as well
as his Razor electric scooter ( http://www.evalbum.com/1013 ).
But wait! If only BEV's are allowed, Mike's Honda Pusher trailer
needs to get the axe, also ( http://www.evalbum.com/753 ).
Mike's an understanding guy, he'll get over having to delete his own
entries, right? What about other users who have both production EV's
and conversions? Are they going to be as charitable?
What is being suggested is taking away from the album, rather than
adding to it. In the long picture, will this help or hurt the overall
health and popularity of the album? Unless there is an issue with
server space, hosting costs, overall maintenance, etc, my preference
would be to perhaps allow those who have already registered
(production/hybrid) vehicles to maintain those album entries, while
limiting the addition of new ones that don't particularly meet the
"new criteria". This might mean that new entries have to pass a
review/authorization process (again, lots of work).
I fully agree that Mike should be offered some assistance with the
site no matter how it moves forward in the future. I would perhaps be
interested in helping figure out how/why the feedback form isn't
working. I do have some PHP and database experience.
In the interest of full disclosure, I wouldn't be affected by the
proposed changes to the album:
http://www.evalbum.com/79
http://www.evalbum.com/91
http://www.evalbum.com/253
(much, that is)
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