Prius Wiki?

mshappe · 07-26-2004, 11:16 AM

One thing that's occurred to me is that there's a lot of scattered information about the Prius. John1701a's site, which is an amazing resource, collects a lot of information, but without interlinking between pages or documents.

If anyone's ever seen Wikipedia or similar Wiki-based sites, you'll have some idea of what I'm thinking about: an open, collaborative, heavily inter-linked body of information about the Prius and hybrids in general.

Is there any interest in such a creature? Because if so, I would be interested in setting one up...

**Danny** · 07-26-2004, 11:26 AM

That was the idea behind the Knowledge Base originally. If a wikipedia would help make it easier for our members & the public, then I'd be willing to buy a url & host it or add it as a part of PriusChat.com.

Let me know

mshappe · 07-26-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

That was the idea behind the Knowledge Base originally. If a wikipedia would help make it easier for our members & the public, then I'd be willing to buy a url & host it or add it as a part of PriusChat.com.

Let me know

Well, hosting would not be a problem. I run a small ISP as a side-business :-) If it became very popular, then bandwidth might eventually require a hosting move, but for now, hosting really isn't an issue. In fact, I have to admit I already have a skeleton set up.

On the flipside, I don't insist on hosting it on my own systems, either. I just can :-D

Either way, the real point is, if people are interested in helping to make the content happen, I'm interseted in both helping with the content and running the thing.

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 02:24 PM

I'm definately interested in this, and would be more than happy to contribute in as many ways as I can. I definatly like John's site as well, but you're right that the more interlinking format would be helpful for all Prius owners.

I could contribute in the form of articles as well as doing the interlinking, proofreading/moderating, and so forth.

LungCookie · 07-26-2004, 02:38 PM

I agree, a Wiki is an excellent way to organize large amounts of information without requiring a big time commitment from any one person. If a site has a large number of active users it can quickly evolve into a comprehensive and intuitive reference, seemingly all on its own.

Seems like a good fit.

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 02:49 PM

I think another worthwhile idea is a good collection of Prius-related links. I like GreenHybrid's links to the variety of different related sites, but on all of the Prius sites I've visited, there isn't any good collection of links to other Prius sites. Maybe I've just missed them, though, hehe.

daniel · 07-26-2004, 04:57 PM

Sounds like a good idea to me, though I have only a sketchy idea of what it would be. But more information is always good.

jkash · 07-26-2004, 05:43 PM

I have posted the vast majority of stories, reviews, tests, and Prius websites on my page. If there is anything missing, let me know.

Jeff

V8Cobrakid · 07-26-2004, 06:25 PM

I think this would be a great idea. I would even post the link on my prius as another decal. It would be a place where prius owners and other people who know nothing about the car can go. It would be an all-in-one package for prius info. That is hard to find. One one webpage would be awesome.

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 06:44 PM

That's a really great collection of links there, jkash. With the wiki format, each page could also have a related links site that could feature posts on the yahoo groups, posts at the various forums, and also maybe reviews and conceptual websites.

So yes, the information is out there...but it's just not all that easily accessable without a lot of digging. Compiling it would take some work, but it'd be well worth it if done right.

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07-26-2004, 11:16 AM	#1
mshappe Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richfield, MN Posts: 88 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Prius Wiki? One thing that's occurred to me is that there's a lot of scattered information about the Prius. John1701a's site, which is an amazing resource, collects a lot of information, but without interlinking between pages or documents. If anyone's ever seen Wikipedia or similar Wiki-based sites, you'll have some idea of what I'm thinking about: an open, collaborative, heavily inter-linked body of information about the Prius and hybrids in general. Is there any interest in such a creature? Because if so, I would be interested in setting one up...

07-26-2004, 11:26 AM	#2
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,465 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 23	That was the idea behind the Knowledge Base originally. If a wikipedia would help make it easier for our members & the public, then I'd be willing to buy a url & host it or add it as a part of PriusChat.com. Let me know __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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07-26-2004, 02:24 PM	#4
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm definately interested in this, and would be more than happy to contribute in as many ways as I can. I definatly like John's site as well, but you're right that the more interlinking format would be helpful for all Prius owners. I could contribute in the form of articles as well as doing the interlinking, proofreading/moderating, and so forth.

07-26-2004, 02:38 PM	#5
LungCookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I agree, a Wiki is an excellent way to organize large amounts of information without requiring a big time commitment from any one person. If a site has a large number of active users it can quickly evolve into a comprehensive and intuitive reference, seemingly all on its own. Seems like a good fit.

07-26-2004, 02:49 PM	#6
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I think another worthwhile idea is a good collection of Prius-related links. I like GreenHybrid's links to the variety of different related sites, but on all of the Prius sites I've visited, there isn't any good collection of links to other Prius sites. Maybe I've just missed them, though, hehe.

07-26-2004, 04:57 PM	#7
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,958 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Sounds like a good idea to me, though I have only a sketchy idea of what it would be. But more information is always good.

07-26-2004, 05:43 PM	#8
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 854 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have posted the vast majority of stories, reviews, tests, and Prius websites on my page. If there is anything missing, let me know. Jeff

07-26-2004, 06:25 PM	#9
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,460 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	I think this would be a great idea. I would even post the link on my prius as another decal. It would be a place where prius owners and other people who know nothing about the car can go. It would be an all-in-one package for prius info. That is hard to find. One one webpage would be awesome.

07-26-2004, 06:44 PM	#10
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's a really great collection of links there, jkash. With the wiki format, each page could also have a related links site that could feature posts on the yahoo groups, posts at the various forums, and also maybe reviews and conceptual websites. So yes, the information is out there...but it's just not all that easily accessable without a lot of digging. Compiling it would take some work, but it'd be well worth it if done right.