[meteorite-list] An experiment in community meteorite reporting

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <*meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com*> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:01:25 -0400 Message-ID: <CAKBPJW--G637fUDeVLh+yOVpm8=rhLL94NDFufatHkJHEvVt5A_at_mail.gmail.com> · meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com

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On 10/22/13, Marc Fries <chief_scientist at galacticanalytics.com> wrote:
> Howdy all
>
> 	I've got a little experiment started up, and I'd like to invite y'all to
> participate.  I've created a Wikipedia-style website on the old Galactic
> Analytics server, and created a single (so far) page reporting on a recent
> meteor event:
>
> http://www.galacticanalytics.com/wiki/OH_Columbus_28_Sep_2013
>
> 	Why?  I'm glad you asked.  I've installed the actual Wikipedia software
> onto the GA site.  It works the same as Wikipedia - anyone can create an
> account and either create or edit pages.  That means that any of y'all can
> create a page for a meteor event.  Or add radar data.  Or eyewitness
> accounts.  Or anything else. And if someone puts up something inappropriate,
> the rest of y'all can keep the page clean.  Also, as meteorites are found,
> you can give them a reporting name (e.g. CO01 for the first meteorite from
> Columbus...), add a picture, and other details. Then anytime you sell or
> divide that meteorite, a public record is maintained. You could sell the
> meteorite on ebay as CO01 and link to this page, and everyone can keep track
> of that individual stone. This will preserve a record of individual
> meteorites, as well as potentially improve the value of any given stone.
>
> 	This is an experiment, so treat it as such.  Play with it, have fun with
> it, and don't worry too much about being serious. The page I've linked above
> is to the Columbus event which occurred at very high speed and is almost
> certain to NOT generate meteorites, so it will make a good testbed.  I have
> to apologize for one thing in advance - it turns out the Wikipedia software
> is not very user friendly.  If y'all like this approach, we can try out some
> different, friendlier software package in the near future.
>
> Enjoy!
> Marc Fries
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