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    Posted: May 20 2006 at 14:38
Hey there,

I just thought of a nice way to introduce visitors to new bands: why not add an option on the main progarchives.com page that brings up a randomly selected album of a randomly selected band when clicked?

Just an idea...

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You mean somethink like a 'pick of the day' or something alike? I think that could be a great idea, but it would require a lot of work I guess.

Also, if something like this would happen, I personally think it should always be displayed, not only when you click it Wink

Overal a nice idea, because there's simply so many good music available within the various subgenres of prog that you can't easily find something new.
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Originally posted by Tristan Mulders Tristan Mulders wrote:

You mean somethink like a 'pick of the day' or something alike? I think that could be a great idea, but it would require a lot of work I guess.

Could be, I don't know the internal structure of the site. On the other hand, based on a few assumptions, the solutions could be quite simple.

Let's assume:
a. The database behind the site has an album table somewhere, with a numeric index key
b. The index key number of the last added album (highest number) is known or can be retrieved
c. ASP supports a function to draw a random number

Then it shouldn't be that to add a link on the main page that selects the pick of the day?
But that may be a bit too technical, my job cross-section with hobby here...

Originally posted by Tristan Mulders Tristan Mulders wrote:

Also, if something like this would happen, I personally think it should always be displayed, not only when you click it Wink

Overal a nice idea, because there's simply so many good music available within the various subgenres of prog that you can't easily find something new.

That's the main point - besides the technicalities. I know a lot of bands and their music, but a feature like this would likely introduce me (and others) to a new little gem very once in a while.

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Points: 15585 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 21 2006 at 12:18
I like the idea. Perhaps even a random review too.
 
I'll make sure M@x is aware of the proposal.Wink
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Great, looking forward to it - let's see if it makes it to the site.

Thanks, Bob.

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Good idea!
Best of 2006 that I've heard:
PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione
Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album)
Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific
2007:
Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon
La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo
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Points: 11746 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2006 at 16:42
I really like this idea Thumbs Up

I don't think it's even that hard to accomplish Smile

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Points: 848 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2006 at 17:25
If wikipedia can have random picks.........it'd be interesting to see them here too.........
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Yes, nice idea!
Instead of the ads, if possible Wink!

Focus on the music... Focus!
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Ads pay for the site!
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Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

Ads pay for the site!


Mind the Wink
It would be cool if it wás possible though, because of some kind of huge anonimous donation!

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Originally posted by Man Made God Man Made God wrote:

Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

Ads pay for the site!


Mind the Wink
It would be cool if it wás possible though, because of some kind of huge anonimous donation!


Hmmm. Proggers love 'fantasy' - it's obvious LOL
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Any news from M@X on this topic?
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Points: 13244 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:03
It isn't hard indeed. I put a simple implemenation on my own web server.
Drawback: sometimes albums or reviews are removed (for obvious reasons), so you may get an error message if the random generator picks one of those. Something M@X could address if he ever wants to add this to the site.

But more important: this random album/random review thingy has introduced me to some interesting albums already...

Have a look over here if interested (link opens in a new window).


Enjoy!

Angelo

P.S. I don't have access to the database, so I had to reserve space for 15000 albums and 10000 reviews for now. This will lead to additional error pages - unfortunately.


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Points: 12600 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:08
Sounds cool to me



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Points: 15585 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:54
It's on the list for M@X to consider. Give him a month or so to get up to speed again.
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Points: 5308 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:55
How about 'Random Mandrakeroot review"? Tongue
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..or random previous forum name used by Trickster!WinkLOL
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LOL, how about random Dream Theater polls?

But seriously: I'll keep the page on my server until M@X has made up his mind.

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Points: 5308 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 21 2006 at 01:10
Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

..or random previous forum name used by Trickster!WinkLOL
 
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