I really like the "Featured System" functionality.
In fact, I think you should focus on the Featured System thing. I am a casual DIY part picker, and I would rather just browse several community vetted configurations.
Other people are more interested in building a system from scratch, or commenting on other people's configs.
Now, imagine a "fork this configuration" option! So a builder can fork someone else's system but make some slight mods.
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Please add a Disqus thread to the bottom of each page, so people can comment on the configuration or part.
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Also, if you are buying a bunch of parts, you might be able to save money on shipping by ordering parts from fewer distributors. Incorporating shipping cost would be another useful feature, but perhaps tricky to implement.
I like the idea of promoting the featured system aspect more. The ability to fork a configuration is already there - perhaps not visible enough (the "Edit this part list" on permalinked/featured part lists).
Disqus was a great idea. I've added it to the bottom of the part list pages. I'll look into adding it to the individual part pages.
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I really like the "Featured System" functionality.
In fact, I think you should focus on the Featured System thing. I am a casual DIY part picker, and I would rather just browse several community vetted configurations.
Other people are more interested in building a system from scratch, or commenting on other people's configs.
Now, imagine a "fork this configuration" option! So a builder can fork someone else's system but make some slight mods.
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Please add a Disqus thread to the bottom of each page, so people can comment on the configuration or part.
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Also, if you are buying a bunch of parts, you might be able to save money on shipping by ordering parts from fewer distributors. Incorporating shipping cost would be another useful feature, but perhaps tricky to implement.
I like the idea of promoting the featured system aspect more. The ability to fork a configuration is already there - perhaps not visible enough (the "Edit this part list" on permalinked/featured part lists).
Disqus was a great idea. I've added it to the bottom of the part list pages. I'll look into adding it to the individual part pages.
(Too late for an edit, but I'm going to roll back the Disqus integration - at least until I settle on a community involvement strategy.)