First off I would second the idea of such a project.... But with some remarks:

- I think that there should be some kind of 'lock' on the thread for the user who created the node in the 'lock'. Otherwise they will visit it and see what others think of it.
- After a set period (lets say one year), the original user should get a notice ( and a link ) to post the new solution to the problem. Only after submitting this solution should he/she be able to see the thread.
- When regarding the above notes, this should/could be an extra feature in PM so people can add there 'timelock node' at any time.

As far as possible project ideas... It could be a number of things..... You could leave it upto the imagination of the author, or create a couple of categories for different skill levels...


.:| If it can't be fixed .. Don't break it |:.

In reply to Re: Solicitation Of Ideas For "Time Capsule" Project by aukjan
in thread Solicitation Of Ideas For "Time Capsule" Project by Limbic~Region

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