Online Teams information suggestion...

[Rusty*]

Dear Jordan,
I have an idea for an addition to GTP's information database, which I have been contemplating for a quite a while now.
My idea is in regards to the way GTPlanet handles information regarding Online teams, the organization we have for our own team GTP is really great, many thanks to Sphinx for his tireless effort in managing this. However when it comes to information regarding other 'International Teams", our organization...leaves something to be desired. Having a comprehensive official information base of other teams that would include details such as, The name of the team, its members and what country there from. This i believe would be a great feature for GTPlanet, it would add to GTPlanets already substantial base of information. I quote:

...no Gran Turismo 5 detail goes uncovered.

A forum that is titled 'Official International Team Information Database" or words to that effect, could then have sticky threads titled with the teams name and where there from(if aplicable) ie. GTRP[DE].
I have loads of great idea which could really make the thread nice, for example; a map of the globe with all the teams locations marked on it. There is alot of teams out there I understand, so I propose we just try to cover the popular one's for now. However as time goes on and we get to know other teams, that we could continue to expand our information database.👍 GTP is the largest site on the net for all things GT, so I believe this is a necessary addition for GTP. I believe this idea would make GTP the greatest site for Team information. Furthermore as Team building is going to be one of GT5's greatest features, this idea is all the more relevant. If you would like to know more about my suggestion PM me, If you however don't deem it worthwhile of:

GTPlanet, the Gran Turismo authority...

then just let me know.
Thankyou for reading this somewhat oversized post.
Peace,
Rusty*

Second post:
Thanks Interceptor.
I would say that the Team details would only be collected for the teams for which we are able to collect information for.
For example if another team's Forum or website has a detailed list of there member's and where there from and they don't mind sharing that list with us, we could then add there team to our 'Team database'. Or maybe they would like in exchange our details aswell, this is a way we can build on 'inter-team' friendlyness and respect for other team driver's. Not that we don't respect othe team member's already however this might help us get to know and share information with other teams. I already have information regarding a Team that I am friendly with. This collection of information may be a fair task but it doesn't have to happen over night, and I would be willing to help in anyway possible to this idea...as it is my idea.👍
Peace,
Rusty*

Third post:

It's a good suggestion, Rusty, and I will be happy to discuss it with you, but I must point out the irony of your post... What exactly does it have to do with the topic of this thread? ...

Fourth post:
I apologies for my not entirely appropriate post location as before, however I think this Thread is the right location to discuss my idea's.
Regarding my suggestion, I had wanted to share my thoughts on the matter for a little while, so when i did bring them up, maybe I didn't quite use perfectly sound terminology. Some Following posts questioned my use of the word database as not being accurate. However I do believe it was enough for the average person to understand my point. My reference of a database was simply for the lack of a better word, what I meant is a collection of information which is compiled in an orderly and easy to follow format; that would mean having it all in one location such as a Forum regarding teams. Thankyou to all who read this long post, please give me any feedback you wish regarding this idea.👍
All I ask is you read the information on this page carefully first.
Thanks again,
Rusty*

 

[Jordan]

I see where you are going with this, but you would probably be disappointed by its reception. I don't understand why a "team" from another site would want or need to maintain a thread here on GTPlanet. I know you're envisioning a "directory", but aside from self-promotion, a team manager from a smaller site would have little reason to participate. Now, as the online features of the game become more complex, I agree a forum/directory of user-created teams would be very useful. For now, however, this just doesn't look like something that is necessary.

 

[Rusty*]

Ok thankyou for reading anyway, just as aside note; I wouldn't expect other 'Team managers' to maintain a thread. If they agreed to share there team member registry list, I would or a group of GTP volunteers who are willing to assist would maintain the list here at GTP, every 2-3 weeks we would just simply copy over the new members to the 'team directory' here at GTP to keep it up to date. Its a pretty simplistic kind of an idea, providing other teams are willing. Maybe in the future as you said something such as this might become more 'necessary'. I just thought that if we were to ever have something like this at GTP, starting early would be a good idea....especially if PD are secretly planning a much earlier release date of GT5, as was hinted at in the latest and greatest interview. Maybe in the future when you deem this idea necessary, you could let me know?
Cheer's Jordan,👍
Rusty*