#stealthisidea

Abstract

This is a proposal for an invitation-only social network that gives tools to outdoor families, small groups (like scouts) and other organizations to plan events and share those events with others.

Social Network

The social network aspect of the application will allow any member of the network to invite others to the network. Once invited, the new member will be able to invite others [maybe after a few days?].

The key here is that the social network will have a news feed, allow to post albums/images, start new "events" [see Plan section], share completed activities [Share] and collect performed activities in a single place.

This social network will not intend to be the sole social network for these families, rather, it will be a launching point for some specific activities that current social networks do not currently address.

Software to run this:

CommunityEngine

Elgg

Anahita

Diaspora*

Social Stream

Giant Picnic

Plan

The planning section of this site will be similar to Meetup.com. The difference is that instead of having topical meetup groups, the congress of like-minded people will be around the "Event" post type. Each event is essentially a CalDAV iCalendar VEVENT component.

Software to run this:

Chandler

Calendar and Contacts Server

Additionally, each event will have:

at least 1 Discourse forum, where users can discuss the planning for the event, etc

at least 0 Checklist for items

at least 0 Facebook page/album/post link

at least 0 routes

GPX upload

Google Maps link

Embedded tools

iD

Leaflet

Mapbox

Share

Each Event will have a public URL which will reveal info allowed by creators. This can be shared on social networks. Must expose all relevant info. Each user's account may be linked to Facebook, Twitter or Google Plus, others in the future.

Each element on Event page can be shared (forum - if public, album(s) - if public, etc).

Remember

Events become "stories" of the trip -

Pre and post trip Photos

posts

discussions

GPS locations

checklists

maps

Let's say you couldn't watch the opening match of the Euro 2012 soccer tournament on Friday but wanted to view it as if it were live later. And let's say you were pressed for time. This blog post is for you.

It's an idea that's been bouncing around in my head for a while. Every two years, American soccer fans with 9-to-5 jobs either take loads of vacation or miss out on key World Cup and Euro matches when they're live because of work (not a current problem of mine). 

Many in this situation will avoid the score during the day and watch it as if it's live when they get home (Chuck Klosterman says this sort of thing robs sports of its drama; I disagree). I'm thinking a media outlet that gave these folks a no-spoilers guide to the best parts might garner a few extra clicks. So I guess maybe this is a proof-of-concept.

I've highlighted 12 segments of the game below. Readers who wanted to use this would simply cue up the game on the DVR and jump to the segments I've listed below.

If you watch all of the segments, you'll see about 46 minutes of the game. Four segments are marked as "optional" -- if you're really time-pressed, skip those, and your game will last just 34:25. 

This sort of "no-spoiler, watch later" game post could be more detailed -- perhaps with links after each entry below you could click to reveal analysis, tweets, etc. about the segment you just watched. It seems like Storify or something similar might help with that. I may just try it later in the tournament. 

Your feedback is welcome. Especially if you try to watch the game this way. 

Poland vs. Greece

Friday, June 8 - Warsaw, Poland

Watch this:

- 2:00 - 5:00

- 10:00-14:15

- 15:20 - 18:30

- 24:30 - 29:30

- 32:30 - 36:50 (optional)

- 38:30 - 41:30 (optional)

- 43:15 - Halftime

- 47:00 - 51:15

- 61:15 - 63:00 (optional)

- 67:30 - 74:10

- 82:00 - 84:30 (optional)