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After developing the lawsuits database for many months the time has come to restrict access to registered users. All you need is to fill out a quick form and you’re done. There are several reasons for this change, and I think they are all common sense.
Sensitivity for Plaintiffs
These cases are very sensitive. Despite the fact that may plaintiffs move forward under a pseudonym, many do not. In addition, it is not always ideal for plaintiffs to have maximum-wattage spotlights (example here) on their lawsuits at all times.
Key Contributors
Currently, a small handful of people are making the majority of contributions to keep the database updated. If possible (knock on wood), I’d like to see them rewarded somehow in the not-too-distant future.
Better Analytics
We needed better back-end “dashboard-style” analytics on precisely how many people are using the database. Better analytics on how people are using the database will help me spot problematic areas where features could be more user-friendly, or where a gap in existing features could lead to the development of new ones that users would find particularly useful.
Timely Alerts if the Database Goes Down or Is Significantly Revamped
We need a reliable way to send out a major announcement to database users in the event that something happens to it. We had to take the database down in March due to a funding crisis, and restored it later at a new URL. Although I announced the new URL through several channels, I’m certain a sizable minority were not able to find their way back so easily.
Also, at some point over the next three months I will be making some very powerful upgrades to the database in very rapid succession. I will need to point users who may be confused to the right places.
At the end of the day we aim to make our databases extremely user-friendly, authoritative, and insightful. This is a necessary step toward improving the quality of our work for everyone. Thank you for your understanding!
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After developing the lawsuits database for many months the time has come to restrict access to registered users. All you need is to fill out a quick form and you’re done. There are several reasons for this change, and I think they are all common sense.
Sensitivity for Plaintiffs
These cases are very sensitive. Despite the fact that may plaintiffs move forward under a pseudonym, many do not. In addition, it is not always ideal for plaintiffs to have maximum-wattage spotlights (example here) on their lawsuits at all times.
Key Contributors
Currently, a small handful of people are making the majority of contributions to keep the database updated. If possible (knock on wood), I’d like to see them rewarded somehow in the not-too-distant future.
Better Analytics
We needed better back-end “dashboard-style” analytics on precisely how many people are using the database. Better analytics on how people are using the database will help me spot problematic areas where features could be more user-friendly, or where a gap in existing features could lead to the development of new ones that users would find particularly useful.
Timely Alerts if the Database Goes Down or Is Significantly Revamped
We need a reliable way to send out a major announcement to database users in the event that something happens to it. We had to take the database down in March due to a funding crisis, and restored it later at a new URL. Although I announced the new URL through several channels, I’m certain a sizable minority were not able to find their way back so easily.
Also, at some point over the next three months I will be making some very powerful upgrades to the database in very rapid succession. I will need to point users who may be confused to the right places.
At the end of the day we aim to make our databases extremely user-friendly, authoritative, and insightful. This is a necessary step toward improving the quality of our work for everyone. Thank you for your understanding!
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