1) Using XML.
If this new system requires XML we are going to need a free XML parser for
the (free) client. I don't know of any - anyone else? For people developing
clients application it is going to add to the download size of their
applications. Is it worth the effort?
2) Database
I believe we should think hard before locking down on a database structure.
We should be able to handle: multi-disc CDs, compilations, soundtracks,
classic CD, operas... I believe bands/composers/performers should get their
own table.
3) Posting CD information
I am a bit worried about letting posts accepted unchecked on the site. I am
not so worried about typos than people abusing and adding offensive material
for example giving a title like "This CD sucks!".
4) Categories
We should come up with a better categorization of the music than CDDB. The
simplistic breakdown ("Classic", "80's", "Alternative"...) is really
worthless. We need somebody to do some research to compile a better but
understandable categorization.
Burc