auremoser
commented
6 years ago Yes, here are my notes, I'll parse them into the issues you've created (I found my ideas list of cool/weird websites).
Constraints
- all within best possible legal boundaries
- attempt to make reproducible (forgo the fancy flourishes that might not be automatable)
- choose a location that is feasibly remote
- choose population that is feasibly forgettable
Features
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Town placement in OSM / Other mapping services
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Town presence on Wikipedia
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5 or so websites for town features/businesses, some options:
- municipal authority website
- elementary school
- community trust/bank
- beauty parlor/salon/wig shop
- general store/dry goods/hipster shit
- public access television station
- "underground" music club
- parks & recreation department
- ps1 (public school)
- indie radio station
- pizza place ("papa sean's")
- public library + community center
- supermarket
- local band myspace
- bakery
- pet store
- gas station
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Select town personality bot-driven twitter accounts; where possible "verified"
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Two/Three notable facts about the town to pimp on various sites
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Trip advisor reviews of the local restaurant or b&b
From chat with @auremoser 2017/11/11
Web:
Social media:
Maps:
In general, community-curated sites like Wikipedia and OSM might be best left to last, as they might require external evidence and be subject to the greatest scrutiny.