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Anyway, since we’re on the topic of Flixster, I was wondering what type of technology a site like this is built on. Wize.com is another example. I have an idea (like everyone else) and I am trying to do research for a biz plan on what is needed to start-up a social networking website like the aforementioned.

I apologize if this is the wrong forum and if this is a perceived stupid question, but when I saw the Flixster site, the design/model is similar to what I had in mind (but not anyway associated with flixster’s model or movies). If I cloned it, what technologies would I be talking about? (PHP, RoR, etc?).

If anyone has any quick answers or resources (’Dummies guide to creating a social networking website business’ ) it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! (and I apologize a second time if this post is a nuisance).

For “nice music,” check out: http://amiestreet.com/recs/buzzing/today/

Flixster ROCKS, congrats guy!!

i do not share your amie st excitement.

yes, the business model has *massive* potential.
but no, i do not like their website (at all). it’s way too chaotic; songs and artists in all kind of different boxes and representations scattered througout the page.

i mean, take a look at for instance a page like this one:
http://amiestreet.com/search-h.....query=funk

call me stupid, but i don’t understand what’s being shown there. of course, i could spend some minutes to figure it out, but i don’t go to their site for figuring stuff out, i just wanna hear nice music!

amie st could use a usibility advisor.

It serves as a very important lesson that if you passionately build something for a specific use that can be an enjoyable experience - you’ll be rewarded in loyalty regardless of whether it’s ‘been done before’. Movie recommendations will be a fascinating space for some time to come - it’s certainly not state of the art yet and we’re excited to explore the area as well.

We too want Flixster members to see what added value we can bring in enjoying great movies!

Talking about money, VCs have been pouring alot of money into companies lately…..the most recent being Vizu and Flixter….

Where as IMDB (one of my favourite) websites, has a wealth of information regarding every possible aspect of a movie. Not only that but they seem to attract a large amount of intelligent movie goers who to analyse every aspect of a movie.

To be honest out of every single start up that has launched recently - AMIE ST has to be the cream of the crop. Oh my god, I can’t get enough. My friend (an artist) has recently signed up and I just have to say that both him and I are extremely impressed by the site and the economics behind it. It is possibly the best business model I have seen in a long, long time. Keep giving us the updates on this one Mike. I am extremely interested to see how these guys go - especially on the venture capital front.

That is exactly why we thought it would be interesting to build a site where you could connect with friends and meet others with similar taste… then get recommendations & reviews from them.

Unfortunately, it turns out all my friends have terrible taste in movies. But what are you gonna do? Still fun…

~j