Wiki source for MyVotesmart
======MyVotesmart======
Votesmart.org's user interface.
MyVoteSmart is billed as a method for users to track their candidates/officials via the "Track Candidate" button on /candidate pages. Emails are sent when new data is enetered.
It also allows them to subcribe to the API and access the [[http://wiki.votesmart.org/APIandDataRequests#hn_Special_Delivery_Mechanisms_for_Bulk_Data_Users PCT Archive]] (for approved users).
Users can register at https://justfacts.votesmart.org/register
Registered users can log in at https://justfacts.votesmart.org/user
- This is also where users can unsubscribe from specific tracked candidates under "Tracked Items"
- They can unsubscribe from tracking emails by un-ticking the "Everything Else" email box.
- Links exist on this account page to learn more about the API, access the PCT Archive, and subscribe to our enewsletter.
- Users can also change their password and disable their account from this page.
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=====Reporting Problems=====
To report a problem with MyVotesmart, please submit the ticket to [[http://mantis.votesmart.org mantis]] under the //pypvs// project with the //myvotesmart branch// product version.
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===Wish List===
- (Kristen) integrate with VoteEasy, showing match %, being able to generate sample ballot with preferred candidates indicated
- (Kristen) see ElectNext, VoteReports, politify for inspiration
- (Kristen) give access to PCT Archives for those who identify themselves as journalists or academic researchers. Decide if this will be limited to paid subscribers and members
- (Kristen) give access to datasets requested to the individual requestors. Consider making these available to paid subscribers & members as well.
- (Kristen) allow users to easily communicate their views on rep/candidate performance to the rep/candidates themselves as well as add comments a la popvox, that whip congress site, and no labels: http://action.nolabels.org/congress/rep-denny-rehberg/ - provide verification to the rep/candidate when user address is in their district's boundaries. snail mail letter generation can autopopulate user's address information based on what they have incorporated in their user profile.- we should also let them to contact their candidates about the PCT easily perhaps with a "click here to learn more and take action" and template language autopopulated
- (Kristen) allow users to rate legislation, interest groups, pct answers, etc. to generate scores of alignment. Consider using icons like on https://www.popvox.com/
- (Jamieson) consider adjusting voter registration data, incorporating polling place data for email notifications based on a calendar.
- Ability to edit newsletter subscription status
- Track other data than candidates, like KeyVotes and Ratings
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Votesmart.org's user interface.
MyVoteSmart is billed as a method for users to track their candidates/officials via the "Track Candidate" button on /candidate pages. Emails are sent when new data is enetered.
It also allows them to subcribe to the API and access the [[http://wiki.votesmart.org/APIandDataRequests#hn_Special_Delivery_Mechanisms_for_Bulk_Data_Users PCT Archive]] (for approved users).
Users can register at https://justfacts.votesmart.org/register
Registered users can log in at https://justfacts.votesmart.org/user
- This is also where users can unsubscribe from specific tracked candidates under "Tracked Items"
- They can unsubscribe from tracking emails by un-ticking the "Everything Else" email box.
- Links exist on this account page to learn more about the API, access the PCT Archive, and subscribe to our enewsletter.
- Users can also change their password and disable their account from this page.
----
=====Reporting Problems=====
To report a problem with MyVotesmart, please submit the ticket to [[http://mantis.votesmart.org mantis]] under the //pypvs// project with the //myvotesmart branch// product version.
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===Wish List===
- (Kristen) integrate with VoteEasy, showing match %, being able to generate sample ballot with preferred candidates indicated
- (Kristen) see ElectNext, VoteReports, politify for inspiration
- (Kristen) give access to PCT Archives for those who identify themselves as journalists or academic researchers. Decide if this will be limited to paid subscribers and members
- (Kristen) give access to datasets requested to the individual requestors. Consider making these available to paid subscribers & members as well.
- (Kristen) allow users to easily communicate their views on rep/candidate performance to the rep/candidates themselves as well as add comments a la popvox, that whip congress site, and no labels: http://action.nolabels.org/congress/rep-denny-rehberg/ - provide verification to the rep/candidate when user address is in their district's boundaries. snail mail letter generation can autopopulate user's address information based on what they have incorporated in their user profile.- we should also let them to contact their candidates about the PCT easily perhaps with a "click here to learn more and take action" and template language autopopulated
- (Kristen) allow users to rate legislation, interest groups, pct answers, etc. to generate scores of alignment. Consider using icons like on https://www.popvox.com/
- (Jamieson) consider adjusting voter registration data, incorporating polling place data for email notifications based on a calendar.
- Ability to edit newsletter subscription status
- Track other data than candidates, like KeyVotes and Ratings
CategorySoftwareProjects
