Because I’m the trusting type and always willing to do something for virtually anyone who asks, I find myself getting burned quite a bit.

An example: I have a move, Go, which I happen to like quite a bit. The writing is clever, the story interesting, and the acting sufficient to keep my attention. If you’ve not seen it… BestBuy (aka, those bastards) has it for $6.99. Buy it!

About 3 months ago, I loaned it to a co-worker. I don’t remember who it was… I just remember thinking to myself “hey… I’ve never loaned anything to this guy before. I hope he brings it back”. Unfortunately… whomever I loaned it to did not, so today, I picked up another copy.

Being the geek that I am, I’ve decided to create an sql db on my server and build a php front end into it. I’ll list every movie I have, then make a check-out form. I mentioned this to my boss, and she would like the ability to add her own films to the database… as do most of my co-workers. Then, you can browse the movie titles we collectively have, request one via the interface and it will email the owner of the film with the request so they bring it in the next day.

It will also send out timed reminders that the movies need to be returned (both parties must check it back in to verify that it’s back). After 1 week, you get one reminder, after 2 weeks… hell, it’ll fill your inbox with so much mail that you’ll beg to return it.

I’ll start work on it and let you know how it goes.