Yes, my "how do I..." question was retaining to all of what you said. Support, attention, users, contributers.
I know how to do the site, front and back. I know how to host. I know where to host. I was simply looking for feedback on those questions as well as some general feedback on the idea.
And I will do. I'm a long time lurker, and this is my first post.
If you're in the Bay Area, a tech-blog-sponsored confab/brainstorming session on journalism in the web era is tomorrow:
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100526/0142359581.shtml
Might be relevant to your concept, which I'd also be interested in discussing further if only there were contact info in your profile.
I unfortunately don't live in the Bay Area. I live in Sacramento, and have had the pleasure of going to the Googleplex, but unfortunately couldn't make it there.
Thanks for the link, though.
I'd say build as much of what you've got in mind as you can. Encourage people to look at it even when it's very rough -- don't disappear for months making something slick/complete. Adjust. Continue.
You may also want to put contact details or a personal web page in your profile here.