question about creating a "social networking" site

I'm just doing a simple project trying to learn more of asp.net, and decided to create a simple social networking site. Couple questions, I'm using the membership (aspnetdb) to for forms authentication. Is that database a good place to add a new table containing "profile" table, which basically will contain name, age, etc, or should I create a separate database? CUrrently, I added the table in the aspnetdb because I plan on using the UserId (in the aspnet_Users table) as the primary key for my custom Profile table. Also, what is the proper way (or etiquette) when it comes to displaying the profile data? Do you use a repeater or listview that is bound to the Profile table? Thanks.

Hello,

If you are already using the Membership Provider, why not also use the Profile Provider? It would appear to do exactly what you are after. Take a look at the link in my signature for more information.

Gary

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Originally Posted by gep13

Hello,

If you are already using the Membership Provider, why not also use the Profile Provider? It would appear to do exactly what you are after. Take a look at the link in my signature for more information.

Gary

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thanks, i'll check it out.

Cool, let me know if you have any questions.

Gary