dmoore
Wed 04 June 2008, 17:49
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Let me start this message by saying that I am in NO WAY attacking or "questioning" anyone personally. On the other hand, I have no qualms about questioning any idea, process or system. I have little tolerance for "this is the way and we don't question the way". I sincerely feel that when people just accept "the way" without questioning it's merits or faults, we do not achieve progress. "Why" is a powerful word and we shouldn't fear using it.
My posts about different methods, processes and tools that differ from the currently "establish" ones are simply about expanding the possibilities. I am in no way attempting to "confuse" people with more options. Some people may prefer one brand of ketchup on the shelf at the store since it makes their life simpler - I'd prefer 10 varieties and thank you, I'll make the choice. (this is in response to a PM someone sent me)
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If we really only need "one way" of doing it, we can just write a single build manual (as I started to do before I realized there were too many ways), stating "the way". Then people can just "hit and run" the drawings and the build manual and never come back to contribute to the forum. I personally think making it "a little hard" is the cost of the MechMate - I personally spent about 30%+ of my total build time on just research and (as stated above), and I am better for it.
Gerald, I very much appreciate the work you've put into the MechMate - the MechMate is without a doubt a top notch product on par with nearly everything out there selling under $30,000. I also feel that together with the "MechMate" community, that it can be even better than just one person could ever design.
I want you know that your knowledge, efforts and time are greatly appreciated, acknowledged or not and I'm pretty sure that all the "regulars" would completely agree.
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Let me start this message by saying that I am in NO WAY attacking or "questioning" anyone personally. On the other hand, I have no qualms about questioning any idea, process or system. I have little tolerance for "this is the way and we don't question the way". I sincerely feel that when people just accept "the way" without questioning it's merits or faults, we do not achieve progress. "Why" is a powerful word and we shouldn't fear using it.
My posts about different methods, processes and tools that differ from the currently "establish" ones are simply about expanding the possibilities. I am in no way attempting to "confuse" people with more options. Some people may prefer one brand of ketchup on the shelf at the store since it makes their life simpler - I'd prefer 10 varieties and thank you, I'll make the choice. (this is in response to a PM someone sent me)
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If we really only need "one way" of doing it, we can just write a single build manual (as I started to do before I realized there were too many ways), stating "the way". Then people can just "hit and run" the drawings and the build manual and never come back to contribute to the forum. I personally think making it "a little hard" is the cost of the MechMate - I personally spent about 30%+ of my total build time on just research and (as stated above), and I am better for it.
Gerald, I very much appreciate the work you've put into the MechMate - the MechMate is without a doubt a top notch product on par with nearly everything out there selling under $30,000. I also feel that together with the "MechMate" community, that it can be even better than just one person could ever design.
I want you know that your knowledge, efforts and time are greatly appreciated, acknowledged or not and I'm pretty sure that all the "regulars" would completely agree.
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