While i'm a bit late to the party, I'd like to inject my thoughts if I may(sorry Joe, but I had to say
something). Right now, both sides are off in space as far as I'm concerned. Neither is too willing to listen, and neither is truely willing to resolve this. Hence, I belive that Vince hit this straight on. Russ is not 100% evil, possibly 100% insane, but not evil.
The energy that he and his borg buddies brought into the team was definately needed, and we're greatful for that.
However, I also belive that in recent months, the attitudes of Russ and the rest of the borg leaders has been less that outstanding. From accusations of the DPC planting seeds to cause us to fight, to general flames; they have not represented what TA is about. TA was formed by some great guys(Jackal, Becks, Amok; god I miss you guys
) who created a team based not on winning(though we'll never deny that is was a goal along the way
), but a team that was formed to be something new, something different, something fun. From our first Quake 2 night(where the imfamous Anand Lal Shimpi showed up), to the Warpcore project(look where all this trek lingo has gotten us
), to the launch of Mika's, and the formation of the Team Anandtech proxy network; this team and it's values have been about the experience of the game, the parners in it, and the oddities we encounter.
Unfortunately, that has changed in recent months. The team has increasingly become more competitive not only with the outside world, but with itself. Instead of being Team Anandtech, we've been the Dutch Power Cows(no offense guys, but from a good deal of our member's POV, we have the richer culture); striving to be #1. Instead of hearing about someone overclocking their CPU a few more mhz to get a block or 2 more a day, or going woot! over breaking a milestone; we hear about the team falling to second place in the race.
Unfortunately, this is where I must pick on some members.
Borg: we know you want to see TA be #1 in the world, and heck, I don't blame you. However, if you wish to contribute to TA, you need not only to contribute with new members and blocks, but with a positive, flameless attitude(You guys are good flamers, no question, but flames do not make TA strong) that will help TA grow as a communitiy, friends, and companions. TA was built on the greatness of a community, don't forget it, and don't lose it.
Osmo and crew: there is nothing that can be said or done to excuse what's happened on either side. While we may not like it, change is enevitable. The Borg bring in a new side to Team Anandtech, and as long as they can prove that it is wholely good for TA, we must respect it. Change brought us things like the Warpcore and the Edge(aka The Computer Formally Know As the Webbox
); and I belive that in the future, it will continue to bring good things.
The rest of you guys: as I've said to the Borg and to the others, we face a different future, a future shrowded in surprise, loss, and curiosity. Remember what TA was built on, and use that to guide the path ahead. We can't be stuck in the past, but at the same time, we can't forget the past in order to jump into the future. There is no right or wrong side, no right or wrong way, all there is, is the TA way. Fordge the TA way the best you can, as TA cannot survive without it.
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