A proposal to ALL distributed computing projects, miniteams, TA members etc...

[Adul]

We need more unity among the different distributed computing projects we run. I scene enough bickering and flames in the past. So here is my Idea. We should help each other recruit more people into Dnet, seti, etc. and not necessarily steer anyone ones own project. Rather instead promote for the common good among us all. With the goal of just recruiting and helping the person(s) get setup with whatever they decide to do. So when tempting rc5 to users out there in the forums, also try seti, ogr, and what ever else we are a part of and hope something attack them to one of these projects. Basically try not to be too bias and see what an individual might want to do. It may help everyone?s number grow if we try this. I also would suggest this for the miniteam has well. If one person doesn't want to be a part of your mini team help them get on one the want regardless of what project it is.

Ok enough from me. Flame away if you feel the need.

 

[DanC]

No flames... You're right
We're working on that very thing. The TA banner ad.

ALL PROJECTS! Equal weight... though -- of course I have my preferences

 

[PeterN]

I'm in the process of making some sort of newsletter for the whole of TA.
In the setup a number of categories are taken into account, amongst them:

Ranking in RC5: /, - TA - DPC
Ranking in Seti: TA
Ranking in OGR-25: /. - TA - DPC
Ranking in GF: TA
Milestonemakers for RC5
Milestonemakers for Seti per week
Milestonemakers for OGR-25 per week
Milestonemakers for GF per week
Activities by TA - members
Topics RC5 on TA-forum
Topics RC5 on DPC-forum
Topics Seti on TA-forum
Topics OGR on TA-forum
Topics OGR on DPC-forum
Topics GF on TA-forum
Linux and Crackrack info on TA-forum
Other interesting topics

In the beginning not all topics are covered, but in time I want all topics filled, especially the rankings and milestonemakers for all projects. This will be a gradual process. My idea about this is: Let's start small and build on that.
I realize (and I hope you do too), I can't do is on my own. I need input for (at least) the regular things, like the milestonemakers. If needed I hope some people will volunteer from the appropriate project to send me the data on a weekly basis.

This should give some incentive for future assimilations, since interested people (not only active members, but also their relatives and friends) will be kept up-to-date about the achievements on a weekly basis. The regular newsletter is scheduled to be sent for monday. This, because it is the most convenient time for me.

Bi-monthly, I want to sent out a special bulletin, in which all weblinks and other means of communications (IRC, ICQ) are mentioned.

When everything is working out the way I planned, The public anouncement will be made before the end of november.

I have a small proof-reader group (the honoured members of my MiniTeam The Federation and two other friends, whom, I know, will give me constructive remarks) right now. I have asked them to give comments and remarks. The first newsletter is scheduled for next monday, but only layout and regular content will be in that one.

You will hear from me on this one very soon, within the next month.
Also directions for subscribing and HTML-code for placing on the various websites of TA will be made public then.

Another idea that is growing, is the contacting of the old and '400 less active' members. Don't know exactly, but some thoughts are coming as I work on the letter. I promise, the increase in blocks and active numbers will be noticable in time and no one will talk of spam and such afterwards.

CU, Peter.

 

[DanC]

Peter is wise, and inspired...
I wish you less flames than I have endured for suggesting the same my friend.

 

[Adul]

Very good idea peter.

 

[PeterN]

Thnx, Adul.

He Dan,
If someone wants to really flame and personally hurt someone, I'll just let them.
They are not worthy of my attention and effort of reacting.

I think no one should

This is one of the reasons why I don't post in threads where a flamewar is emerging. Sometimes, when I think I have something meaningfull to say, I will. Or when people are getting oversteamed, then I'll try to settle things down (not that it always works ).

Also if someone has any negative remarks on the effort I'm putting in this newsletter, I'll dare them to make on, that's even better. I know from experience, the startup of such a medium is difficult. You have to think it over before you start. Let alone sending it on a weekly basis with content that keeps the reader interested, that's the really hard part.

Now I''ll stop rambling on and go back to work on the letter.

Peter..............

 

[networkman]

PeterN,

Great idea about the milestone makers for the SETI team(and others); that's something I do like that the RC5 stats keepers have done!

 

[PeterN]

You're welcome Networkman

You ask and we deliver (not too much please )

If I need you to send me the data on a regular basis, I hope you will comply and I will let you know.

Peter.