Session Start (usacomp2000000:kingfish00000): Thu Aug 03 20:56:41 2006
usacomp2000000: it has been a lot different in the last 2-3 months
usacomp2000000: I don't want to see TR go down the tubes
usacomp2000000: the people don't deserve it
kingfish00000: well the DC forums has been as stale as a month old loaf of bread too
kingfish00000: there's no contests
kingfish00000: no pizazz
kingfish00000: no excitement
kingfish00000: no giveaways
usacomp2000000: hopefully the site (team2630.com) will help with that
kingfish00000: no new angles to intrigue new members and keep the energy level up for existing members
kingfish00000: the team is just out there floating like a ship in the open ocean with no direction
usacomp2000000: yeah, it has been slightly stale of late
kingfish00000: it needs a visible leader to take the reins
kingfish00000: drfish used to be that person but nobody has stepped up to fill his shoes
usacomp2000000: it has been along time
usacomp2000000: I just remembered that Leor just moved into a new place, so maybe he has not had as much time to be his usually motivating self
kingfish00000: he's too intermittent
kingfish00000: and i don't see him taking a leadership role
kingfish00000: he plays the role of antagonist much better
usacomp2000000: yeah, I didn't mean leadership..just presence
usacomp2000000: him and DG were fun
kingfish00000: yes they were
kingfish00000: but they are a counterpoint to a point
kingfish00000: not the main point
kingfish00000: if you know what i mean
usacomp2000000: yeah
kingfish00000: try talking to tarx
usacomp2000000: idchafee seems to want to help...funding team2630.com
kingfish00000: you need someone rolling out the red carpet to new members
kingfish00000: an official welcoming thread
kingfish00000: idchafee would be a good choice
usacomp2000000: or something front-page worthy
kingfish00000: losing front page blurbs was a demoralizing force for the team
usacomp2000000: yeah, it sure was
kingfish00000: and that momentum hasn't been regained at all
usacomp2000000: the 2thz project has kinda fell face-down
usacomp2000000: poor cass is trying, but I don't see him as a leader type
kingfish00000: the team really needs invigoration
usacomp2000000: but a good example, yeah
usacomp2000000: agreed
kingfish00000: he is a good support person but not one to take a leadership role
usacomp2000000: so you're leaving because the team is dying?
kingfish00000: no
usacomp2000000: ah, so it's more like you odn't have that as a motivation to stay?
kingfish00000: i have to admit i do like more than my fair share of excitement but i wouldn't say it really is a motivating factor for me switching
kingfish00000: i'd say that is a good synopsis
kingfish00000: the team is slowly dying on the vine
usacomp2000000:
usacomp2000000: never!
kingfish00000: and will be takeover fodder for the 'goons
usacomp2000000: see, now this part of the chat would be a good inspirational message to the team
kingfish00000: it's not my struggle....hopefully good advice for you to take and run with
usacomp2000000: mind if I post some of it? (leaving out the names, and the discussion about the mods)?
kingfish00000: i don't mind, i have nothing to hide
usacomp2000000: thanks man
kingfish00000: anytime sir
usacomp2000000: It's people like you that made TR such a great place, and the folding team the community that it was...and hopefully will return to be
usacomp2000000: I'll always remember buying my server from you
kingfish00000: what equipment was that?
kingfish00000: i forgot
usacomp2000000: one of your folding nodes
usacomp2000000: xp 2400+512mb rAM
kingfish00000: ahhhh
kingfish00000: i hated selling off the farm after the hurricane
kingfish00000: it sucked
usacomp2000000: I can imagine
usacomp2000000: not much you can do though
kingfish00000: but in a house without electricity all they were doing was sitting there
kingfish00000: it was better to get money out of them and reinvest the money in new nodes
kingfish00000: which is what i did
kingfish00000: and it paid off
kingfish00000: most nodes are much more efficient producers
usacomp2000000: so once the community is back up and churning, do you want me to let you know?
kingfish00000: i'll know....i'll lurk and post occasionally
usacomp2000000: yay, I'm glad that you're not ditching us completely
kingfish00000: it's obvious that you care about what happens, i wish you luck on the endeavor
usacomp2000000: TR has a special place in my heart
usacomp2000000: I'm not going to lie
kingfish00000: that's a good thing
usacomp2000000: well time to bed for me
usacomp2000000: take care man
kingfish00000: have a good night
kingfish00000: you too
kingfish00000: and good luck
usacomp2000000: feel free to look me up anytime
kingfish00000: sure thing
kingfish00000: samehere
usacomp2000000: thanks, I'm hoping that things work out for the best
usacomp2000000: will do
Session Close (kingfish00000): Thu Aug 03 22:38:40 2006