Gilthanis
[H]ard|DCer of the Year - 2014
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- Jan 29, 2006
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There has been some discussion in the IRC channel about where the team stands now that many members are leaving FAH. However, we are seeing some members not move to other projects or are feeling a bit flooded with the options available to them. So, it has been suggested and re-affirmed the need for an official non-FAH project for those wanting to still feel part of the team they are used to while still leaving room for those wanting to contribute elsewhere to continue using the Commandos style mentality.
First thing on the list is to eliminate the usage of [H]orde versus Commandos. Some of the discussion has led us to believe this is a good time to stop making the team feel divided when there are actually many users whom support both groups.
Second, we need to decide on a project outside of FAH to be the official team project to support for those whom are fed up with FAH. In the past WCG had been a pretty popular favorite and probably has our largest number of active members. However, this would be a good time for people to state their thoughts.
Third, most projects will not let us merge teams together. So the headache we have felt by having multiple team names due to unofficial teams being created can not be avoided. Creating a whole new team name would mean most contributions from the past would not be fully represented in the new team and there is a lot of people whom aren't comfortable with starting over with a clean slate. So, by choosing a set team as the go to project, this will make things easier for those not interested in bouncing between the 80 or so other projects that are available.
Fourth, we do have a lot of information that bounces between a couple threads. I know some people don't want to learn a whole new process but there are many of us willing to walk you through it. BOINC isn't as tough as it looks but does take a small learning curve to maximize each unique system. I think members of [H] can handle that. If a different project is chosen, we may have a bigger learning curve as we don't have as much focus elsewhere.
Last, it was brought up about a stats page. We don't really need to host our own in order to compare where we are. There are plenty of sites already doing that for us. BOINCStas and Free-DC have lots of available information. Most projects (if not all) also have stats available breaking things down. So, if we decide on a project, links can be posted for easy reference.
So, what does everyone think? There is no wrong answer or opinion. I would like people to chime in because that is the only way we hear the voices with concerns or opinions. I don't even care if it was something you have stated a thousand times. Please add any additional thoughts that may need considered too.
First thing on the list is to eliminate the usage of [H]orde versus Commandos. Some of the discussion has led us to believe this is a good time to stop making the team feel divided when there are actually many users whom support both groups.
Second, we need to decide on a project outside of FAH to be the official team project to support for those whom are fed up with FAH. In the past WCG had been a pretty popular favorite and probably has our largest number of active members. However, this would be a good time for people to state their thoughts.
Third, most projects will not let us merge teams together. So the headache we have felt by having multiple team names due to unofficial teams being created can not be avoided. Creating a whole new team name would mean most contributions from the past would not be fully represented in the new team and there is a lot of people whom aren't comfortable with starting over with a clean slate. So, by choosing a set team as the go to project, this will make things easier for those not interested in bouncing between the 80 or so other projects that are available.
Fourth, we do have a lot of information that bounces between a couple threads. I know some people don't want to learn a whole new process but there are many of us willing to walk you through it. BOINC isn't as tough as it looks but does take a small learning curve to maximize each unique system. I think members of [H] can handle that. If a different project is chosen, we may have a bigger learning curve as we don't have as much focus elsewhere.
Last, it was brought up about a stats page. We don't really need to host our own in order to compare where we are. There are plenty of sites already doing that for us. BOINCStas and Free-DC have lots of available information. Most projects (if not all) also have stats available breaking things down. So, if we decide on a project, links can be posted for easy reference.
So, what does everyone think? There is no wrong answer or opinion. I would like people to chime in because that is the only way we hear the voices with concerns or opinions. I don't even care if it was something you have stated a thousand times. Please add any additional thoughts that may need considered too.