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Re: We need an update NOW (Was: Parts Update?)
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lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw
Date: 
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:59:14 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Tim Courtney writes:
> And I will still continue to volunteer my time and effort, but in exchange I
> would appreciate it if users would try to understand the nature of the project
> and be patient.  I've always made it open to more volunteers (and I've gotta
> work this week on managing some of that, which I will).

This isn't really a matter of patience; it's been far too long than it needs
to be.  We need a better system.  In the mean-time, the factors contributing
to the delay can be addressed, and quickly.

e.g. What are the factors holding back the parts?  If it's quality, slap on
a disclaimer.  Call it an unsupported preview.

If it's getting authors' permission, let them know you're posting the parts
and give 'em a day to respond.

If it's the effort to distribute, heck, put them in a bare, readable HTTP
directory a la CPAN.

People, including myself, are getting pretty impatient with the system.
Parts authors must be getting upset that their works have no audience.  This
doesn't have to be difficult.

Cheers,
- jsproat



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  Re: We need an update NOW (Was: Parts Update?)
 
I've been playing with ldraw and all it's wonderful part for only a short time now. What I don't understand in this discussion is what is the difference in an 'offical' vs 'unoffical' part. Apart from whewre I can download offical part what is (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)

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  Re: We need an update NOW (Was: Parts Update?)
 
"Sproaticus" <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:GCMJot.E07@lugnet.com... (...) this (...) Kinda unrelated statement, I intended it to reflect more the project as a whole. I think (and I accept that this will never be the case) that the whole (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)

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