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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Peter Howkins wrote: More on the rest of this later. (probably in a separate thread which focuses on the license issue) (...) I'm not sure what you mean. I just checked and the candidate summary article (290) is still (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Glad to hear there was a fast decision :) and you right it's not a big deal, it's just I hate the idea that stuff like this would take up lots of time. (...) The only issue I can see with PD is that the part authors might object to someone (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I think Steve Bliss already has prepared something very similar to the zlib license. It should basically just be a matter of getting all the contributors to agree on it. Jacob (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I'd also recommend Public Domain, or something really short and simple such as the zlib license. Do you think it does enough to encourage contributions back into the original library? The zlib/libpng License Copyright (c) <year> <copyright (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) - We chose SteerCo as the short form, but we didn't think it was such a huge topic that it warranted a special announcement, so we didn't make a special announcement about it. (...) - We are focused on licensing as the first major task after (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Whatever it's called could it be called something quickly, before you reinforce every bad opinion I have about decisions made by committee. You have more important things to sort out such as a parts library license. My opinion is they should (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I'd rather not too. I do however recall back when the LSC was forming (or had formed?) Steve Bliss mentioned to me it was better to call it the 'Language Standards Committee' instead of 'LDraw.org Standards Committee.' IIRC, at the time I (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Me too. And Travis, thanks for taking the time to do some thinking about who ought to be nominated and getting all those nominations in early... (...) Good question. Here's my personal view (and only that, for now)... I like "SteerCo" for the (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I'd like to add my own congratulations to the new committee members. I do have one question, though (only half tongue-in-cheek). Are we going to stop calling the (pre-existing) LDraw Standards Committee the LSC in order to avoid confusion with (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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The LDraw.org Ad-Hoc Organizing Committee (4+1) would like to take the time to publicly wrap up its duties as the provisional authority for LDraw.org with a few words. First, a big thank-you to everyone who helped in the organizing process. We thank (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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All: The winners of the LDraw Steering Committee Election are (in alphabetical order by last name): Kevin L. Clague Tim Courtney* Chris Dee Larry Pieniazek Orion Pobursky A total of 86 votes were cast. I did not cast a vote in this election. (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org) !!
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Stats for Unofficial Files 69 certified files. 177 files need admin review. 399 files need more votes. 421 have uncertified subfiles. 221 held files. Total Files: 1,287 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-05-11: 69 / 177 / 399 / 421 / 221 (1,287) (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) The latest version of LDView lets you specify latitude and longitude coordinates for the camera on the command line (very similar to the L3P camera globe command line argument). So, for example, the default camera view would be like so: (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) As long as I can specify global camera coordinates (or something equivilent), I'd consider using LDView. -Orion (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) As I was the one asking last time, I suppose it's my turn to reveal the secret: www.ldraw.org click 'Contests' then select 'SOTM' :-) or direct link (URL) Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) The Community menu use the Contests link. It under the "View the current month's contest submissions" heading: (URL) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Err, I forget. How do we look at them if we've already voted? Thanks, Don (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Being a broadband user, I tend to prefer bigger, but I can also understand that this would lead to an uncomfortably long page load time for people who don't have broadband. To be perfectly honest, all the models this month are big enough in (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Hmm, I forgot to make the links and tables borderless. I'll make a mental note of that for next month's contest (...) I thought about this. I foresaw a potential problem with only one picture displayed: people who vote for a model who don't (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) IMO there's not much to criticize. But as you're asking ... Maybe ... ... the models should not go all the way to the edges of the thumbnails, now that there are black borders? ... the black border should be blue, just like all other links? (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Excellent. Nice clear views at a good angle. The orthographic camera is fine, although I wouldn't object to a little bit of perspective, and the outlining of the bricks gives a good indication of construction technique. All up, a big (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I'd like to solicit any critiques regarding the batch of renderings for May's MOTM contest. Thanks. -Orion (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Got in and voted late Saturday. Thanks all! Darrell (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I like to note that if you are still having problems accessing the poll, even after waiting 20-30 min and logging out and back in, then contact me directly at the email address listed above. I'll work to fix your problem a quickly as I can. (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) The best thing to do here is to try again later. The site does not add you to the 'members' group immediately upon joining, it's on a cycle. So, try again about 30 mins later (or longer) and you should be able to vote. -Tim (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I am now told the footnote has been re-added after somehow it went missing. Thanks, Orion. -Tim (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Congratulations to the winners of the March Model/Scene of the Month contests: (URL) MOTM, Jorgen Andersson, Volkswagen Typ 82 "Kübelwagen"> (URL) SOTM, Robert Leahey, Perspectives 2 - Making Orbit> Voting for May's contests in is now open This (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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(...) I just recently signed up for an account - around the 17th - as I was considering posting some stl2dat converted stuff to the PT. Just filled out the form today, though. I can login and access my profile, and I was shown the "thanks for (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) OK. (...) There should be a footnote at the bottom. It's in compliance with the bylaws provision that requires notification of employees of the LEGO company on the ballot. It was there in instances of the ballot I've seen, since I have already (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Well, it didn't work this afternoon immediately after I followed the advice in your other message to me to join the OTHER part of ldraw.org, but it works now. On a side note, Tim, why does your name have an asterisk after it on the ballot? (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Thanks for letting us know. There seems to be an issue with people who are just now going through the process of 'joining the organization' having access. I haven't heard of issues from people who have already completed the process prior to (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Um.. Still doesn't work for me, even after filling out the form. Darrell (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Another question, did you join the organization by submitting the form linked to at the bottom of this page? (URL) just tried viewing the poll with a test account that is not an 'org member,' and I received the same error. Log in, submit out (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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The technical issues with the Steering Committee ballot have been resolved [1]. A new poll has been created and it is linked to from this LDraw.org page: (URL) voting! (...) This above note can be disregarded. There is now a submit button for the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Yes it's the 13th of May. That was a result of me being tired and focused on studying for exams yesterday. It was fixable on the post on LDraw.org itself, but I would have to cancel/repost here on LUGNET to fix. -Tim (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Ummmm, I hope thats at least 13 May, otherwise I already missed out 8?( ROSCO (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Recommendations (was: Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org ...)
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Although that I haven't contributed to the creation of elements in the parts lib or developed any tools that have seen the light of day, I have certainly used them! And from a "power user" point of view it is imperative that new tools development is (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX) !
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(...) A few others experienced other difficulties with the poll, namely, there was no submit button. I have temporarily removed the link to the poll and posted a notice. Orion is the poll admin, and he will have a look at it as soon as he can. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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When I try to vote, I get the following: [ Incorrect User ID or Password, or your account has been disabled/expired. ] This happens even after I log in. The site logs me in fine, and I can even read my private messages, so I know the error message (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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The LDraw.org Steering Committee election is now open. To vote, please visit (URL) and log in with your user account. Next, visit the announcement on LDraw.org here: (URL) the Ballot link. You may vote for up to five candidates. Please cast only one (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce) !!
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Stats for Unofficial Files 58 certified files. 179 files need admin review. 388 files need more votes. 412 have uncertified subfiles. 215 held files. Total Files: 1,252 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-29: 58 / 179 / 388 / 412 / 215 (1,252) (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Steering Committee Nominations Set to Close 2100 EDT
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(...) A little clarification. The ballot will open for votes at 0001 EST. -Orion (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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In order to appear on the ballot, all nominations for the upcoming LDraw.org Steering Committee elections must be posted, seconded, and accepted by the candidate before 2100 (9pm) Eastern US time, April 29, 2004. [1] Please use the following thread (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Recommendations (was: Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org ...)
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(...) snip ... (...) Thanks, Larry, for your support. I agree 100% with your post. I snipped and quoted summary text for easy reading; I also agree with his reasoning which I trimmed, but can be read in his original message. Again, I reiterate: (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Recommendations (was: Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org ...)
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Tim Courtney wrote: <snip> (...) Excluding comments about myself..... After much consideration of the chemistry of the board you recommend, and much soul searching, I agree with your recommendation for the Steering (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX) !
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(...) I agree that the library license is important, and I have stated(1) that it's going to be a primary focus of mine to get a good license structure in place for *all* the components that go into making up the LDraw System. But I think it is (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !!
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| | Re: Steering Committee Recommendations (was: Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org ...)
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(...) I agree - while I have a preference for open-sourced programs, it's the licensing of the library that I'm more concerned about. ... (...) I'm surprised (no, actually amazed) that you do not have Steve Bliss on that list. To paraphrase Larry, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) The LDraw Standards Committee, or LSC, is a special committee, recognised by the bylaws as a special sort of SIG with special processes, that is in charge of developing, codifying, and fostering the growth of the file, naming, coding and other (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Here's the clarification: The LDraw.org Steering Committee (StC) is the controlling group for LDraw as an organization. The LDraw Standards Committee (LSC) is charged with maintaining and expanding the LDraw file format. - Orion (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Yes. Unfortunately, the acronym can cause confusion. We should fix that by clearly defining acronyms for each. There is the LDraw.org Standards Committee (LSC) - elected last July and charged with adopting standards and publishing spec (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Um, I feel a bit foolish, but since Andrew brought it up I guess I should ask. Are there really two different LSCs, a Steering Committee and a Standards Committee? If so, what's the difference? I must've missed that somewhere. Thanks, Don (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Hi Dan - Thanks for posting your thoughts. Please see mine interspersed. (...) I (...) these (...) a (...) to (...) organization, (...) Good summation. I agree, it is important people realize the trust they are putting into these elected (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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(...) didn't (...) I don't disagree with the names you suggested, what I don't really understand is why it would be a Good Thing for a candidate not to inform about his/her intentions (or lack thereof)? -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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As we get nearer to the election, I wanted to post my thoughts on what I think the steering committee should look like. We're electing the SC to lead the LDraw organization. To codify it, define what it really is, and how it works. In the past we (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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In lugnet.cad, Andrew Allan wrote: <snip> (...) I have updated (URL) with this information. I apologise for the delay but Andrew's statement was not posted where everyone else posted theirs, in cad.dev.org.ldraw ... which caused me to miss it at the (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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I was doing a little surfing, trying to learn more about volunteer motivation. I found these articles, so I thought I would share. (URL) particularly enjoyed these: (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Sounds good for now. Right now I'm ramping up for the Steering Committee election, I'll revisit this idea after that. -Orion (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
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So what exactly has to happen to get the first LDraw animation contest going? I say give everyone until to the middle of June to submit entires and start voting and announce winners at the end of June. I think that should give everyone enough time. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
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| | Procedure for LDraw.org Steering Committee Elections
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Procedure for LDraw.org Steering Committee Elections Per the LDraw.org Bylaws, we are posting the procedure for the Steering Committee elections one week before the election begins. LDraw.org Steering Committee elections will commence as scheduled (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Numbers Report - 23 April 2004
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Stats for Unofficial Files 55 certified files. 187 files need admin review. 366 files need more votes. 409 have uncertified subfiles. 182 held files. Total Files: 1,199 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-23: 55 / 187 / 366 / 409 / 182 (1,199) (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Numbers Report - 22 April 2004
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Section Totals 408 certified files. 177 files need admin review. 348 files need more votes. 438 have uncertified subfiles. 236 held files. Total Files: 1,607 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-22: 408 / 177 / 348 / 438 / 236 (1,607) 2004-04-16: (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Because of the complex nature of creating animations, the contest may want to allow contestants and/or winners to share details about their creation process. This could also be tied to tutorials hosted on LDraw.org, and be used to encourage (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, James Reynolds wrote: ... (...) ... A bunch of really cool ideas there. The DVD could also serve as an ad for Ldraw where appropriate. Projected onto an enormous wall in Legofests, for instance 8-) As for the yearly (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
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(...) I say why not have both. I like Orion's idea of a web contest, its light, low overhead, and let the users decide the winner by voting. It will do well to showcase work and also to stimulate competition with little work output on Orion's (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I'd be sorta intersted, although I don't really like competitions. I'm more into the animation festivals where everyone makes animations, the best are chosen, then they are all shipped on a DVD/VHS. Bimonthly? I imagine there would be 1 or 2 (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Great Idea. Have been waiting for this for a while. I feel that you should base the time frame on how many responses you get. If a lot of people enter then every month is good. If not then adjust. If nothing else will show what can be done (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) There is another ongoing contest related to LDraw animation. Who will be the first to set up a system for LDraw animating made really easy? I know at least four different attempts, including my LDA2001. Maybe LD4D is the most promising so far. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
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(...) Quarterly sounds good to me too. Since this has the potential to be really cool, and its not as often as once a month, I wonder what the chance of getting people/companies to sponsor small prizes (less than USD 50 value) for the winners? Does (...) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Quarterly sounds pretty realistic. Bi-monthly would be better, but maybe too optimistic. Depends on how many people out there think that they can contribute ... speak up, folks! >Is there any interest in this? Lots!! I'm working on the Ldraw (...) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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No way! I couldn't wait for a bi-annual competition. I'll admit that though I'm not so skilled with animation, I'm still learning and experimenting with new things, such as camera/model rotation etc. It might not even need to be a contest. It could (...) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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(...) Quarterly would be okay, but i think bi-annual is more realistic. Most animations are still "infant" in nature, with the exception of one or two indiviudals that have learned to harnest the power of POV-Ray animation. -AHui A&M LWorks (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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Given the recent activity with animations, I've been toying with the idea of an LDraw Animation of the XXX (where XXX is some specified time) contest. I think monthly is too short but how about quarterly or trimesterly? Is there any interest in (...) (20 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Numbers Report - 16 April 2004
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Stats for Unofficial Files 449 certified files. 191 files need admin review. 354 files need more votes. 400 have uncertified subfiles. 184 held files. Total Files: 1,578 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-16: 449 / 191 / 354 / 400 / 184 (1,578) (...) (20 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Three Cheers for the Admins!!!
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(...) Yeah, well. I was bored. ;) Unfortunately, I'm not going to be bored again for awhile. At least, not this week. Our state Odyssey of the Mind tournament is this weekend. Actually, a lot of those files are the letter bricks (which got (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) After careful consideration of this offer, I Andrew Allan accept the nomination (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Parts Authors: Please do not post "pattern" subfiles with filenames like p*.dat or p_*.dat. The filename for every subfile (ie, files in parts\s) should start with the number of a related part. Instead of "p_mtron.dat", it should be "3068p68a.dat". (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !
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(...) Orion has become a cornerstone of our community and to leave him off the steering committee would be a grave mistake. In my dealings with him both on lugnet and through email he has always come across and knowledgeable, considerate and (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Orion has been a great contributor to the Ldraw community, technically with software, parts, website and documentation, and motivationally with much of the same. I support Orion as a member of the LDraw Steering Comittee. Kevin (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Given that I think that the parts library is one of our biggest assets, I think it is important to have part librarian representation on the board. I give my support to Steve Bliss, who has great vision of where the parts library is going in the (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Candidate Kevin Clague - backgrounder and position statement
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(...) Thanks so much for your support. I must give credit where credit is due, though, and say that it was not I, but Terry Keller who picked up the ball immediately following James' death with the original Memorial site. Terry and Steve Bliss both (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Tim, You have been the cornerstone and evangelist for Ldraw since James' untimely death. I cannot imagine the Steering Committee without you. I support your candidacy for the Steering Committee. Kevin (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Candidate Kevin Clague - backgrounder and position statement
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(...) Reposting also. [snip lots of good stuff] (...) Kevin - You're a great guy, and I sincerely appreciate all of the contributions you have made to the LDraw community. I'd like to proudly voice my support to your candidacy for the Steering (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Steering Committee Candidate Kevin Clague - backgrounder and position statement
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(...) I think Kevin brings a lot to the table. He's got the tool author's perspective, as well as having a good user perspective and a solid grounding in general software development. He would make a great committee member and I look forward to (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Steering Committee Candidate Kevin Clague - backgrounder and position statement
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This is a repost to the proper group. I first started using LDraw and MLCAD when I finished my first successful biped robot. I had only one RCX, and if I was going to make anything else I was going to have to take apart my robot. It was easier (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Steering Committee candidate Willy Tschager - backgrounder and position statement
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Hi folks, is it my turn? Looks like. Okay then: I've been an LDraw user since 1999 and became deeper involved with the community when I started betatesting MLCad on a regular basis. The passage from pure bug-hunting to part-authoring occurred in (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Steering Committee candidate Anders Isaksson - backgrounder and position statement
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Oh well, I suppose one has to write something... This is me, (URL) been on the outskirts of the LDRAW community since before lugnet (the LCAD list). Not very active, but always actively following all that's happening. I have not created any official (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I, Anders Isaksson, accept this nomination. -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Three Cheers for the Admins!!!
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I just wanted to give a great big public "THANK YOU!!!" to Steve and Chris, for reviewing *SEVERAL* ***HUNDRED*** FILES in the past few days. [1] HUZZAH!!! :D Franklin 1. "(URL) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !
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Stats for Unofficial Files 372 certified files. 196 files need admin review. 365 files need more votes. 437 have uncertified subfiles. 184 held files. Total Files: 1,554 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-09: 372 / 196 / 365 / 437 / 184 (1,554) (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I, James Reynolds, second this nomination. James (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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Larry pointed out a spelling error in my last attempt at this nomination so I'll try again. Also, I'm cross posting to the Mac subgroup so maybe this'll be seen by the interested parties. Anyhow... I Don Heyse nominate Andrew Allan. (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) Hi Willy, hi René, after a month I found out that I you nominated me as a candidate for the LSC. In the moment I have to decline this nomination. I'm not able to do the job of a committee member. But thank's for the faith in me. CU Bernd (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I, Kevin Clague, accept this nomination. (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Steering Committee Candidates - A summary
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(...) Please email me with the details of corrections, as I asked in the original post and in the post you're responding to, right above where you posted a correction. I'd prefer that people not clutter up the thread with corrections, thanks. (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Steering Committee Candidates - A summary
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Larry Pieniazek wrote: [ (URL) ] (...) It appears that you somehow mixed up Anders Isaksson and Kevin L. Clague. Jacob (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Steering Committee Candidates - A summary
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(...) Well, as it turns out, posting this article and announcing it here kicked off a flurry of corrections, acceptances, declines, and new nominations. (all which have been to the proper thread, don't post them HERE!) :-) ... which I sort of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I have been reminded that this is not the proper expression [1], so I try again: I second this nomination. Jacob [1] Hi Larry. :-) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I support this nomination. Jacob (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I accept my nomination as a LDraw.org Steering Committee candidate. Jacob (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations to LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) I, Mike Thorn, second this nomination. (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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