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  • Author Author: dougw
  • Date Created: 23 Jan 2017 5:56 AM Date Created
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What is the Main Deterrent to Participation?

There are lots of reasons why members participate in Road Tests and Design Challenges and there are lots of reasons why they don't.

This poll explores what seem to be the main deterrents. What is the main reason you do not participate?

Or if you participate in some, why not more?

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  • jlangbridge
    jlangbridge over 8 years ago +8
    I'd like to add something. I've seen a few people talk about lack of confidence, maybe I'm not the right person, maybe there are better people, etc. I'm an author, I've written (in my name) two technical…
  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 8 years ago in reply to kas.lewis +7
    I stopped entering design competitions when I see some of the "Top Members" have applied That should not be a motivation to NOT enter. I was fortunate to talk with Christian DeFeo while I was in England…
  • DAB
    DAB over 8 years ago +6
    I had to drop out of design challenges and complex events due to health issues. The spirit was willing, but I no longer could dedicate the time and effort in a timely fashion to justify participation.…
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    DAB over 8 years ago

    I had to drop out of design challenges and complex events due to health issues.

    The spirit was willing, but I no longer could dedicate the time and effort in a timely fashion to justify participation.

     

    My main skills are in mentoring and encouraging others, so I focus on those activities.

     

    DAB

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    DAB over 8 years ago

    I had to drop out of design challenges and complex events due to health issues.

    The spirit was willing, but I no longer could dedicate the time and effort in a timely fashion to justify participation.

     

    My main skills are in mentoring and encouraging others, so I focus on those activities.

     

    DAB

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  • dougw
    dougw over 8 years ago in reply to DAB

    You set a great example for other members. It would be fun to see you teamed up with a mentee on a project...

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    DAB over 8 years ago in reply to dougw

    Hi Douglas,

     

    I think that might be an excellent design challenge idea for Element 14.

    Have noobies teamed with a mentor for a project and include all the questions and answers back and forth included in the posting.

     

    Spanner, are you reading this?

     

    DAB

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    dougw over 8 years ago in reply to DAB

    Superb idea. I think it could work even without formal endorsement, just a matter of finding a suitable partner. I wonder if it is possible for experienced members to suggest suitably enthusiastic noobies? Or maybe some sort of flag in the member profile that indicates a willingness to partner on projects. Also a good place to list technical strengths or experience levels.

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  • COMPACT
    COMPACT over 7 years ago in reply to DAB

    Me too.

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