MGMCCALLEY
[H]ard DCOTM SEP 16 / NOV 17
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2012
- Messages
- 361
Ok, hopefully that's a catchy title. I directed a question to Pocatello last month why we didn't have a nomination for DCOTM for August. He cited lack of interest in DC projects in the Summer months, and the conversation led to the topic of declining interest in DC on the message boards.
I would like input from other users on the feasibility of implementing a reward system in the form of a [H]ardOCP t-shirt, mouse pad, or something every DCer could use and be proud of receiving without breaking the bank for donors. I would like us to agree on one or two items for simplicity if the project were to go forward, and volunteer(s) from [H]ardOCP to manage the donations and rewards system. I am volunteering to be a donator to the cause, but have very little time for management.
I think the cause is important enough, and people sincerely do enjoy recognition for their efforts. Most of us are definitely supporting the cause for great reasons, and I have no doubt of the sincerity of efforts from this team. Part of the reason I stay with the [H]orde is because we do this without expectation of reward. I do also agree, though, that it brings out the competitive spirit in us, and friendly competition goes a long way. I don't expect us to try and implement a system like EVGA does, although you cannot deny their results. I just think a little something to recognize those who put forth great effort and go the extra mile is fitting.
I would also expect that these rewards could be purchased by other [H]ardOCP members, regardless of their DC status or efforts. It is not meant to exclude those who are not given title. I would love it if every member had an opportunity to represent their pride in this team to the public, and hopefully spark further interest by doing so.
The following are excerpts from the conversation:
MGMCCALLEY:
Are we skipping August for DCOTM?
Pocatello:
Yes. I don't see why we should nominate this month. We only had one nomination last month. Going back farther into the past, 2015 to be specific, we had problems arise in the summer when we had no nominations and very little interest. That is when we started talking about the future of the team.
If you have other ideas, let me know. I am frustrated because we have so many worthy people on our team, but little action in the forums.
MGMCCALLEY:
I know we've had many discussions before. I also know that many of us fold/crunch with no expectation of reward or merit, other than the recognition on the boards and respect from fellow folders. I do remember a time when the forums were more active, probably when there were fewer DC projects and possibly when there was more interest because of a prize of sorts. I do see that the forums are quite heavily divided these days, and that a "general" DC discussion isn't as easy to find. They tend to be project-specific and many of the merits of each project are lost as a whole if someone is casually browsing. Interest in F@H is waning as well, as people migrate towards BOINC and other projects, so the solidarity of each team might not be there like it was in the early F@H days.
If there was ever a discussion about re-introducing prizes I haven't seen it. I would be willing to chip in for a monthly prize towards DCOTM if one of the moderators thought it fitting and there was a system in place for donating towards those prizes. I personally have always wanted a t-shirt but seem to miss them when they're up for sale:
The first shirt in a new HardOCP series!
Maybe if we get a stockpile of these to ship out and someone wants that duty, I'd donate towards that. I know it's hard to spark interest in projects where some people see no immediate return or benefit. I think something [H] branded makes someone feel more a part of the team. My guess is we'd only need to get L, XL, and XXL for the most part? Just throwing out some ideas. I don't remember hardware prizes ever catching on, because there's no one consistent item that everyone is looking for. Maybe a [H]ard OCP mouse pad if we wanted something computer related that was "one size fits all"? I do know a lot of people slow down or stop in the summer, but this might keep the interest up in the off-months and keep the forums more active. I would pledge $200.00 to anything that gets approved as long as everyone that contributes was able to be eligible in some way. Nomination method I think is still applicable, but if it were more visible to everyone that visits the site I think it would boost popularity.
Pocatello:
You have some great ideas that are worthy of more attention.
I love the shirt! I have two FA[H] t-shirts from years ago. Both are tye dyed hippy shirts.
Do you want to start a thread with some of your ideas?
I would like input from other users on the feasibility of implementing a reward system in the form of a [H]ardOCP t-shirt, mouse pad, or something every DCer could use and be proud of receiving without breaking the bank for donors. I would like us to agree on one or two items for simplicity if the project were to go forward, and volunteer(s) from [H]ardOCP to manage the donations and rewards system. I am volunteering to be a donator to the cause, but have very little time for management.
I think the cause is important enough, and people sincerely do enjoy recognition for their efforts. Most of us are definitely supporting the cause for great reasons, and I have no doubt of the sincerity of efforts from this team. Part of the reason I stay with the [H]orde is because we do this without expectation of reward. I do also agree, though, that it brings out the competitive spirit in us, and friendly competition goes a long way. I don't expect us to try and implement a system like EVGA does, although you cannot deny their results. I just think a little something to recognize those who put forth great effort and go the extra mile is fitting.
I would also expect that these rewards could be purchased by other [H]ardOCP members, regardless of their DC status or efforts. It is not meant to exclude those who are not given title. I would love it if every member had an opportunity to represent their pride in this team to the public, and hopefully spark further interest by doing so.
The following are excerpts from the conversation:
MGMCCALLEY:
Are we skipping August for DCOTM?
Pocatello:
Yes. I don't see why we should nominate this month. We only had one nomination last month. Going back farther into the past, 2015 to be specific, we had problems arise in the summer when we had no nominations and very little interest. That is when we started talking about the future of the team.
If you have other ideas, let me know. I am frustrated because we have so many worthy people on our team, but little action in the forums.
MGMCCALLEY:
I know we've had many discussions before. I also know that many of us fold/crunch with no expectation of reward or merit, other than the recognition on the boards and respect from fellow folders. I do remember a time when the forums were more active, probably when there were fewer DC projects and possibly when there was more interest because of a prize of sorts. I do see that the forums are quite heavily divided these days, and that a "general" DC discussion isn't as easy to find. They tend to be project-specific and many of the merits of each project are lost as a whole if someone is casually browsing. Interest in F@H is waning as well, as people migrate towards BOINC and other projects, so the solidarity of each team might not be there like it was in the early F@H days.
If there was ever a discussion about re-introducing prizes I haven't seen it. I would be willing to chip in for a monthly prize towards DCOTM if one of the moderators thought it fitting and there was a system in place for donating towards those prizes. I personally have always wanted a t-shirt but seem to miss them when they're up for sale:
The first shirt in a new HardOCP series!
Maybe if we get a stockpile of these to ship out and someone wants that duty, I'd donate towards that. I know it's hard to spark interest in projects where some people see no immediate return or benefit. I think something [H] branded makes someone feel more a part of the team. My guess is we'd only need to get L, XL, and XXL for the most part? Just throwing out some ideas. I don't remember hardware prizes ever catching on, because there's no one consistent item that everyone is looking for. Maybe a [H]ard OCP mouse pad if we wanted something computer related that was "one size fits all"? I do know a lot of people slow down or stop in the summer, but this might keep the interest up in the off-months and keep the forums more active. I would pledge $200.00 to anything that gets approved as long as everyone that contributes was able to be eligible in some way. Nomination method I think is still applicable, but if it were more visible to everyone that visits the site I think it would boost popularity.
Pocatello:
You have some great ideas that are worthy of more attention.
I love the shirt! I have two FA[H] t-shirts from years ago. Both are tye dyed hippy shirts.
Do you want to start a thread with some of your ideas?