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Are We Stifling Creativity? |
McMark |
Mar 8 2008, 01:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
This forum is a great place to share ideas and get some feedback. Over the years we have built up a broad base of 'common knowledge'. The problem with common knowledge is that it can stifle creativity. For example, we just had a thread about large bore four cylinder motors, and it immediately received the standard response (myself included). It was also suggested that the place to talk about new and experimental ideas for these motors is another site.
I'm just worried that people are afraid to post about their new ideas, for fear of being told why it won't work, why they should have done something else, etc. In fact I know of one person who sent out a really cool email about some 914 work he did, but didn't post it here for exactly the reason above. What's the 914World like from your perspective? |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 8 2008, 08:43 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
"stiffling creativity"
I have my doubts that anyone can stop a fervent mind. And, I have doubts that we are affecting creativity. Yeppir, some (like me) are died-in-the-wool preservationists. We aso recognize the very cool & creatve things that people have come up with to do with 914's! Look, these are not classic Ferraris. 914's were throw-away cars from the start because they were cheap. But, the numbers are getting smaller. And that means that speculators are invading. So, some of us try to foment the "originality' thing, because prices are rising. Guess what? The "engineers" that are creating one-offs are doing us a favor. Each 914 that is re-configured is one lost from the list, making the originals/restoreds more valuable. Now, don't take this negatively - and I mean this. You creative guys/engineers produce wonderful extracts of the 914 (most of the time). I totally respect the engineering & costs associated with rendering these beasts. I totally appreciate the things that most of you have done. May not be my bent, but appreciate them nonetheless. If people like me are stiffling - I apologize. Do what you want to do! Pat |
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