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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? |
roadster fan |
Mar 8 2008, 09:39 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll elaborate from my point of view on Monday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I think some replies to posts are harsh but most threads have a balance of feedback. Many times, individuals post negative comments without showing any respect to the original poster (i.e. not my cup of tea but, not my thing but, not my favorite style but, etc.) IMHO, you can't stifle REAL creativity. Those people who have a passion will create what they like regardless of the critics. There are three types of people in this world: those that watch what happens, those that make things happen, and those that WONDER what happened. I think the critics fall in the first and last category. If you are in the arena participating I think you are much less apt to criticize another participant. It is easy to sit on the sideline and spew criticism when you will never enter the game. That being said, many here have extensive experience with these cars and I believe benefit the community when they provide feedback and advice. In summary, if you can post with deference to the original poster I think the community would prosper. Just my .02 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Oh yeah, and I am now gonna have a beer if you didn't notice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Jim |
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