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Doubled Blades | 18 comments (18 topical)
Re: Jibs (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by IntegEner on Wed Nov 02, 2005 at 08:19:12 AM MST

Don't worry, Mr. Ron, just go ahead and call me "Knucks" just like everyone else does and this will solve many of these problems arising out of communications. Throwing quotes from P.T. Barnum and A. Einstein at everyone demonstrate nothing but an elite attitude. Fix your computers to work better, if you don't mind. AVC, www.integener.com

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Re: Jibs (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by wdyasq on Wed Nov 02, 2005 at 09:21:01 AM MST

Well, as you seem to have created new laws of physics and aerodynamics I shall start using your quotes when they become nationally known.

I doubt I have a computer problem.  And I do mind.

I honestly believe some will waste a huge amount of time and money chasing things through ignorance as I have personally done in the past taking 'expurt' advice. It is difficult enough to produce windturbines from known parts and demontrated technology.  I doubt many want to dive into questionable areas with unknown and unpublished data.

It is expensive setting up a place to live off-grid.  Monies wasted in that endevor can seldom be recovered.

And, maybe I am an elite.  I have probably built more boats, windturbines and airplanes than you have.  I have probably traveled more miles by sailboat than most on this board and sailed on more types of boats with more styles of rigs on water, land and ice.

Well - enough of this rant.

Ron
 
Adventure is just bad planning." -- Roald Amundsen
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Re: Jibs (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by IntegEner on Wed Nov 02, 2005 at 02:46:37 PM MST

Light touch, yes, but there is a serious side. A 33 page grant proposal went in to a state energy commission academic contractor a month ago and it will take time to take it over the hurdles but it may be worth the time for others to check back to see the progress of it on the website. This is mentioned near the bottom of the text on the "Home Links and Projects" page linked to in the Directory on the upper left of the Home page. I will do my best to make the Home page more readable with better colors and easier navigation as this may be handicapping my efforts more than I have realized. Some updates were made just this morning and more are on the way. Thanks for everyone's comments. AVC, www.integener.com

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Re: Jibs (3.00 / 0) (#10)
by maker of toys on Wed Nov 02, 2005 at 11:45:08 AM MST

I, too, would like to read your website.

however, the 'angry fruit salad' interface and background led me to give up before I even finished the first page.  IMHO, it detracts from your message by making it look amateurish, confusing and more concerned with style than content.

Please consider using a less busy background so you don't turn off your readers before they get a chance to understand what your 'tutorial with a light touch' has to say.

-Dan


It's not a case of 'Save the planet,' it's a case of 'Save the humans.'
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Re: Jibs (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by TomW on Wed Nov 02, 2005 at 12:11:54 PM MST

Sir;

Well, I have to jump on the bandwagon here, too.

Your message may be platinum and gold but the webpage layout and format make it much too hard for my aging eyes at least to read easily.

If your actual intent is to disseminate quality information then I would suggest black letters on a paper white background.

Just an opinion that seems to be shared by others.

This is attempt at constructive criticism, please accept it as such whether you take the advice or not.

Cheers.

TomW

Without fools, you could not look intelligent. There is no knowledge without questions.


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Doubled Blades | 18 comments (18 topical)

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