[Equest-users] eQUEST Help Desk Funding

[Travis Rhodes]

I'm not a contributor, just a reader/learner of this forum as it
pertains to eQuest, so take what I have to say for what its worth. I'm
all for people making money doing whatever makes them happy. I'm also
very appreciative to those that regularly contribute to the questions
and problems posed in this forum. I read through nearly every question
and the corresponding responses. eQuest is a free program and this forum
was set up to support it and reflect its "open sourceness" as a way for
like minded individuals to help each other. 

 

However, I don't feel comfortable with using this forum as the promotion
of a business or doing market research for a prospective business. If
you feel that you are spending to much time and losing revenue because
of it then maybe you need to scale back your contribution. The impact of
you answering less questions would be felt by all because you are a
highly valued subject matter expert. This is the great thing about the
forum though. People can come and go as they please without any
expectations placed upon them.

 

I hope for your success in whatever you plan on doing.

 

 

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Carol
Gardner
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:05 PM
To: Nick Caton
Cc: eQUEST Users List
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] eQUEST Help Desk Funding

 

I am all ears. That being said this needs to be seen by all.
With respect,
Carol

On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Nick Caton <ncaton at smithboucher.com>
wrote:

Carol,

 

First, let me say your advice is certainly a very valuable part of these
mailing lists.  If we were to make an abbreviated list of individuals
whose contributions are deserving of monetary compensation, I do not
doubt your name would find its way onto that list.  Establishing such a
compensated position, at least in the public eye, seems a slippery slope
to me however...

 

Between you and me:  I'm somewhat concerned about where that would place
junior members like myself, who desire to volunteer our time/experience
as we can as it helps us grow and learn new things...   In an
environment where senior modelers would be obligated to respond to every
posted inquiry, that might create a distinction where the
suggestions/discussions initiated by people like me would be less
welcome, possibly even discouraged?  For a hypothetical, if someone
posted a situation/conundrum for which I might have a unique
idea/solution, I might be less inclined to share if I knew "oh... Carol
will get to that - it's her job after all."  

 

A bit rambly, but I suppose I'm generally concerned that starting an
"official" position of support would inherently create a dichotomy of
"unofficial" contributors, whose active participation/learning might be
discouraged.

 

All things told, I recognize it's not really my business - just thought
you might like to hear some thoughts =).

 

Respectfully,

 

~Nick

 

 

 

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<http://www.smithboucher.com>  

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Carol Gardner
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:45 PM
To: eQUEST Users List
Cc: Benville, Jim; ed.wall at ee.doe.gov
Subject: [Equest-users] eQUEST Help Desk Funding

 

All,

For the right amount of money, a dedicated land line, and a dedicated
computer, I will function as your dedicated Help Desk. Let me know who
is interested in funding me to be this resource. Let me know how much
you think this resource is worth. As you all know by now unless you've
been sleeping, I am a self-employed professional that takes time to
answer your questions but must quit giving my time away for free. 

-- 
Carol Gardner PE




-- 
Carol Gardner PE

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