10-04-2005, 07:21 PM
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#121 | | Code Ninja
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Originally Posted by peet As for a client/server scheme for Fencing Time, Dan would be the authority on that, and I believe I've heard him make occasional noises about such, but I imagine such a thing would come after a number of other more pressing developments. | As Peet said, I do have plans for an eventual client/server of Fencing Time. Right now I'm in the process of finishing up Fencing Time v2.0 for release next month. I've been mainly focused on features that clubs/divisions/sections have been requesting for a while now (such as seeding with national points, repechage, etc.)
A client/server setup will eventually happen, especially as more and more large tournament organizers switch over to Fencing Time and request it.
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10-04-2005, 07:52 PM
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#122 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid-West USA
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Originally Posted by epeeisky The Hilton where it is held is in pretty good shape, it is close to the convention center where all the evacuees were stranded. So besides a little clean up and exterior work to be done the Hilton is fine. Whether or not the clubs in the area will be able to host the tournament is the question. | The facility may be ready, but I have to be honest with you: I am simply not motivated to go back to NO any time soon. I have been there a couple of times too, but I just don't see it in the future.
I was initially moved to donate to help huricane relief efforts. Then, all the shenanigans started: looting, police (mis)behavior, etc, etc. The mayor does not exactly fill me with confidence either. When it is all said and done, I am not sure I feel safe there, nor is it a place I want to spend my (somewhat limited) travel dollars for fencing trips.
Others may feel the same way; others may not want to say anything for fear of offending. I don't want to offend either, but if you are going to have fencing meets there I hope some large Public Relations campaign is initiated by the city. While a natural disaster and tradgedy were visted on NO, I think the actions of some of the citizens, the police and the mayor will cause a longer term harm that transcends the hopes for a brighter future.
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10-04-2005, 10:07 PM
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#123 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Louisiana
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Originally Posted by Feltan The facility may be ready, but I have to be honest with you: I am simply not motivated to go back to NO any time soon. I have been there a couple of times too, but I just don't see it in the future.
I was initially moved to donate to help huricane relief efforts. Then, all the shenanigans started: looting, police (mis)behavior, etc, etc. The mayor does not exactly fill me with confidence either. When it is all said and done, I am not sure I feel safe there, nor is it a place I want to spend my (somewhat limited) travel dollars for fencing trips.
Others may feel the same way; others may not want to say anything for fear of offending. I don't want to offend either, but if you are going to have fencing meets there I hope some large Public Relations campaign is initiated by the city. While a natural disaster and tradgedy were visted on NO, I think the actions of some of the citizens, the police and the mayor will cause a longer term harm that transcends the hopes for a brighter future.
Regards,
Feltan | So you will punish over one million people for the actions of a couple hundred looter, 12 police officers, and 1 mayor who did his best? Makes so much sense to me
Luckily most people use sense when deciding things like this and most conventions have already pledged to come back when the city is back. Major conventions that were scheduled for Feb are still on. Most people relize that city needs money and want to help.
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10-05-2005, 01:05 AM
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#124 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by epeeisky So you will punish over one million people for the actions of a couple hundred looter, 12 police officers, and 1 mayor who did his best? Makes so much sense to me
Luckily most people use sense when deciding things like this and most conventions have already pledged to come back when the city is back. Major conventions that were scheduled for Feb are still on. Most people relize that city needs money and want to help. | Good for them. I hope I am in the minority.
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10-05-2005, 06:28 PM
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#125 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Feltan Good for them. I hope I am in the minority.
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Feltan | I hope you are too.
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