SYSOPT CASE BADGE POLL--VOTE!

[SoopaStar]

http://apps3.vantagenet.com/zsv/survey.asp?special=generic&sameserver=1&id=1519155148
I had posted it in a frames version, but it appears they don't like that and people couldn't scroll down. Please vote, and vote once. If you have any questions or comments, or would like your design posted, let me know. Also, if you haev idea for a product that can use the image, let me know!

Paul C

[This message has been edited by SoopaStar (edited 05-19-2000).]

[This message has been edited by SoopaStar (edited 05-19-2000).]

[Ed_S]

Can't say I'd want one myself, but a poster would probably be popular!!

[daveleau]

I second the posted idea.
Dave

[Warthog]

This should be a preliminary vote. Give everyone a chance to come up with their best so we have some to choose from. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Glad we're getting this thing rolling. Power to the people! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

Can just picture myself in a genuine Sysopt t-shirt walking through the mall....

heh heh....what a geek http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[cyclone2]

I wont vote for obvious reasons but I do need a couple of case badges. If you get a big enough demand why not set it up to make a profit and donate profit to a charity. It might spur people to buy a couple extra goodies and also do good.
Anyone else up to designing? It only took me couple hrs playing around/ Gradius's idea by the way

[SysOpt]

The poll is a good idea, SoopaStar.

[SoopaStar]

I am glad this is taking off. I really only did this poll to show people that I am serious about getting this going. Thre are only two or three websites I visit on a daily basis (one is a talker I moderate with some other people, the other is my gateway.dsm.org page I am a member of), so I take sites that I visit seriously.
I have had alot of fun and learned alot, and shared alot from and with the members of this forum. So why not let other people know about it?
I know I build computers in my spare time for friends and family and I hate leaving that little 1" square area open...then it makes me look at that computer thinking "How generic". Well, why not give them some kinda 'brand' AND at the same time, you can tell these people you build them for, "if you ever need help, go to this webpage, there are many intelligent and nice-hearted people here to help you for free! because they enjoy it!"
As for the charity, that is fine. I wasn't planning on making any profit on this. Shipping was going to be actual shipping costs, and what you pay for the items would be what I paid for them. I persoanlly think it would be nice for the final artist to get some kind of spotlight. Would look good for their resume.
If there was a good amount of response for both images, (or, if we had more entered in, which would be nice--maybe some people just for t-shirts, other people just for badges) that would be cool. One tip for artists--shrink your image down to 1" square--will it work for a badge?
Let's work together to get a definite response on this. I have looked at many pages and the minimum order for most badges is 100. (may be bale to get away with less, if we explain we are non-profit).
When a final choice on images is decided, then we can get final bids from companys--depending on the number of inks (colors) they have to use and the number of orders placed.

Paul C.

[LJE2]

I'm not one for case stickers, I like Gradius's, the only problem with it is in a year 900 MHz won't be much, so on that note I'd have to vote for the one cyclone2.

[Biff]

I voted, excellent idea about a group conscience!

[SoopaStar]

don't forget to vote!

Paul

[Warthog]

Is it possible to only get to the results page? I already voted and just wanted to see how many others had. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[medo]

Hello,


Is it open for all or only for the USA ……… ?


Medo

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[SoopaStar]

It is open for everyone, since shipping will be paid by the person buying it. Although, due to customs and other things, it cannot be 100$ guarenteed. Does UPS's tracking for for overseas shipments? Maybe we can do it that way.
If you don't select any of the items, and just click on the Submit button, it will bring you to the results page.

Paul

[Warthog]

Thanks Soopa http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Only 114 out of 8600 members?!!!??? C'mon guys! Only takes a few seconds! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[skywalker[TSG]]

this is great

when will the stuff come out for sale


hmm is this cleared with scott ??

[oxOGradiusOxo]

I'm posting this again for Cyclone2.
Here is his updated design:

http://www.virtualtrends.com/gradius/hampster2.gif

[Brydon]

Shouldn't it be a hamster on there http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif.
Maybe it is..or is it a hare?.

[This message has been edited by Brydon (edited 05-21-2000).]

[SoopaStar]

In case anyone missed the first link that brought this on:
[urlhttp://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/006245.html[url]

Paul

[RCN_Moose]

Is it just me, or does that Hamster have 3 legs? http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

Moose http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[medo]

Hello,

No problem with UPS.


Medo

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[Underclocked]

But I am ............

[wyvrn]

One of those "legs" is the tail.

[Brydon]

I am sure it is three legs and three arms...and I thought at first it was a hare but I think it is a hamster after all http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.

[wintz]

nice idea hope it takes off in a big way http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

[bhess]

I think the "extra" arms and legs mean that he is either running real fast (in cartoon language) Or it is geneticaly altered with extra limbs.

[Brydon]

It ic cos he is overclocked http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif.

[Carl Uman]

GO short sleeved t-shirt http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

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[skywalker[TSG]]

how about us poor member that dont live in the states ??

will we be able to order ??

[SoopaStar]

See the above messages. If you can pay by Paypal.com or some other means of getting US funds to me, or whomever does the final stuff, then Yes you can. You will be paying for the shipping also. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif I say this only if a shipping means that has tracking to international areas is available. That way we can make sure that we can get it to you.

Paul C

[AuraEdge]

I think the hampster needs a heatsink...

[socalgal]

I like the poll. Votes are in! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[chipbgt]

gooo hampster/gerbil/3-legged rodent thingie!

[SoopaStar]

Actually, that is only 64/8600 or whatever members. I am going by the total count on the logo (Since you can vote for multiple items on the product(s))

Paul

[SoopaStar]

Thats not a tail. hampsters don't have tails. they have a little nubby looking thing. Gerbils have tails. that is his leg to show he is running really fast in a 'hamster wheel' i think.

Paul

[SoopaStar]

Brining back up to the top http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Paul

[Warthog]

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Warthog

[rtyp3]

IGNORE

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[Warthog]

If you are accusing me of trying to "up my post count" or some bs like that, you are very wrong. Notice that I gave my opinion in the discussion you kindly linked above. Don't go around accusing people of doing this when they haven't.

I was simply moving the thread to the top. Is voting for this not important???? The only way that this will take off is if Earthweb sees some poll results.

Did you vote?

Warthog

[Joel Kleppinger]

rtyp3, certainly Warthog is totally in the clear here. I suspect your time would be better spent trying to do good yourself than in pointing out other's errors... I think we do a fair enough job of that ourselves. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Keep up the good work all, and of course, VOTE. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

BTW, do we have any other submissions or brainstorms? Anything else gonna come out of that image factory you have there, Gradius?

[bhess]

I really like the hamster idea, but would like to see it refined a little before we vote.
It is kinda an inside joke and would be fun to have to tell the story behind it when someone asks "what is that a 3 legged rat?" http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[SoopaStar]

Moving on up

Paul

[pickel]

Again, I think I missed something here. I thought we has already voted on this in another post???? But then I've been working so much ,I missed alot anyhow. Vote , I vote for it all T-shirts, hats, case badges and tailgates emblems. Count me in for it all http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

the pickel

[F=ma]

Wow, never thought I'd see a riceboy computer.

[SoopaStar]

Did you goto the actual page listed in the first message to vote pickel? This is a marketing idea to see what kind of demand we are looking at. Earthweb needs to know this I suppose, to see if its worthwhile.

Paul C

[daveleau]

Wow, rtyp3 that was pretty harsh...

I like the hampster since the other shirt/ case badge would be dated soon (1GHz is fast NOW but won't be for long...

Dave

[jadison]

Took me long enough! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

You have my VOTE!!

I have a friend in graphics design and he;s working on an idea for SYSOPT...I'll show it to you, as soon as it's done!

-=jd=-

[SoopaStar]

well, this has been going on for a while and I am starting to loose heart. Was hoping this would at least get an email from the PR department or something. I may just have to look into prices, have people submit the final graphics and take this one myself if earthweb doesn't want to pursue it. I do agree with the gighz mention from above. maybe have ????ghz or soemthing..or a poof of fire? http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif or the words Meltdown or a nuclear symbol (since meltdown is too hard to read)

Paul

[Warthog]

Yep, I agree. Nothing has been happening with this at all. There should be a design that can't be dated, although I voted for the giga pic (thought it looked cooler http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif).

C'mon guys, feedback is needed. Still interested?

Warthog

[RCN_Moose]

Hey, I still want some!

Maybe if we all send in an e-mail expressing our ernest desire to advertise for Sysopt?

Moose http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Warthog]

Excellent idea Moose http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif. I've done it. Here is the link to the Permission Section for you other members to do also: http://www.earthweb.com/about_us/permissions_request.html

Fight for the Cause!
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Warthog

[SysOpt]

I wanted to take a moment to update everyone on this issue. We (all of EarthWeb) have been working very hard on creating a new XML based content management system for the company.

That means that we'll be able to publish content much easier, through forms based web interfaces, rather than via the raw HTML/notepad/ftp type method. That means that ALL of EarthWeb's content (thousands upon thousands of pages) must be converted from HTML to XML, a very tedious and time consuming process.

Besides easier content publishing, part of the reasoning behind this redesign is a more "integrated" EarthWeb. SysOpt will be a part of EarthWeb.com's hardware and systems category. But ALL of the changes will be put in front of focus groups and SysOpt users to get feedback to tweak the site and the whole redesign phase.

Once the feedback and tweaking process is complete, the company will know how much SysOpt branding will remain a part of the site. That's when we'll be able to solve this case badge / t-shirt / etc. issue.

But regardless, I think we should be able to create the SysOpt "fan products" if for no other reason than to celebrate the very successful history, and future, of this site, its users, its owner and contributors, and its in-house and vast user contributed content. I'm going to push this forward and try to make it happen.

Scott

[Warthog]

Thank you very much, Scott. I'm glad you're with us.
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Warthog

[SoopaStar]

Thanks for that info scott.

Paul

[chipbgt]

put me down for a three legged hampster http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Mntsnow]

Back to the Top http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Warthog]

Thanks for finding it Mntsnow. I successfully emailed them.
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Warthog

[rtyp3]

Yeah sorry about that guys (esp. Warthog), I was really pissed off that afternoon and was barkin at everyone. Didn't mean nothin by it
I am now a new man

[This message has been edited by rtyp3 (edited 06-21-2000).]

[Warthog]

hehe...no problem. I completely forgot about it anyway. Didn't even remember it was you http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.

No big deal.
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Warthog

[wintz]

Yeah, I still want some!


andy

[RCN_Moose]

Come on people.
VOTE VOTE VOTE
I want my case badge! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Moose

[Warthog]

At this point, we can't do too much about the situation. I've exchanged a few emails with the licensing dept. I've shown them the link to this thread and to the poll. I've yet to here a response.

Warthog

[SoopaStar]

I can tell people are still interested, because I am getting 'hit counts' for those images on my vetsoftware.com website. (I can see the stats for each file on the webserver). So, I guess one day it will be a possability, but I am loosing faith. Maybe I will take the designs to a print shop or submit them to some badge companies to see what they give me an esitmate for 100 badges. After that I will consider other products.
Paul