[H-GEN] Big ticket spending [was: The lca movie.]

[matheist76 at westnet.com.au]

So what did you think to my movie idea Greg?

Matt

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From: "Greg Black" <gjb at yaxom.com>
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Subject: [H-GEN] Big ticket spending [was: The lca movie.]

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On 2009-06-19, matheist76 at westnet.com.au wrote:
> Although I didn't see it this year there is some talk that the winning
> bid team creates a movie which they then present at the end of
> lca. I've come up with a rough concept which I think would not only
> work for the presentation but could also be used in a series of
> adverts on youtube for lca.

I have seen various discussions recently which seem to suggest that
there is a plan, or maybe a possible plan, to purchase a video camera
(and possibly other supporting equipment) by Humbug and this message
reminded me of that.

Given that Humbug is a non-profit organisation with a very limited
budget (based most years on membership fees of only $20/year), it seems
to me that any proposal to even consider a big dollar purchase of this
type should have wide discussion and should not be considered unless
there is widespread support amongst the membership.  To date, I have
seen no attempt to gauge support or to include the membership in the
process of deliberation.

While it is true that people can have fun with video cameras, it is not
at all clear to me that any of the goals of Humbug would be advanced by
such a purchase.  I feel that this project should be stopped in its
tracks until the reasons and benefits and costs have been presented to
the whole club for discussion and endorsement (or not).

As far as I can see, the only way in which such a purchase could be
contemplated would be if it was sponsored by some commercial body who
saw some benefit in doing that.

Anyway, I would really like to see some discussion by club members
before this horse gets out of the barn.

Cheers,

Greg
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