On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Brian Swale <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Just to take up on a couple of points made by Moose -
>
> I think that a significant attraction of TOPE was the enforced discipline
> ( not
> strictly enforced, but if one were to enter into the spirit of the thing,
> it was
> something that was self-imposed) of sticking to the given topic.
>
> This was a challenge, as one had to take the time and make the effort to
> meet the topic rule. Not always easy; not at all. The end result though was
> worth it as one could see how each member was able to provide and
> interpretation of the topic. Personally, I like challenges.
>
> I believe there's some confusion here. The member galleries are not meant
to replace TOPE - they're simply an option if you choose to use them.
Since we're just building the infrastructure, and haven't set a theme (or
even a date) yet for the first TOPE of the new era, this is just playing
around. I believe the plan is to offer a TOPE-specific gallery as well as
the open member galleries.
--
Paul Braun
Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Harlan Howard
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