2015 UCA After Action Review

[UCA]

Now that the 2015 UCAs are done let us take time and discuss/recommend changes to the UCA process for 2016. The UCA board is up for peer review.  Please post what you think went right, what you think went wrong, and what you would like to see changed for next year.  There are no rules here. The UCAs don't belong to any individual, they belong to the community.  It's up to next year's board to fix/maintain it as they see fit. 

So in order to choose a new board post your nominations as to who should be on the UCA board. You can't nominate yourself and if nominated and you agree you have to publicly accept, (silence is not consent).  If you're nominated and you accept then you're on the board. The fate of the 2016 UCAs are in your hands.  Prior board members can continue to serve if someone recommends them and they accept.  No limit on board members.   

Once we have a consensus as to who would like to participate, the UCA account will send all the new board members a PM of the UCA user account credentials. From that moment on its in their hands.

As for current members of the board, ChanceKJ will be stepping down however PBJ has expressed interest in staying. With the exception of the handoff to new members, ChanceKJ and PBJ are released from commitment as of this posting.

[ChanceKJ]

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[yotsuya]

I suggest a minimum of at least 3-5 board members.

[ChanceKJ]

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[johnrt]

It's fun, don't take it serious, and ignore the drama.

+1 !!!

Although somebody takes this yearly event way to serious!

[harveybirdman]

Move this to forum discussion.

[yotsuya]

Personally speaking, 2 did just fine. In my opinion 2 would have to be the minimum. For obvious reasons to avoid any bias and have accountability.

For anyone thinking of signing up: to put it into perspective the entire 2015 UCA took up about a grand total of 3 hours of work (actually probability less...) spread over the course of 2 months. It's not hard at all. There are plenty of previous years worth of threads you can use to fall back on if you just look at how it was handled in the past.

It's fun, don't take it serious, and ignore the drama.

That's all I got,  good luck guys, have fun. I'm out.

With all due respect, the problem with only two members is that if one member had a stronger opinion or personality than the other, in effect one person could be running the show. The more eyes you have looking at things like eligibility and bringing up points and issues. It's already been pointed out that a set of standards and guidelines was presented at the onset of this year's awards, only to be disregarded in the final setup of the categories. I mean, you just don't do that. Perhaps more eyes and voices in the process would have been beneficial in preventing this from happening. I know when there were five of us on the board, we threw things out there, voted on it, agreed and disagreed. But it was beneficial because no one person or clique was running the show.

I know your philosophy is "hey, it's all fun, no worries!", but the point behind the UCAs is to recognize outstanding craftsmanship in this hobby. I kinda think that should be taken seriously, but that's probably just me.

Oh well. Thank you and Jim for serving this year.

[harveybirdman]

Chance I like you, but the blasie faire attitude is part of the problem with this year's UCA's.

I don't want my other opinions that I'd like to share to take away from this year's winners, therefore I'll reserve further comment til later.

Also I'm in a ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow--- training class all day.

[reptileink]

I think that it should be made up of the more seasoned vets here at BYOAC. Ones that know the hobby in and out, and know what goes into making an arcade worthy of voting.

[pbj]

Categories are an issue every year.  I was asked to review the guidelines, read them twice, and the mistake about having votes in categories without enough projects rests on my shoulders.  Oh well, there's always 2017.

[Le Chuck]

Categories are an issue every year.  I was asked to review the guidelines, read them twice, and the mistake about having votes in categories without enough projects rests on my shoulders.  Oh well, there's always 2017.

Thanks for being upfront about that.  While I wasn't emotionally distraught over it I did notice (obvi).  I didn't, "Of for ---fudgesicle---'s sake" it but I did, "Huh, that's interesting" it - if that makes sense.  I didn't handle it as gracefully as I could have in thread - I, improperly it appears, took it as blatant disregard for the process, rather than oversight.  So "my bads" all the way around.

I also am not married to the three item minimum if the group wants to go differently.  I prefer it, I think it makes sense and has worked well in years past, but know that they way we used to do things is not enough of a justification for the way we do things now.  I do think that whatever rules you post should be followed, which is where most of my misplaced ire came from. 

Long winded way to say, "fair enough, ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- happens, and I'm sorry too." 

[Le Chuck]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

[opt2not]

I don't think it's right that the UCA winners get automatically entered into the hall of fame. That's like saying a sports team winning this season's championship should be considered the "greatest of all time" in comparison to the history of that sport.

I think that it should be made up of the more seasoned vets here at BYOAC. Ones that know the hobby in and out, and know what goes into making an arcade worthy of voting.

+1 to this. It should be comprised of people who A. have the knowledge of the construction side, aesthetic, and ergonomics of cabinet building, and B. be people of good character and integrity. Spouting-off on social media badmouthing fellow established members does not show good character and integrity. And just because a person has a youtube channel, doesn't qualify them as experts.

[opt2not]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

+1

[johnrt]

B. be people of good character and integrity.

This rules out many of you vets (I'm not saying you).

[yotsuya]

B. be people of good character and integrity.

This rules out many of you vets (I'm not saying you).

No he-man woman haters, either...

[yotsuya]

B. be people of good character and integrity.

This rules out many of you vets (I'm not saying you).

You know, the more I think about this post, the more it pisses me off. People of questionable character and integrity are liars, thieves, and cheats. When you use the word "many", you're painting with a very broad brush. There are guys here who have been here a long time who have given stuff away for free, donated their time and efforts to help others, and offered advice and feedback to generally improve the quality of builds here. For you to say "many of you vets" lack good character and integrity is extremely insulting.

[leapinlew]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

I know for a fact Cheffo is a man of loose morals.

[yotsuya]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

I know for a fact Cheffo is a man of loose morals.

A man's sex life has nothing to do with this. Is he a liar cheat or thief?

[Le Chuck]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

I know for a fact Cheffo is a man of loose morals.

A man's sex life has nothing to do with this. Is he a liar cheat or thief?

He only ever lies about being a thief and he doesn't do that anymore. 

[yotsuya]

I nominate Cheffo and LeapinLew!

I know for a fact Cheffo is a man of loose morals.

A man's sex life has nothing to do with this. Is he a liar cheat or thief?

He only ever lies about being a thief and he doesn't do that anymore.

Only when he needs the money, I heard.

By the way, did you get a new phone number? I have sent you a few texts and you're either ignoring me, or I've been sexting with a complete stranger.

[johnrt]

You know, the more I think about this post, the more it pisses me off. People of questionable character and integrity are liars, thieves, and cheats. When you use the word "many", you're painting with a very broad brush. There are guys here who have been here a long time who have given stuff away for free, donated their time and efforts to help others, and offered advice and feedback to generally improve the quality of builds here. For you to say "many of you vets" lack good character and integrity is extremely insulting.

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans. And don't even get me started on insulting. If there's ONE THING you old sourpusses can be, it's insulting. You are such drama queens and are about to destroy this community. Just my humble opinion.

[yotsuya]

You know, the more I think about this post, the more it pisses me off. People of questionable character and integrity are liars, thieves, and cheats. When you use the word "many", you're painting with a very broad brush. There are guys here who have been here a long time who have given stuff away for free, donated their time and efforts to help others, and offered advice and feedback to generally improve the quality of builds here. For you to say "many of you vets" lack good character and integrity is extremely insulting.

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans. And don't even get me started on insulting. If there's ONE THING you old sourpuss' can be, it's insulting. You are such drama queens and are about to destroy this community. Just my humble opinion.

You clearly don't know what humble means.

 This community survived well before you and I came along, and it'll go on afterwards. But it's not going to get better without honest feedback. You want to hand out gold stars and give everybody a pat on the back when it's not deserved, be my guest. That's the quickest way to get on the path of mediocrity.

[harveybirdman]

This is about the UCA'S not Yotsuya is a drama queen.

And I think you get away with a lot of dick moves yourself because you're a superb builder johnrt. In other words don't throw rocks when you live in glass houses.

[yotsuya]

This is about the UCA'S not Yotsuya is a drama queen.

And I think you get away with a lot of dick moves yourself because you're a superb builder johnrt. In other words don't throw rocks when you live in glass houses.

Moi? Drama queen? Do tell.

[harveybirdman]

You do embellish from time to time, but I can't think of anyone who's done more as an ambassador for this site in my time here.

But back on topic, how did the total votes in this year's UCA'S compare to years past and what categories got the most votes?

[yotsuya]

You do embellish from time to time, but I can't think of anyone who's done more as an ambassador for this site in my time here.

I'm going to Photoshop a silhouette of a set of balls on you on any picture we take at ZapCon.

[leapinlew]

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans.

THAT'S IT! I'M GOING FISHIN!

[Le Chuck]

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans.

THAT'S IT! I'M GOING FISHIN!

For compliments that is...you old queen you.

[Malenko]

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans.

Drama comes from the new and the old. I do think its a bit of a disservice to say its only the vets (am I a vet?) Personal non humble opinion, the biggest drama queen on here hasnt even been a member for 3 years yet.


And for the record, I dont feel Im a drama queen, Im just an ---uvula---.

[pbj]

I, too, am uncomfortable with questioning someone's character just because they have personality attributes I dislike. 

[opt2not]

In my opinion a person with good character is not a drama queen like many of you veterans. And don't even get me started on insulting. If there's ONE THING you old sourpusses can be, it's insulting. You are such drama queens and are about to destroy this community. Just my humble opinion.

Hold on, so you're saying someone who feels passionate about a certain aspect of their interests, interests that they spend hours and hours being involved with and is willing to vocalize that passion is not of good character?  That doesn't make any sense at all.

I used to be one of those guys that helped out a lot, both in art and construction design suggestions. But after a while I've found that a lot of new members here don't really want to have people give them suggestions or feedback other than a pat and the head. They are stuck in their ways in thinking their choices are the word of god or something.

So...what's the point in trying to help?  Many of you new members are here for the narcissism. Not for the sharing of ideas, not for the progression of the hobby, but for the "where's my cookie?" factor.

This came to a point where I didn't like where the "community" was going, so I --opted to not-- be as involved as I once was. Now I mostly lurk, judge from afar, and chat with people off-site that are the good guys of BYOAC. Help them out with artwork, or design feedback, etc... and I don't feel bad after doing it as I did here in recent years.

[yotsuya]

I, too, am uncomfortable with questioning someone's character just because they have personality attributes I dislike.

Well said, James. I know people in REAL LIFE who are stand up people with personality flaws. Doesn't mean I question their integrity or think they're taking us on to the road to ruin.

[leapinlew]

So it's settled. Next year we'll have more dramatic veterans and more newbies with integrity.


Worst After Action Review Ever.....

[yotsuya]

So it's settled. Next year we'll have more dramatic veterans and more newbies with integrity.


Worst After Action Review Ever.....

I would like to second Leapinlew's nomination to the UCA board, veteran status and outspokenness notwithstanding. I'd also like to subscribe to his newsletter.

[pbj]

I still have parts he gave me 11 years ago.  I third it.   

[harveybirdman]

I'm sorry  a 25 % drop in participation makes it seem to me like there is more to discuss.

[opt2not]

Wait, my +1 on leapinlew depends on whether he's still using the spinner hack on Timepilot...   

[fablog]

I nominate Le Chuck.

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[yotsuya]

I nominate Le Chuck.

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I second this.