...a key decision that needs to be made is whether the name F12 is going to denote any design that fits the current simple box rule or a specific design that emerges from the current mix of ideas... you don't favor the first option at all, (but) I think it would be wrong to assume that it has no value... I see difficulty in getting a really substantial class off the ground on an international scale under this model. But I'm not sure if everyone sees that as the goal...
Here is a list of items that I hope we all agree upon.
1-The primary goal is to create a new cat class for kids.
2-The "ideal" cat configuration for this purpose is NOT a goal. One could discuss the "best features" forever. We agree to accept this natural limitation and to settle for a compromise in a democratic way.
3-Organized teamwork is a goal. The group is a resource to coordinate our efforts towards the primary goal and shall be replaced by the Class Organization in due time.
4-All participants are willing to work orderly towards the primary goal. Complementary skills are necessary, frienship is optional.
5-Politeness is a requirement. People have different capacities, opinions, skills and opinions that must be respected. We NEED our differences (complementary skills).
6-Wouter leads the project because he succeeded in a similar one and there's no candidate to replace him.
7-The timing is apropriate for the introduction of the class.
8-A lot of work has already been done and should not be wasted.
9-Life exists outside the group. Anyone can work in other projects as well.
0-Common sense shall be used in all times. (the "zero" is not a typo)
Please note that the draft proposal of our program was never questioned. It is basically:
-Preliminary (design / rules)
-Introduction (class organization / boat construction)
-Development (marketing / races)
In other words: despite the disagreements on some technical issues, we agree on EVERYTHING ELSE.
Maybe we should expand and detail the list of agreed items in order to continue from there?
