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StephenLawson · 29 August 2002, 03:08 PM

It is gratifying to have such a well rounded class. *The first three responses are demonstrative of the entire gamit of plausible answers. *
Michael- very intellectual. * 8)
PeterLH- insightfully revealing. *

TrooperD- Painfully aware. * :'(

Pop Quiz answer: The desire to feel successful is a personal need. The desire to be recognized as an experienced modeler (contemporary to your peers) is a social need. This is the basis for Recognition and success.

Now on to the Joys of... (you in the back stop it!) Taking Risks.

Modelers seem to enjoy taking risks, sometimes without being consciously aware of this as a motive. *Gambling on a complicated conversion or multimedia build at the risk of either self or club approval *- or - loosing self esteem, having the modeling community gather like vultures picking clean the carcass of your well planned intentions.

While modelers may say they go to a Hobby Shop for exicitment and atmosphere, the major attraction of this type of activity is the risk involved. *To reach the summit of Everest in the Modeling game is to do something other modelers haven't even tried or thought of. *To simplify a complicated build or modification. *

The other side of the coin is to get it by the financial dept of your household without the scathing glare and usual trip to the dog house.

Fortunately many modelers have either cut back on that dept. by legally separating the funds and accepting prolonged divorce. *Thus simpifiying ones activities and enduring the ensuing quiet.

Often the percieved risks don't measure up to real life. *Reference: 4a. of our introduction.

Pop Quiz: What are the three types of Competition that modelers have to deal with?

29 August 2002, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
StephenLawson Shot Down Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 9,778	It is gratifying to have such a well rounded class. The first three responses are demonstrative of the entire gamit of plausible answers. Michael- very intellectual. * 8) PeterLH- insightfully revealing. * TrooperD- Painfully aware. * :'( Pop Quiz answer: The desire to feel successful is a personal need. The desire to be recognized as an experienced modeler (contemporary to your peers) is a social need. This is the basis for Recognition and success. Now on to the Joys of... (you in the back stop it!) Taking Risks. Modelers seem to enjoy taking risks, sometimes without being consciously aware of this as a motive. Gambling on a complicated conversion or multimedia build at the risk of either self or club approval - or - loosing self esteem, having the modeling community gather like vultures picking clean the carcass of your well planned intentions. While modelers may say they go to a Hobby Shop for exicitment and atmosphere, the major attraction of this type of activity is the risk involved. To reach the summit of Everest in the Modeling game is to do something other modelers haven't even tried or thought of. To simplify a complicated build or modification. * The other side of the coin is to get it by the financial dept of your household without the scathing glare and usual trip to the dog house. Fortunately many modelers have either cut back on that dept. by legally separating the funds and accepting prolonged divorce. Thus simpifiying ones activities and enduring the ensuing quiet. Often the percieved risks don't measure up to real life. Reference: 4a. of our introduction. Pop Quiz: What are the three types of Competition that modelers have to deal with?