I think you'd be surprised.
Originally Posted by Landsteiner:
although they tend to want to have users who are focused only on their products. They like to have full control of their message, understandably.
I just can't believe Eric can find the time to do all that he does. He is a great help to how many people? Wow! I just watch his block signal video with the Atlas signals. I wasn't even considering block signals on the layout until I saw his video.
Agreed. I don't know how long it takes, but I would imagine a 50 minute video takes hours to make.
Originally Posted by John C.:
I just can't believe Eric can find the time to do all that he does. He is a great help to how many people? Wow! I just watch his block signal video with the Atlas signals. I wasn't even considering block signals on the layout until I saw his video.
This is amazing - 3 pages now and in general, it is an overwhelmingly positive thread! And justifiable so. Eric's body of work is an invaluable asset to the hobby.
PS - Did someone 'nominate' him again to MTH before the new deadline tomorrow?
Hey Siegel I sent you a private message on Facebook (to your train page). Please take a look today if you have time.
Originally Posted by Frank53:
Perhaps a determining factor has something to do with commitment of resources. A train club is a big undertaking. Once you've ramped it up - you're committed. Real estate, facilities, many members, coordinated efforts, community outreach, modular and display layouts going to shows.
A guy at his computer generating content is a guy at his computer. And I know that takes a lot of work, but it is still perceived to be one guy making stuff on his computer. And it is also perceived as one guy at his computer generating content promoting himself.
Not necessarily the reality, but certainly a possibility it is the perception.
Have you seen Eric's layout or watched any of his videos? Talk about commitment of resources, facilities, real estate not to mention inviting bus loads of strangers into his home. Not bad for a guy and his computer. 
Kinda late for this year, but I had an idea since so many seem put off at Eric's tooting his own horn. And I believe/hope Eric will like this idea as well. We should make a list of all the online personalities like Eric that work to promote the hobby, and recommend them all to MTH for the award. Maybe by getting a flood of online non club entries then they'll actually look outside the "box." By doing this we are no longer making it about Eric, but instead following what Eric wanted and making it about non traditional means to promote the world's greatest hobby.
quote:I would just like to work with them on promoting their stuff...
Then you would no longer be seen as objective.
