Ah, now I see what the big speeches are about, there is an award system for the best answer to a question, show's you how observant I am.

@jstarne1 Quote " Those other products didn't do any serious advancements since they were announced and offered no opportunities to save money getting in the door early. "

Some of these companies have not only developed their product but have their own magazine and multiple languages for their product with support and extensive manuals and add-on's in the same or less time frame as EZ-B , the Raspberry PI for one.

But it's all good I own most of these " other products" you refer to and I've watched the developments, i've not fall'in in love with any of them because they are " Products " but realize that some people have!

That is why I'd personally like to have 3 eggs in my 3 egg omelet rather than 2 with one busted on the floor.

keep smiling

Lol , no pay per answer system I know of.

A ez robot magazine , that actually sounds super awesome. How cool would it be to have a e- magazine and eventually a print version for ez robot customers.

Thanks for the idea putt Putt

You will find that both myself and Josh have posted as much information as clearly as possible since way before the award system came in to effect. If you were more observant you would find that this community is built on members who are willing to help other members. To imply that the award system is the reason for the help is incorrect, I for one never aid anyone purely for the award of an answered question. My answered questions only provide reassurance that the knowledge I choose to share is of some benefit to new members should they be in any doubts as to the responses they receive.

The award system is only a few months old at best. I've received serious help, in more than just robotics, from the EZ Community before that system started. They started that system more to sort of keep track of who seems to be helping the most because it happens so often. They may decide to reward them for it but it is not the other way around.

People like Rich and Josh (to just name a very small few of an overwhelming many) have helped me and others so many times and in so many ways. I'd also quickly like to mention that I've noticed some newer and very knowledgeable members who are also very helpful. And I'm pretty sure it's not because they hope to win a prize. Have you seen the EZ Ducki yet? That just shows you what this community is like.

And this just dawned on my as I type but, a monthly synopsis of the forum threads would not only be a great read but a decent sized magazine as well. Just wanted to put that out there since it just popped in.

I don't think Putt Putt meant any offense but for others or maybe newer users they need to know that the help is purely from the courtesies and graces of those giving it. Not for "!CASH AND PRIZES!"

That's what I was trying to get across (you'll have to excuse me, I have been awake for 36 hours straight now so I may not be quite so elegant with my replies). When the award system was first brought in I could foresee (incorrectly I may add) that people may flock to a post and attempt to answer it incorrectly just to get the credit. Fortunately that hasn't but I did just want to reiterate that the awards system is not the reason for anything and the help and guidance was there before it came in to place.

I didn't get the impression offence was intended.

I'm sure 2014 will be a great year for the community. Once the V4s ship and the rush is done with they have an office full of staff, some of those members of staff will no doubt be taking a lot more time for the community stuff so I am sure we will see some cool things going on

I agree with Rich, all my contributions to this forum are to help members with solutions to their questions.

@Rich, I thought you came off fine. I was just trying to help back it up

Hey guys, I'm not offended, I have an opinion of my own and anyone can take it whatever way they like, they can take it with a grain of salt, seriously, hogwash, useful or just a conversation item really it's all good.

But one thing I must say ( because I have my own opinion is ) boy are some of you guys defensive! Please be careful how you jump on a new guy or others because they have an idea or an opinion that doesn't match your idea or opinion, you may just scare them off and miss something that they have to contribute. Not everything is positive, lots of us learn from our mistakes.

O yes and if you do celebrate Christmas well then Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.