Official XmarksTheScot.com Calendar

[MacSimoin]

While I think this is a great idea...I don't think it is fair to expect Hank to take this on, since it is not his idea. I think that we could handle most/all of the work, and just let Hank have final editorial control.

KiltedCodeWarrior:

While I respect your albeit unnecessary defense of the site's owner, I never assumed Hank would take on anything other than having control over what photos are submitted and/or accepted for the calendar, as well as having the final say as to what goes into it. Please don't put words in my mouth by making such an assumption.

In reference to creating a PayPal account and accepting donations needed to get the calendar done, that is something Hank would need to do for himself or at least delegate someone to do for him. Getting a job quote is also something that could be delegated but again, this would be something Hank should have direct control over. As I originally stated, "...we (or the site owner) could start off this venture by getting an estimate for the print job...". The moderators of these forums could or should have an active role in the creation of the calendar (if they're interested) as its fairly apparent Hank trusts them enough to help run this site.

I also realize Hank is very busy and I respect his space. That's partly why I started the calendar suggestion as a thread rather than contacting him via PM or email; I also wanted to see how everyone else felt about the idea. If and when Hank chooses to provide feedback on this is entirely up to him, so I won't push the issue on him or anyone else. It's just a nice idea (or so I thought) but realistically, it's totally unnecessary to 'shoot the messenger' over this as some of you seem to be doing.

I'm more than willing to help get things done. I agree that as many of us as possible should join the pitch and turn out a great calendar; there's enough artistically gifted people at this site who could lend their expertise. But, Hank is in control here and after all, this is his site and he should have the final word on everything.