RE: [eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee] Re: EclipseCon sitelooks

["CLONINGER ERIC-DCP874" <ericc@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

-1 from Eric Cloninger

I like the idea of the pairings.  The duality of the personalities,
their positions, and the photos makes complete sense in the context of
the keynotes.  I would hope that most managers would look past the
silliness to the message they are sending.

As for the cultural issues raised by Neil...  well, it's a mine field.
But if someone wants to start the debate, I will be happy to chime in.

-E 

-----Original Message-----
From: eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Scott Rosenbaum
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:04 AM
To: Neil Bartlett; Eclipsecon Program Committee list
Subject: [eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee] Re: EclipseCon
sitelooks like a freak show

Neil,

Thanks for the feedback on the quality of the speakers.

In terms of the speaker pictures: I am still waiting on Kevin's official
publicity mugshot, once you see Kevin dressed up as a dancing bear I
think it will all make sense.

Okay, so much for my lame sense of humor.

Don MacAskill's company smugmug had a makeup artist come in and do
photos of the entire staff in super-hero makeup.  When seen in the
context of their web site, it makes sense and is actually quite
compelling for a photo sharing company. 
When I asked Don directly, he assured me that this is the photo that he
would like to use.  I don't feel comfortable going back and asking him
to re-consider.

Imagine my surprise when Jeff Atwood sent in his picture and he was
dressed up like a Dee Snyder wanna be.  I think this may be a result of
Jeff being swamped with his new web site and a baby on the way.  Of
course it could be that he just is not into the whole publicity photo
thing.

My feeling is that we should try and embrace the fact that these
keynotes are a little different.  I am just trying to figure out how we
can use the speakers photos as a way to highlight that.  Perhaps a hover
over effect where we swap the images between the speakers?  I am open to
ideas.

If the rest of the PC (copied) feel that it would be more appropriate
for a more conventional photo from Jeff, I am happy to make the request.
I am also happy to lose the pictures completely, or make them smaller.

So a +1 if you want me to approach Jeff about changing his picture.  If
you have a different idea

Scott


Neil Bartlett wrote:
> Guys,
> 
> First I should say that I think the choice of keynoters this year is 
> great. I just want to complain about a very minor cosmetic issue: the 
> speaker photos on the main EclipseCon page are WEIRD.
> 
> Specifically Jeff Atwood is wearing a long blonde wig and women's 
> clothing, and Don MacAskill is wearing some kind of wrestling make-up.
> 
> I don't mind this myself, but it's likely to make things harder for 
> people who need to persuade their bosses to let them attend EclipseCon

> on the basis that it is a professional technical conference. Also in 
> some cultures, transvestitism and aggressive facepaint may cause 
> offence. Please could some more conventional photographs of these 
> speakers be used?
> 
> (Incidentally if that's really Kevin McGuire's natural hair then he 
> may wish to consider getting a Clay Shirky hairdo...)
> 
> Regards
> Neil
> 


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