Dan wrote on Feb 1
st, 2013 at 9:18am:
Upon further consideration, I think unless a 5th level is made. I'd prefer to be a 3. I did make a sling from raw materials but I know my sling making still has plenty of room for improvement, and I'd like something to aim for in the future.
I just skimmed the various threads and found that I had met the requirements of 4 but I hadn't considered the weight of the title 'sling making master', of which I am certainatly not.
So even if the Poll determines 4, if there is not a 5th level, I will pull my submission and just go for 3 for the above reasons.
Dan, I want to publicly commend you on your attitude and humility on this issue. It fully and completely represents the level of Honesty and Dedication to the Art that I would like to see in ALL slingers within our culture. You are truly setting the example for all future Artists.
Even though this Poll will remain open for another day and I won't be able to announce it
officially, I think I can safely say that we will be awarding you with Sling Crafter 4. Reason being is this; I think I agree with C_A on this one and that this particular achievement requires a fifth level. According to the current poll, most of the Artists that have voted believe that your final sling has met the stated requirements within the Rule Set, but maybe is not representative of what it means to be a "Master". After further consideration, I agree.
There will be a Sling Crafter 5...
Again, Dan, thank you so much for your willingness to participate in this new and tender process, and your most awesome attitude.