This is one problem you have with an open list. I also belong to the Pathologists' Assistants list server but you must apply for membership that is restricted to AAPA members only. We can be more open with comments and questions without worry of unwanted calls from vendors or junk mail from the growing number of recruiters. Of course anything on the web can be accessed if you search hard enough but we don't have companies monitoring everything we say. I would be careful to "assume that if we're on this list that we're all credible, knowledge and professionals". Over ten years on the list has taught me otherwise. I must admit that I always consider the source. It is sad that some do have to hide their identity but I do understand why they find it necessary and support their choice.
Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Histonet] Alias identity I have to put my 2 cents in about all the statements on having an alias name instead of identifying who each person is after each email...WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?? We are all supposed to be professionals asking each other for advice/suggestions on the Histonet - who cares who each person is? If I post a question, I don't care if it's Jane Doe answering or John Smith. I assume that if we're on this list that we're all credible, knowledge and professionals. Come on people, we're all in the same boat here. If I'd thought about putting an alias name for myself instead of my real name, I would have! Simply b/c last month I posted a question on the Histonet asking where you all bought your lab chairs, and I ended up having 2 vendors call me at my office trying to sell me some when all I wanted was the advice of other HT's. I love the idea of people not knowing who I am or where I work. Then I wouldn't have to worry about being harassed on the phone. Instead of worrying about the little things on the Histonet - like who each person is, why can't we focus on work related issues? I have to delete so much junk just to get to the material that actually applies to my field b/c of all the multiple emails that don't even matter. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
