On Tue, 2005-03-29 at 08:50 -0500, Alan Altmark wrote:
> On Monday, 03/28/2005 at 06:44 EST, "Post, Mark K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> > looks vaguely familiar.  Anyone we know write this?
>
> Of what value is that information, Mark?

It would give us the opportunity to follow up with the author on related
issues that wouldn't be appropriate for an RCF.

It would give us a clue as to the author's specialty or core competence.

It would give the author some bragging rights in our little meritocracy.

It might tell me whether the book is worth picking up or not.  Once upon
a time when I was doing such stuff, I *always* read WSC JES2 materials
written by Hutchinson or Anania, regardless of the topic.  Always good
stuff, always the straight scoop.  Don't underestimate the importance of
an author's reputation.

Let me ask you instead: Why should the author's identity be a state
secret?

--
David Andrews
A. Duda and Sons, Inc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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