>Bill Swallow wrote: > >I think that before we go tearing into a wiki like a 5 year old into a >pile of Christmas presents, or before we mourn the potential downfall >of the list, we define the purpose for the wiki. > >There's no reason why the two cannot coexist and support each other. >The trick is in the intent. What is the list lacking that the wiki can >provide, and how can the wiki benefit from the list?
I've been following this thread with only one eye, so forgive my simple response. I completely agree with Bill. The two *can* coexist, but I'm wondering if it would be better to simply set up a wiki without the 'discussion' section. If you look at Wikipedia, you can easily imagine configuring the site to support Tech Writers and Tech Writer issues: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page A viable purpose would be to use a tech writer wiki site (techwiki.org? wikiwriter.org?) as a central repository for all of the related/relevant information that we currently scour the web..I mean, Web for :^) - Jim _______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals To post a message to the list, send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com or, via email, send a blank message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the TCP site at http://www.techcommpros.com To find out more about the list, including archives and your account options, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com If you need assistance with the list, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
