How about a TCP-Offline blog? Does that make any sense? I think it would be great if we had a virtual "coatroom" to step into when conversations move into the "heated" or "extended" category. If we, as professionals recognize when our conversations are bothering others in a real world, couldn't we do the same in a virtual world? To me, it just seems like the polite thing to do.
For the record, I think the certification thread has the potential to be beneficial, but I think it would be best handled offline. Lastly, I'm not in charge, but Lisa contacted me yesterday and asked what was going on with the STC rant. I suspect the 'unsubs' triggered a notice for her. I'm just trying to minimize the risk of others unsubscribing until Lisa gets back at the reins. If I'm overstepping my bounds, someone tell me to shut up. Thanks for listening. Tom -----Original Message----- From: Gordon McLean [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:21 AM To: 'Thomas Johnson'; 'TCP List' Subject: RE: [TCP] pseudoADMIN STC and Certification Amen to the last sentence. I realise if people are unsubscribing then it's a "bad thing", but as long as the Subject line is maintained then I can quite happily bash the delete key on this entire thread. (I'm not, I'm skim reading it instead). In a side suggestion, I'll happily set up a dedicated blog for such "move it offlist" discussions. If required, or shall we just continue to camp over at http://techcommdood.blogspot.com/? Gordon -----Original Message----- The reason Lisa asked us to stop the STC rant thread was because several people have unsubscribed in the past couple of days. That should tell us something. The more emotional the topic, the greater the risk of turning people off. The longer a thread runs, the greater the risk of turning people off. Bill Swallow has offered an offline forum to discuss the topic. Perhaps someone would step up and do the same for the certification thread. I think anytime a thread turns into an extended dialog between just a few people, we should consider directing it offline. Any suggestions? For anyone else who may be thinking of unsubscribing, I've considered it too. Lisa is temporarily away on personal business for a few days and will be back soon, otherwise she would've responded to the STC rant sooner. In the meantime, let's all exercise our right to use the delete key. Tom Johnson ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
