Why burden me with having to set up yet another list/blog when this is A) relevant B) on topic, and C) easily identifiable and deletable to those who don't wish to participate?
Let us talk amongst ourselves. If you don't want to talk on this topic, move along. Personally, I delete about 75% of messages unread. It's really easy to do. I suggest you try it if a topic isn't of interest. Isn't that why this list was set up as an alternative and which would allow more free-flow of postings? Not everyone's signal to noise ratio is going to be the same. I personally don't give a hoot about a lot of topics. Doesn't mean I'll unsubscribe (take my ball and go home) or complain (Mommy!!). I'll be a grown up and self-select what I read. Sheesh. My 2ยข, John G Thomas Johnson wrote: > 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
