At 07:35 AM 11/11/2007, Sue Heim wrote: >Last I heard, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. And until any >of us have walked in Paula's shoes, I think it's plenty disrespectful to >discredit her opinion. > >Paula was very active in STC, and very vocal about her issues. But STC never >listened.
STC was very good about not listening in them days. It's why I became a Board member. They're better about listening now. >My opinion? She's right... STC is not about furthering technical writing but >is instead about furthering the organization. And although I think it's less >so now, many of the leaders within the organization are more about >furthering themselves than furthering technical writing. It's why I resigned >my membership (specifically, as a direct result of the director-sponsor of >my region). Although I do see some improvement, I don't see where being a >member benefits me, as a longtime writer. So I've yet to re-up, and dunno if >I will. The jury is still out. > >At any rate, my point is... I agree with Paula. Although it's her opinion, >it's actually quite accurate. I think you've both put a great deal of thought into this and, given what you're saying here, I agree that the STC is definitely not the organization for you. Yours truly, John Hedtke Author/Consultant/Contract Writer www.hedtke.com <-- website Region 7 Director, STC 541-685-5000 (office landline) 541-554-2189 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (primary email) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (secondary email) ______________________________________________ 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. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.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
