The STC is indeed trying to change and has been making strides in many areas to do so (as you point out). I won't argue that point. The changes may not be to everyone's liking, but you can't please everyone all of the time. Does the STC engage in some self-serving activities? You bet, and I would expect/hope they would, as any organization should. With any organization comes overhead, and it needs to be managed if not minimized. But sure, some people won't care for some of the things the STC is doing, and that's fine. Heck, I don't care for some of the things the STC is doing, but there are other things that I do like. Same with my kids' schools' PTAs, my fraternity, and everything else. Focus on the negative and the organization can do no right, focus on the positive and the organization can do no wrong. But focus on both and you see that it's just like every other organization out there, and you can choose to either be in or out. Arguing about who's right and who's wrong is about as fruitful as arguing about modern art.
On Nov 12, 2007 10:15 AM, Harkness, Holly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sue wrote: "She's right... STC is not about furthering technical writing > but > is instead about furthering the organization." > > I don't think the facts support this statement. (Except that STC is > about furthering "technical communication," not technical writing per > se.) -- Bill Swallow HATT List Owner WWP-Users List Owner Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com ______________________________________________ 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
