I actually have a complaint - re attitudes.
I will re-state a section of the "Release Notes" for the very latest WSJT-X
Build:
Final Comments
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Remember that you are using a pre-release version of WSJT-X. We will
be grateful for any and all reports from test users; these will surely
help us to make further improvements to WSJT-X. The most helpful bug
reports describe the problem clearly and include a complete recipe to
reproduce it. Feature requests are also welcome. Send your reports
to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> , or to the
developers list
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
Well folks, I did just that - and I received back what most would consider a
rather rude "Bounce" from "The Moderator".... Twice... and for being
CONSTRUCTIVE and doing as asked (but not from this account).
Now for the part some will find "unpleasant"... But I think that it is
necessary for us all as a wake-up call.
I realise that everyone working here is a volunteer, and is doing FANTASTIC
TECHNICAL work. But please remember - Amateur Radio is only part technical -
its main focus is PEOPLE in a technical, regulated activity.
Being a volunteer is not an excuse for shabby interpersonal skills.... Nor is
the excuse that you receive hundreds of emails a day.... Especially in a
PEOPLE-based activity.
Technicians, generally, are very creative people and are great at designing,
building and making things ... yet most unfortunately are not necessarily great
with people and inter-personal communication from my extensive experience in
these fields. We are shocking with internet-based communication and email....
This is clearly evident as we accept call-sign exchanges and no do promote QSO
longevity or numbers in groups as ways of winning competitions....
There is a case study that we all should observe: I think that most are aware
that Amateur Radio in Australia at the moment is in a state of chaos. From my
view (and I have said this to their faces) too many great Technicians trying to
represent and manage people the wrong way - putting technical and sectional
interests first rather than managing the people (and their finances) as the
priority. Entrenchment.... This attitude may have succeeded pre-internet - but
it does not wash with the general community these days.
As another example, how many times have we seen great works from amateurs
destroyed on their death at their own, egotistical request? That is NOT the
spirit of growth. That is not the spirit of AR. That is not my perception of
the spirit of AR.
I also note that there are undertones to what is happening in Australia
starting to pop up in other nations. This is because PEOPLE, and dealing
decently with PEOPLE, has been completely forgotten. Dealing with and accepting
alternate views - and criticisms - is difficult - but it creates vibrancy. Look
at the magnificent creative efforts that came out of Apple during its most
chaotic period????? Yet it took a great people person, Steve Jobs, to manage
this creativity.
If we want AR to descend COMPLETELY into chaos and fade away into oblivion then
we continue to treat the PEOPLE within AR the way we have been treating people.
Keep on sending the sharp, aggressive toned responses. But beware - better
people-persons will lobby Governments and eat-away at our rights as they are
easier to deal with and less hassle. We cannot let that happen collectively.
[ Same goes for me in this argument... as I just don't sit back and let things
go. I jump and deal with things.... I am far from being a great people person ]
I await the abuse, flame and then attempts at ignoring my calls for posting
this ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - a regular JT9 DX-op on
40m). But that will just prove my point.
Please consider PEOPLE when responding to them, especially when your guidelines
ask for response. People first - all else next.
I ask the moderators to let this through in the name of being constructive -
and as a wake-up call to all Amateurs.
73
Steve Ireland
VK3VM / VK3SIR
License Assessor: 3-072
http://www.qrz.com/db/vk3vm
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