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Subject:Re: The Business of Conferences From:Bill Swallow <bill_swallow -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:04:57 -0800 (PST)
--- Bob Morrisette <writer1 -at- sabu -dot- EBay -dot- Sun -dot- COM> wrote:
> What is there to say?
Well, let's see.
> - STC is a racket.
I've gotten my $120 worth this year in informative
magazines, SIG newsletters, and local meetings. But,
people say you benefit from what you put into it... I
put $120 into it and got a bunch of information (some
of it useful). So far, I'm content.
> - STC does not accurately represent tech writing
Not sure about this one. The information I've received
has been helpful in educating me on some TW concepts,
but I'm guessing this is an external representation
that Andrew is talking about. In this regard, I'd say
he's probably right, as I've had to thoroughly explain
what "STC" is to my employers and co-workers.
> - STC is disrespected professional society
I don't know if something can be disrespected if it's
not identified. *g*
> - I think the entire organization should be
> dismantled
Perhaps a bit harsh of a statement, but I think a
different approach with some really strong marketing
is needed if the STC wants to gain professional
recognition outside the TechComm realm.
> - Most people haven't a clue such an organization
> exists.
I agree.
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I think the real point that I'm making is that you
can't take Andrew literally. He uses exaggeration and
bias to make you think for yourselves. And, he makes
good points when you do stop to think about what he's
saying. Sure, there are problems with the STC. Sure,
they need to be fixed. Do you want them to be fixed?
If so, get to it. If not, ignore them. But don't hold
one person's opinion up for examination under a
spotlight, unless you want the same to be done to you.
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Bill Swallow
Technical Writer
PowerAdz.com
518.687.6107
bswallow -at- poweradz -dot- com
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