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> Reluctantly, I must agree. This is exactly the kind of situation
> where STC should be shouting from the rooftops: "This is who we are,
> this is why we're important, and this is what happens when that
> importance is trivialized or outright ignored." Whether or not STC is
> or should be party to the suit, they should certainly step forward to
> provide expert witnesses and, not incidentally, gather in all
> possible publicity that can be gathered.
"We're not appreciated! We can't get no respect! We matter! We want
our mommies!!!!"
I would say that if the STC took action in this extreme exaggerated
manner, it would be a failure, and would be indicative of an
organization I would no longer want to be associated with.
Witness? Witness to what? A writer's job? Hell, we can't even come to
agreement on what that is here on techwr-l!
I think the STC is right to just stay out of it, but instead take
action BECAUSE of it to get the ol' house in order.
> STC should always try to play a role in establishing legal precedents
> that protect technical communicators and establish our importance and
> legal rights. This is what professional associations do all the time,
> and it's a shame we aren't doing it.
So long as the directions make sense. I've mentioned this before, but
the main reason I despise unions is that I want no one making
decisions for me out of 'my best interest'. The only entity that truly
has my best interests in mind is me.
> Again, I recognize that STC is going through difficult times, both
> financially and in terms of reorganizations and staffing. But
> important opportunities should not be missed.
Or rushed into unequipped. The STC is not equipped to take this on at
this time, IMHO.
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Bill Swallow
HATT List Owner
WWP-Users List Owner
Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter
STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com
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