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Don Smith wrote:
It appears from the comments, at least in large numbers, that those
that think it is a good idea and will be helpful (to whom?) are
those
in a management position, contractors, those that interview, or
those
who must make decisions on whether or not to hire a certain new
writer.
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Hey... WHAT large numbers?
I thought my posts were fairly vociferously against the idea of
certification. & I don't recall seeing other manager-posts supporting
it.
Mainly just Bill...
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Ernie Tamminga
Director, InfoEngineering
Digital Sound Corporation
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Opinions expressed are my own, and not necessarily those of Digital
Sound Corporation
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