...another important thing about the list is that since it is a
human, social environment, we will and do make and see others making
mistakes. However, as a digital literary environment, it can easily
escalate their effect.
We should remember this in two ways:
- not to underestimate the effect our actions can have in the on
line, archived, public environment that, in spite of those
characteristics, seems so intimate at times, and
- be sufficiently open, generous and understanding when mistakes are
made and resolved
because we all have a lot to learn of this new social phenomenon and
tool, and the greatest value of the list can be reaped when it can
foster that learning within a meaningful professional context in an
inclusive and encouraging way.
kh
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At 00:05 +0200 13.8.2003, Erik Stolterman wrote:
>Dear list,
>
>I support the thoughts expressed by Kari-Hans. I want the list to be
>an inviting and open environment for discussions around design
>related topics -- and it usually is. I want to read Ken's and others
>well articulated argumentations. I don't mind shorter emails with a
>more personal voice now and then.
>
>To me the purpose of the list is to support the search and creation
>of a conceptual, philosophical and pragmatical "common ground",
>helpful to all of us interested in design as a basic human activity.
>So, I see the list as a place for fairly advanced discussions.
>(Advanced does not necessarily mean "long" though. )
>
>To me, well crafted posts are not intimidating as long as they show
>respect for the complexity in the topics and argumentations
>presented by others. If there is any intimidation going on, it is in
>posts on the list where the sender "initmidate" others by
>diminishing peoples sincere concerns about certain topics, by not
>taking them seriously, or by easily (without argumentation) stating
>that they are wrong.
>
>So, long live the list....
>
>....Erik
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