Hi folks,
Since Wolfgang Jonas has taken the step of attempting to open up a
conversation about the style and content of contributions to this list, I
would like to follow suit. I am keenly aware that Ken Friedman objected to
Wolfgang's posting of an off-list conversation, but I feel the issues he
(Wolfgang) raises are too important to let pass. Even if Ken refuses to
participate, I hope others will add their voices.
I have been a member of this list for (I think) about two years, but have
rarely posted. While I find the subject matter highly relevant and important
for my own thinking, I often find the forum's dynamics unfriendly and even
intimidating. Here I am mainly referring to the erudite but unwieldy replies
(sorry, Ken) that (I think) tend to silence folks whose own posts might be
informal (and hence less carefully phrased, or even ill-conceived) but are
no less legitimate as contributions to an online community with a set of
shared interests.
Indeed, as folks who are collectively invested in this thing called
*design*, can we not agree on a general style of posting to this (and other)
listservs that is appropriate, digestible, and non-intimidating?
Best to all,
Matt Soar
Matthew Soar, PhD
Department of Communication Studies
Concordia University
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