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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Erik Stolterman
Informatics
Umeå University
S-901 87 Umeå
Sweden
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Homepage: http://www.informatik.umu.se/~erik
Advanced Design Institute: http://www.advanceddesign.org
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