On Saturday 11 December 2004 11:28, David Jobson wrote, excellently trimming
and posting into Toby's characteristically excellent and insightful posting:
> > I have to say that when I am told I must submit to
> > revalidation, appraisal and CRB checks, I feel much less enthusiastic
> > and less inclined to innovate.
>
> Paradoxical!
But well understood.
http://gnu.essentkabel.com/philosophy/motivation.html
is an interesting essay, from whcih I shall quote a story:-
""An elderly man, harassed by the taunts of neighborhood children, finally
devises a scheme. He offered to pay each child a dollar if they would all
return Tuesday and yell their insults again. They did so eagerly and received
the money, but he told them he could only pay 25 cents on Wednesday. When
they returned, insulted him again and collected their quarters, he informed
them that Thursday's rate would be just a penny. ``Forget it,'' they said -
and never taunted him again.""
--
Dr Adrian Midgley GP Exeter www.defoam.net
Open Source is a necessary but not of itself sufficient condition.
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