Hi Rob and Ken,
I'm quoting by memory a Kafka's aphorism:
"the choice was given to them either to be Kings or to be Messengers. All
choose to be Messengers. Now, they run through the Earth delivering messages
to no one."
my best regards,
Eduardo
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From: "rob curedale" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 1:57 AM
Subject: Shooting the Messenger
> Ken wrote:
>
>> Rather, you are confusing the in-text citation with
>> the complete reference citation.
>
> My main point was about selective editing of a
> discussion that occurred on more than one occasion and
> in more than one email in a way that presents an
> impression that is contrary to my intentions during
> the discussion.
>
> Ken you didn't address my points about the widespread
> misuse of citations and referencing. I did not say
> that these conventions are always misused but just
> very often misused and as a badge or a right of
> passage.
>
> Will you say that Chris also is confused at the next
> conference that you address on Citations and
> referencing in Brazil ?
>
> I maintain that to question the established method and
> value of citations and referencing doesn't
> automatically mean that someone is confused or
> incorrect. We live in a world of change. These
> conventions were developed at a time before computers,
> before digital library catalogs, probably before
> typewriters and ball point pens or Coca Cola.The
> profound changes in technology mean that we should
> question old ways of doing things and ask if there are
> better possibilities.
>
> Ken, In your conference presentation you express
> surprise that I should question the value and method
> of citations and referencing on PhD Design. In my view
> this is the place where we can be questioning
> established ways. Why not invent something new that
> prevents laziness and dishonesty?
>
> I found your past gender impersonation interesting
> because it explored the medium of the Internet in a
> way that challenged conventions in academia and
> explored new technological possibilities in a creative
> way.We are discussing design research rather than law
> or religion. Are citations law and religion in the
> academy?
>
>
> Rob Curedale
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