Well, I suppose that having a personal aversion to the limelight, I do dislike the whole "Night at the Oscars" presentation stuff. I would be much happier if all the new people where able to introduce themselves in a short paragraph saying what their interests are and so forth. I am interested in people's backgrounds and contributions. It is just that sometimes I am overwhelmed by how "wonderful" everyone is. It is not that I doubt it in any sense. It is just a bit excessive. I am personally happy to welcome less than perfect specimens of human nature who might have something interesting to contribute. I don't mean to be an old misery it is just that this is a research network not the angelic order.
Heather
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From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network on behalf of Hansen, Hans
Sent: Fri 09/02/2007 21:29
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Subject: Re: The Nomination Procedure
I would formally like to re-nominate Heather for 'Gold' Membership status in AACORN.
Hans
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From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network on behalf of Hopfl, Heather J
Sent: Fri 2/9/2007 1:57 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: The Nomination Procedure
Dear All
Why don't we stop the endless nominations and let anyone who is interested in the research network join. I have not seen one nomination that anyone might object to and there are so many worthy people who are, it seems, interested in joining the network. I would be delighted if the procedure were simplified. Personally, I think nominations are undignified and often it makes people sound like exhibits - with all the parading of virtues which normination seems to require. I would say all are welcome and have done with it. Perhaps there are good reasons for the procedure of which I am unaware - in which case, I would say let any two members propose membership to the network holder and membership become automatic.
Good Wishes,
Heather Hopfl
University of Essex
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