I'm fine with all this--going the 'introduction route'. It keeps joining
contingent on someone knowing the person, which is the main thing for me,
and will hopefully make things less Oscarish. Let's try it. As Mike notes,
we struggled with this a few years ago. I originally pushed for the
nominating procedure in an attempt to set up a friendly/friends alternative
to all the mass anonymity of AoM or other public web spaces--not heaven, but
at least an oasis. The idea of having a semi-protected space where we
wouldn't have to worry about defending our methods all the time was a big
priority. I think it's worked pretty well overall--in fact much better than
I'd ever thought it would. At the same time I'm sorry that our website and
blog haven't taken off more (I had a fantasy of a place filled with
articles, pictures, joint works-in-progress, music, and videoclips that I
could draw on and point students to), but after all the huge efforts that
have gone into them and their comparative disuse, I'm inclined to conclude
that they are a lost cause. Maybe that will change someday.
I agree that the introductions sometimes have a glossy feel, but can't say I
mind it; and if someone wants to introduce someone else in 'misery' terms,
that's okay too . . . could be interesting (Heather I can't wait to see your
next intros) and it fits with Pierre's comment on bringing arts' dark parts.
On a practical note, Hilde Bollen has to keep track of all this--on top of a
very large workload. To make things easier for her I would ask that
'introducers' put 'introduction' somewhere in the subject of their email,
and include the new person's contact details (especially their email
address). Otherwise Hilde has to chase the person down, which can take some
time. Hilde, maybe you have some thoughts on this? D
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From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hopfl, Heather J
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 11:09 PM
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Subject: Re: The Nomination Procedure
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
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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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