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Ken and all.. Although I have volunteered to participate, and will do that, I do believe that Ken makes a valid, and courageous point. Our lives, and with that I refer to all the various groups we work and play with, are entrenched in technology. And I doubt I am alone when I suggest that this progress, this dependency has serious consequences, especially in communication. I like others have watched the dialogue..heard and observed the different opinions, the sometimes cautious political 'phrasing', etc. I suggest, not as an AACORN member ( because I have not earned the right to speak for or to your group's history) - - but as a professional, that I think Ken has pointed out some important points and it appears that 'email' may not be the venue for ample discussion and decision. Here are some questions that Ken's remarks suggest to me: . Is this an 'either or conversation'? Is it a blog or a wiki? Or is the root problem, that AACORN is trying to use one vehicle to accommodate many interests ( conversation, new ideas, shared intellectual capital, current and future collaborations, conference participation, and more)? . Does AACORN have a 'leadership team" that takes the lead on membership and participation? If so do they meet in cyberspace or face to face? . Are there special interest groups ( practice, academia, research, other)? . Is AACORN planning any gatherings at Banff, or other conferences, for AACORN members to gather, plan, party? As stated, glad to help, and glad to be involved, but is it possible that AACORN is struggling with a typical 'growth' problem that has been unplanned for and now needs to be managed. The basics.Who, What, Why, How, Where and When. These are the very opportunities and challenges that business leaders and consultants face as startups succeed and grow. Rochelle 101283_logo_small Rochelle T. Mucha Ph.D. o.770.649.8203 f.770.649.9898 m.770.367.1779 [log in to unmask] http://www.businessasperformanceart.com <http://www.businessasperformanceart.com/>