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Hello all,

 

This is an interesting discussion, and all the points that people make about using better (or at least more suitable tools) are valid in and of themselves.

 

But I'd just like to add a couple of points (not necessarily based on my own activities / outlook, but I know they apply to quite a few of us).

 

Firstly, access to some or all of the proposed 'new media' applications is restricted in many workplaces, and thus unavailable during working hours.

 

Secondly, though most of us are diligent to a greater or lesser degree in developing ourselves professionally, many cannot easily do this outside working hours, as they have other responsibilities and commitments, or simply want to maintain a reasonable work-life balance.

 

I'm not saying that it is not a good idea to seek other forums for discussion - I have done so myself - but that to use them as an alternative to, rather than in parallel with, almost universally accessible tools such as e-mail lists could cut more than a few of our fellow-professionals out of the loop and severely dilute what may be the only stream of professional discourse and discussion readily available to all.

 

Regards,

 

Rachel.

 

 

Rachel Hardiman
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NHS Business Services Authority
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