Oh dear. I for one value the snark on PSCI-COMM.
It can be amusing, but more often it also has a real point to highlight.
If people have a problem with ‘snark’ then I really don’t understand why they thought entering the comms kitchen was a good idea in the first place...
Best,
Tim ‘Brussels snarkadrome’ Reynolds
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It would seem that I have offended the list owner and other members, and have been instructed off-list by the owner to “ease up on the snark, thanks”.
Given that I never engage in personal abuse, and do my utmost to respond to contributions in the spirit in which they were intended, I reject the admonishment. In order to avoid any further unrest, I shall unsubscribe from the list.
If so inclined and time permits, I may set up an independent discussion forum with rules that go no further than to outlaw abuse. What I am most keen to do is stimulate discussion about the ethics of science journalism and PR, and the distinction/conflicts between them. Those interested are welcome to contact me viawww.sedgemore.com.
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From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Kenward
Sent: Monday 5 June 2017 14:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Comms & Engagement Lead post at new health institute in Cambridge
For a job ad to be of any value, it needs to explain what it is about, without forcing people to wander off into webland.
It is also a bit rich when something incomprehensible turns up on a list dedicated to “communication”.
MK
From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Theo Wilson
Sent: 05 June 2017 08:19
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Comms & Engagement Lead post at new health institute in Cambridge
Maybe we should keep the pointless criticism to a minimum guys? Some of us value job postings on these forums, let's not discourage it by bombarding people with weak pedantry!
It's an institute that looks into how to improve stuff. Bleedin' obvious, innit.
Capitalisation is an editorial offence in the modern age.
A "lead" is a "leader" in the twitter age.
In the noughties, everyone above the janitor had to be a 'director'. That terminology failed to stick as the managerialist bullshit was universally mocked. It has since been replaced with a pseudo-hierarchy of management levels.
Francis
What does an “improvement research institute” do? (And why doesn't it have capital letters?)
What is a “lead”?
Is there a junior management team? (I like that idea.)
MK
From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rebecca Simmons
Sent: 25 May 2017 08:12
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [PSCI-COM] Comms & Engagement Lead post at new health institute in Cambridge
The newly funded improvement research institute in the University of Cambridge is looking for a Communications & Engagement lead. They will also be a member of our senior management team.
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