Thread Subject: Re: TEITAC subcommittee participants

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From: Andi Snow-Weaver
Date: Thu, Oct 12 2006 2:35 PM

>>
>> > I am a little concerned that at least one work page list, as it is
>> > shaping
>> up > so far, rather strongly implies that an affiliation is
>> desirable (or maybe
>> > even necessary)
>>
>> I agree. I think we should discourage over-emphasis on
>> organizational roles
>> -- it intimidates just-plain-individuals, undercuts
>> collegiality, and reinforces tough stances instead of open minds.

> I simply added an item for "individual members not affiliated with an
> organization" on our group (at the top) so that individuals were
welcome.
> The affiliation information I think is helpful in keeping track of things
> and since so many people don't know each other.

I didn't do anything to the SW and Web participant page. It was initially
set up to request an organization name. I have modified it to have a
category for individuals too.

Andi

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