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My two cents:

 

The postings on all listservices, and I believe CHA to be no exception, are

predominantly made by a small percentage of the membership. Regular

posters are typically already " public figures " associated with the promotion

of ideas, products or services. People who are willing to put their ideas and

rationales before a public contribute not only to the interest group's

knowledge base but also to its understanding of the " who, why, what, when

and where " of the various interests active in the field. Thus, a listservice

such as CHA informs the field beyond the exchange of useful day-to-day

instruction.

 

At first glance then the occasional anonymous lurker or occasional poster

presents no problem. But, by responding more to some threads than others,

and offering their own responses and opinions, those who post less

frequently nonetheless help to set opinion trends that reach well beyond the

listservice. That is both a privilege and responsibility and no one who is

unwilling to identify themselves should be permitted to participate.

 

bob

 

bob Paradigm Publications

www.paradigm-pubs.com 44 Linden Street

Robert L. Felt Brookline MA 02445

617-738-4664

 

 

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