Re: [SLUG] Linux Volunteers..

From: David R. Meyer (dmeyer07@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Tue Dec 10 2002 - 17:34:59 EST


Frankly, This whole thing should go up on the SLUG website with names
and numbers of those willing to help those in need lest SLUG or anyone
associated with SLUG leadership / sponsorship be accused of anything
against the rules.

Dave

On Tue, 2002-12-10 at 17:08, Andrew Wyatt wrote:
> On Tue, 2002-12-10 at 16:32, Greg Schmidt wrote:
> > On 10 Dec 2002, Andrew Wyatt wrote:
> >
> > > "Also note: Please don't use the space provided to tout your expertise
> > > or qualifications. All the people on the list are equal as far as SLUG
> > > is concerned, and we don't want anyone having an unfair advantage from
> > > the start."
> > >
> > > How are people going to know who to call if there are no qualifications
> > > listed?
> >
> > They won't. They can start out with a dart and a blind fold and end up
> > evaluating their options.
> >
>
> LOL Sounds like a lose lose situation to me.
>
>
> > list. But, that's what we will always need to do anyway. Besides, I
> > don't think there are many folks looking for opportunities to go fall flat
> > on their faces.
> >
>
> Oh, you would be surprised.
>
> >
> > Maybe I could be talked into how one html link under your name to give
> > folks a little more information when initially evaluating their options
> > might be a good idea. Maybe. I think Paul was trying to keep this thing
> > simple. Simple is good. SLUG doesn't vouch for anyone. SLUG passes no
>
> It's still simple, one little "about me" tag is very useful for the
> person looking, and is little overhead.
>
> > judgement on their qualifications. SLUG is not in a position to be able
>
> That's not what I desired, simply an "about me" link, or similar.
>
> > to do such things. All that page does is provide a list of people who
> > said they would be willing to see if they could help if someone decided
>
> Lets make it useful then.
>
> > to ask them. If someone is looking for more than that, there are plenty
> > of good consultants and businesses around who can provide what they need.
> >
>
> uhh, that's what you've just created, a list of consultants.
>
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > Greg
> >
> >
>
> -Andrew
>
> --
> Andrew Wyatt <awyatt@fewt.com>
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>



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