Re: lurkers and lurking

Subject: Re: lurkers and lurking
From: Michele Marques <msmarques -at- rogers -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:40:06 -0400


Jan writes:

> Sure, if you never post anything here, nothing incriminating can
> come to light later, but nothing showing how good you are either.

This is definitely true. Those who are most vocal have reputations (both good and bad). Personally, I have found that thoughtful responses will get favorable responses... although, not necessarily right away. It could be that months down the road someone who have been reading your responses will reply, asking for advice or sending an offer (ok, that was mostly in the midst the e-commerce boom, but it's never too early to start working on your reputation before the next up-cycle).

If you are worried that a hiring manager will read your message some time in the future - feel free to post, but be polite rather than antagonistic and treat others on the list with respect. Even if you're not worried about hiring managers, treating others with respect, even when you disagree with them is probably a good idea, anyway.

For any wondering why I post less often than previously:
(1) I'm now on digest mode only. This means I'm a day behind and already see enough relevant posts on the topic ... or forgot about the message by the time I finished the daily digest.

(2) I have less time. I don't have time to read or post from work anymore, and have limited time to post from home.

- Michele Marques
msmarques -at- rogers -dot- com
http://members.rogers.com/msmarques/




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