Professionalism on lists

["Dana Worley" <dana -at- campbellsci -dot- com>]

--- Claire Conant <Claire -dot- Conant -at- Digeo -dot- com> wrote:

> For me, everything I write should be an example of my skill as a
> technical writer and editor. 

--- Brian Gordon <elasticsoul2003 -at- yahoo -dot- ca> wrote: 

>  I suspect some writers don't spell-check, grammar-check, etc messages
> that go to this list. Is it a big deal? To you and John, yes. To
> others, perhaps not. Does one 'side' have to be 'right?' 

Brian,

Maybe you don't necessarily judge a person by their written skills on 
a list, but you should take note that *many* of us do. I rarely weigh 
in on this list's discussions (unless I can answer a question 
regarding on-line help). However, I do read, and I do notice that 
some people come across as accomplished, professional writers 
and some people... well .... don't. 

You're correct in observing that it's not a one side's right/one side's 
wrong issue. Obviously, it's up to individuals to determine in which 
light they would like to be viewed. But really, as professionals I 
suspect it is prudent for each of us to put our best foot forward. 

Dana W.



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