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Because everyone is now talking about "professionalism" when posting to
lists, I would like to admit that I should not have posted so late last
night. My original message bounced back from the list and instead of
replying again to the original post, I replied to my own message. When I
did so, I pasted in my text (which was obviously already there) and pressed
Send. This was the only reason the text was repeated. I normally DO
proofread all my work, but because I thought I had already done so, I did
not do it again. It was definitely a mistake I will not make again.
BIG note to self: Never post a message late at night without making sure
you edit it first, as it gives people a reason to attack you.
Agreed or not, professionalism is MUCH more than grammar and spelling. It
is also attitude.
-----Original Message-----
From: bounce-techwr-l-220941 -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
[mailto:bounce-techwr-l-220941 -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com]On Behalf Of Dana
Worley
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:37 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Professionalism on lists
> 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.
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