Re: Tech Writer Lawsuit

[Beth Agnew <beth -dot- agnew -at- senecac -dot- on -dot- ca>]

Thanks for that articulate and in-depth explanation, John, but I stand 
by my assertion that the STC can and should say something, without 
expressing an opinion on either side of the case. The society can 
certainly leverage this opportunity to raise awareness of our profession 
without compromising their current status or any future direction in 
which we want to go. That's PR 101 and other organizations do it all the 
time.

I wonder how many techwriters, who are still questioning the ROI on 
their membership dues, will see this as yet one more reason not to renew.
--Beth

John Hedtke wrote:
> It's been interesting watching the discussion 
> about the Sun lawsuit. ...
>
> At the level of specific cases, however, where the merits are 
> unclear, the facts are unknown, and the outcomes 
> are impossible to predict, it would be madness 
> for the STC to leap into the fray just for the 
> dubious payoff of expressing an uninformed opinion.
>
> As such, the STC is choosing not to express any opinion on the Sun lawsuit.
>
>   
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