Tech Writer Lawsuit; STC position?

[Beth Agnew]

The Periodical Writers Association of Canada, a considerably smaller 
organization than the STC, never hesitated to take a position on the 
rights of freelance writers who were being exploited, left unpaid, or 
treated unfairly. In particular, they commented on various libel 
lawsuits involving writers, and brought the notion of "libel chill" into 
public awareness. As a member of PWAC I always felt that my professional 
organization was doing its job.

It's fine to tell Society officers not to give an opinion or speak to 
the media, but there most certainly should be some official 
communication on the subject from Head Office.
I have just written them saying so. Their e-mail addresses are on the 
STC site.
--Beth

Sean Brierley wrote:
> The communication from the Society seemed was clear. The Society is not
> allowing chapter, sig, and society officers to discuss this lawsuit.
>
> I can see the Society's point. Certainly, they are not strong enough to
> want to tick off corporations.