Moderators message
Paul Prusakowski
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Moderators message
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Paul Prusakowski
Date:
12/19/2002
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Dear list members,
We are coming to the end of another year, and OANDP-L continues to grow and evolve with the changing times and concerns of our profession. Over the last year it has been very encouraging to see a much more professional approach to the use of this forum, and a lot less abuse by individuals. Hopefully this trend will continue, and the list will continue to be a place where quality information is freely exchanged in a neutral, independent and unfiltered forum.
The latest issue of ABC vs. BOC, Education vs. No Education, Profession vs. Business will probably go on forever. As some have suggested, the argument is growing old, and it doesn't seem that anything was said that would sway most people's opinion any further towards the other side. Anytime one of these issues surfaces on the list there is a due course of discussion that needs to occur before it is time to move it out, and it seems to have hit that point. If anyone would like to carry on, feel free to do so privately or at the Soapbox that is located at the oandp-l online forum at www.oandp-l.org.
On another note, I hate to sound like a schoolteacher here, but I would suggest that before posting messages to the list, especially those that are related to formal education, that a spell check is performed on your messages. I must admit that it significantly reduces the credibility of an argument related to professionalism when the posting would receive a failing grade in a high school English class. Spell check features are built into most email programs. No matter what your education is, when you post to a global forum of close to 3000 people, YOU represent the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession. Please be aware of the message you are sending in your messages.
Once again, please refrain from responding in public to messages that should be responded to privately, and please verify facts before using this forum to rouse a rabble. Everyone is responsible for keeping this forum a useful and valuable place.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to everyone and their families this year. I hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday season and that you plan to spend as much quality time as possible with your family and loved ones.
Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO
Moderator, oandp-l
We are coming to the end of another year, and OANDP-L continues to grow and evolve with the changing times and concerns of our profession. Over the last year it has been very encouraging to see a much more professional approach to the use of this forum, and a lot less abuse by individuals. Hopefully this trend will continue, and the list will continue to be a place where quality information is freely exchanged in a neutral, independent and unfiltered forum.
The latest issue of ABC vs. BOC, Education vs. No Education, Profession vs. Business will probably go on forever. As some have suggested, the argument is growing old, and it doesn't seem that anything was said that would sway most people's opinion any further towards the other side. Anytime one of these issues surfaces on the list there is a due course of discussion that needs to occur before it is time to move it out, and it seems to have hit that point. If anyone would like to carry on, feel free to do so privately or at the Soapbox that is located at the oandp-l online forum at www.oandp-l.org.
On another note, I hate to sound like a schoolteacher here, but I would suggest that before posting messages to the list, especially those that are related to formal education, that a spell check is performed on your messages. I must admit that it significantly reduces the credibility of an argument related to professionalism when the posting would receive a failing grade in a high school English class. Spell check features are built into most email programs. No matter what your education is, when you post to a global forum of close to 3000 people, YOU represent the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession. Please be aware of the message you are sending in your messages.
Once again, please refrain from responding in public to messages that should be responded to privately, and please verify facts before using this forum to rouse a rabble. Everyone is responsible for keeping this forum a useful and valuable place.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to everyone and their families this year. I hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday season and that you plan to spend as much quality time as possible with your family and loved ones.
Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO
Moderator, oandp-l
Citation
Paul Prusakowski, “Moderators message,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/220180.
