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Re: Why we hate/love the STC (Was open letter ...)
Subject:Re: Why we hate/love the STC (Was open letter ...) From:"Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Sun, 8 Aug 2004 11:14:26 -0400
Steven Jong wrote:
> It looks like TECHWR-L would be breaking even if not for the perceived
> need to hire replacements for the irreplaceable Rays. What this forum
> needs is a classic volunteer effort. A managing editor could solicit
> articles to keep the content coming, and an ad manager could solicit
> ads to maintain the revenue stream.
>
> Unfortunately, the initial spate of responses to Eric's announcement
> (we could move TECHWR-L anywhere, just as long as it doesn't fall into
> the clutches of--yuck!--STC) has had the effect of driving away most
> of
> the folks in the STC community, including those who would have both
> the means and the motivation to help keep TECHWR-L going. It kept me
> from responding for the last week...
>
> If we consider how to maintain this resource without excluding a large
> and active segment of the population, we can find a better solution.
>
I agree entirely. If anyone wants to get in touch with my contact who'll
do the tech end of it, just drop me a line. You would work with him to
prepare a proposal or an initial inquiry to Eric, which will permit you
to see the relevant financials for the business.
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