Re: [Killietalk] improving the AKA

[william ruyle <inquartata at comcast_net>]

There are forums on the AKA site, bunch of empty houses in a line with 
nobody home, most of
the times I've visited. It's a shame with all of Barry's efforts, that 
the site is not utilized to its full
potential. It would be easy to set up another forum for BOT topics, or 
remodel one of the houses
that's little used :-)

Bill
#08120

Erny May wrote:

>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Tom Grady" <killienutz at killienutz_com>
>To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
>Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:03 AM
>Subject: Re: [Killietalk] improving the AKA
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>>The single most important thing I would like fixed in the AKA is
>>communication.  Far too many discussions take place by the BOT which the
>>membership gets little or no opportunity to comment on or offer valid ideas
>>on how to accomplish.
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>I agree. Open discussion puts a stop to distrust and suspicion and  the AKA 
>/ BOT
>can avail themselves of the pool of talent the membership represents.
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>>I do not wish to criticize the BOT - they are
>>dedicated to bettering the hobby and work hard to do so, I just believe
>>there is a better way.  And since I want answers not just complaints - here
>>are a couple solid ideas:
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>Generally, I think there is little interest to criticize the BOT. If 
>anything, the entire organization
>seems to have become static and too often adopts the attitude, if we wait 
>whatever it
>is will go away.
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>>First - since a large percentage of hobbyists are Internet capable - I 
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>>a monthly Open (moderated) Chat in an IRC or Java Chat Room should be held.
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>Monthly, or whenever the need arises
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>>Second - All topics of discussion for the BOT should be posted in the BNL
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>And a forum on the AKA site or the above mentioned.
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>>and comments requested.  I would also like to see the various views of the
>>BOT members expressed publically in the BNL - not just the Chairman
>>announcing items that were passed, but also the opposing views.
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>I appreciate your thoughtful presentation of this.
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>Erny
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