I like it the way it is, also.
It ain't broke, don't break it.

On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM, Ted Edwards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> It is great the way it is, leave it alone
>
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> From: "Kim Sterling" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:41 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [TN] FW: New interface for Technet - "last chance" to comment
>
> I previously sent this to you on July 6 and not much response but from the
>> few that did, it sounds like you are happy with the current Technet
>> interface (although you would like e-mail addresses taken out of the FROM
>> line). Just wanted to give you one last chance to let me know your thoughts
>> before our internal team meets at the end of July.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Kim
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Kim Sterling
>> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 12:01 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: New interface for Technet - your comments?
>>
>> One of the comments I received asked if participants could post profiles
>> and pictures of themselves. Unfortunately, this is not feasible on the
>> software we are currently using. However, we have been experimenting with
>> Groupsites and would like to offer this functionality to our Technet
>> participants. Of course, the drawback would be that everyone would have to
>> move to a new platform. However, Groupsites offers personal profiles
>> including biographies and photos, easy searching, file posting and
>> photograph posting, plus the opportunity for better group communications.
>> Consider it like a LinkedIn or Facebook, specifically set up for you for
>> free. Posts can be sent to you in digest form or in real time.
>>
>> Here are some example sites for you to look at (I've linked directly to
>> the discussion pages so it's not too overwhelming):
>>
>> http://capitolgreenroofs.groupsite.com/discussion/forums
>> http://champions.groupsite.com/discussion/forums
>> http://usergroup.doubletake.com/discussion/forums
>>
>> One of my concerns is whether companies are allowing access to sites like
>> this. I'd especially like any comments on people who can't click through
>> these links. The site would be set up by IPC and would be accessed through
>> our site, although you would have to create a free user account on
>> Groupsites to participate.
>>
>> I know there was discussion about attracting people from other countries
>> to Technet. I don't know what this would do specifically but a more
>> up-to-date interface offering more functionality would certainly attract
>> more participants, especially among younger people entering the field.
>>
>> Your comments on this idea are extremely welcome, either here on Technet,
>> to me personally or through a very tiny survey I set up at:
>> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=x3PS7MISHrXKFlhQPczCJA_3d_3d.
>>
>> If we do proceed, we would like to have some volunteers comment on the set
>> up of the new site and to test it out. You can volunteer through the survey
>> or to me directly.
>>
>> Thanks so much for your feedback. And, please note - this is not a "done
>> deal" - if the group hates this idea, we won't do it without your approval.
>>
>> Kim
>>
>>
>> Kimberly Sterling, CAE
>>
>> Vice President, Marketing and Communications
>>
>> IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
>> 3000 Lakeside Drive
>> Suite 309 S
>> Bannockburn, IL 60015-1249 USA
>> +1 847-597-2805 tel
>> +1 847-615-5605 fax
>> [log in to unmask]
>> www.ipc.org
>>
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