Posted by michael on March 19, 2000, at 3:03:13
In reply to nay-saying colleagues..., posted by bob on March 19, 2000, at 1:28:37
> > Recently at work, a couple of my colleagues have stated concerns on my giving my opinions and advice over the internet. They say that I am setting myself up for a lawsuit....
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> Tell them they should pop in and lurk around for a while -- they may learn something, too. Amazing what you can learn when you shut up and listen.
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> Not that I pay attention to my own advice, tho...
> bob
Cam-By all means, come up w/some standard disclaimer if need be, and put it at the beg or end of each of your posts... It's obviously kind of a pain in the ass for you to do, and for us to read... But if it'll give you any margin of protection from some "real nut" as opposed to us, it's worth it.
Btw, bob has a good point... tell them you sign yourself as "the farmicist" or whatever, (for annonimity at work) and tell them to check this place out.
They may still be hesistant to post advice themselves, but I bet they'd find it interesting hear how things work in reality, as opposed to how they work in a text book. Don't mean to be too condescending (sp?)...
I just appreciate you taking the time to offer us some of your insights and experience/knowledge... Unfortunately, I can actually understand their apprehension.
Bottom line from me is that your input is definitely valued and appreciated.
poster:michael
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