LIVING UP TO ACADEMIC STANDARDS

[David]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

BUT PERHAPS MEMBERS OF LIKE MINDS MAY MEET AND GET TOGETHER HERE VIA E- MAIL OR PM AND WORK TOGETHER ON PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE FORUMS. TRAINED PEOPLE IN THESE MANY FIELDS OF INTREST ARE SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED AS THEY ARE USUALLY THE ONES WHO WRITE THE REFRENCES WE ALL SEARCH FOR.

Barry, i think this has happened on numerous occasions and would most certainly encourage like minded forumites to to form outside projects to these Forums.

[Emanuel]

Hi all,

Ibrahim, six years ago I had asked about the possibility of publishing forum content in some form or other, recognizing the value of the informal expertise (experience) in this forum. The issues and difficulties with the idea identified then were the same identified above. Some support was voiced, however, for sending out proceedings from forum meetings/talks in electronic format. Something in the vein of the Timonium seminar.

Such a thing requires organization, investment in time and money and considerable dedication. And it requires consistent participation. Perhaps more than most of the members here are looking for. While immensely grateful to Lee and Oriental-Arms for their sponsorship of the forum and of the Timonium event, I gather that most members here come to the forum for its pleasant informality and ease of use.

Publishing or formal accreditation is simply beyond what most people want from this forum

Best regards,
Emanuel