#31580
Sorry, guys, but what you're describing is "single sourcing" and it's been around for a while. And I don't think redefining "dynamic publishing" is going to work, either, because that term already means something.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Palimpsest (2008). Articles>Document Design>Single Sourcing>QuarkXPress
#31583
Social Media 101: Now Everyone's a Technical Writer
Free and cheap tools (blogging software, cheap digital cameras) have made "many-to-many" communication possible. This is sometimes called the "rise of the creative class." People are shifting from being consumers to creators.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Palimpsest (2008). Articles>Writing>Collaboration>Social Networking
#34627
As you may have heard, STC is in a financial crisis. According to the board of directors meeting minutes from May 5, 2009, STC must retain membership "for the next year or STC will be out of business in two years." I believe that STC needs to make some significant changes in the following areas.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Palimpsest (2009). Articles>TC>Community Building>STC
#34695
This is the Future of Technical Communication
In the absence of safety concerns, I think that accuracy must win. Thus, as the information curator, you have a responsibility to correct inaccurate information. If the inaccuracy is truly dangerous, you may need to edit the post directly. Make sure that you disclosure what you've done with brackets.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Palimpsest (2009). Articles>TC>Technical Writing>Wikis
#34710
The authoring tool does matter. Writers are focusing on the wrong set of issues (leading, kerning, print formatting), none of which is actually relevant for the output.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Palimpsest (2009). Articles>Documentation>Technical Writing>Software
