Posted by alexandra_k on October 3, 2006, at 17:47:21
In reply to Re: utterly and completely confused » alexandra_k, posted by gardenergirl on October 3, 2006, at 14:08:23
>But I can't imagine it would be an effective process or all that meaningful to the community if I (or another deputy) were to post here that I encountered an error or some other kind of glitch in the adminstration system while I was trying to complete a deputy task. Or to say, "Heads up. I noticed X, but I won't have time to do Y until Z. Anyone else available?" Or to say, "In the next X weeks, days, months, etc., I'm planning on or have to do Y IRL, so I will not be as available or will be gone until Z." Or, "Gee, Dr. Bob. I wish we had an easier way to do X."
I don't see how it would be ineffective. Deputies could be told that they should be sure to check the admin board regularly. I don't care whether it is meaningful to the community or not.
> I'm not sure I could imagine how a perfectly flat organization or group of any signficant number could function effectively for any period of time.
As we tend to say in philosophy: Be careful not to mistake a failure of imagination for an insight into necessity.
> Levels of structure in groups/organizations do foster inclusion and exclusion. I guess I've always experienced this as an artifact of group process and a "necessary evil" of sorts so that groups can function efficiently and effectively.
"Necessary evil".
If you see something as a "necessary evil" then... Well, it is pointless doing anything about it, of course. We could accept cancer and aids as necessary evils too, of course. Or we could strive to eliminate / reduce the amount of evil in the world.Would you like to remind me of your stance on small boards?
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