[MD] A PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS "THE POINT"

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting ian glendinning <psybertron at gmail.com>:

> Platt,
> You said
> It's been my experience that those who "emerge" from a group are not necessarily
> the best leaders, nor are the best works produced by a committee.
> 
> Wholeheartedly agreed.
> OK so where from there ?
> We know what you don't like.
> 
> What is the alternative to letting leaders "emerge".
> No clues needed ? Shall we spread a little of that precious democratic
> freedom, maybe ?

The alternative is what happens in everyday life. Potential leaders are 
subjected to a series of tests over time. Those who do well move up. Those
who don't flunk out.

> What kinds of "committee" are the lesser of that particular evil ?
> (Maybe transparent ones we can replace at the drop of a hat, maybe
> ones that don't "produce" anything, merely resolve editorial chores on
> our behalf. What are your ideas ?)

One author working with one editor. That's my idea. 

> Ian
> aka The Prick (of Conscience, what else ?)
> BTW I didn't know you believed in the existence of emergence :-)

I don't. That's why I put it in quotes. "Emerge" like "chance" is weasle way
of saying, "I don't know."  But, I could be wrong. :-)

By the way, it's nice to be back in your good graces on some issues.

Platt




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