[Hidden-tech] Why the FORUMS? Because they are useful!

[A - Z International]

Hi guys,

I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about my posting re: 
FORUMS. I'm not pushing use of the FORUMS for everyone, just alerting 
folks of there usefulness -- particularly for clusters of folks who 
want to communicate OFF LIST with each other. And, as I told people 
at the opening program in September, this is the year I'm 
experimenting with creating collaborative work teams from within the 
HT network. No, I don't run HT anymore or serve on the board, but I 
see ways of leveraging our talents and am pursuing experimenting with 
ways that the network can help all of us survive and thrive professionally.

So, for example, when time allows my plans is to post information on 
the FORUMS for the following clusters that I've created and suggest 
(if anyone wants) you do the same for a cluster that interests YOU:

1) I've already created a cluster that relates to kids and 
technology, which will meet again as soon as we find a location. Once 
we sort that out I will post information on the FORUMS. Anyone in the 
cluster can also post information, including tips, articles, etc . . .

2) Someday soon I will unveil a project that can involve many of you 
professionally relating to tourism when I get a chance. I'm calling 
it Traveler Co-op and there could be work for everyone from writers, 
to database folks and Web designers, marketing/sales, etc . . . The 
FORUMS are a perfect place to post information that we can share to 
build this business.

3) And we have a project going to build a stupa (or shrine) that has 
involved about 20 in the network already from photographers to 
others. In the future, I will post detailed information on the FORUMS 
for those interested.

I ask why bore everyone with the details of these ongoing projects? 
As noted, I will post notices to the list here and there alerting 
others to developments that might interest them, as the list is a 
useful way of directing people to the FORUMS.

Once again, the point I was making was that we have an underutilized 
resource that could be used by those who want to conduct ongoing 
projects, discussions and collaborations. No one is forcing you to 
use this tool, so why worry about my promoting it? If it helps some 
of you, that's what counts.

best,

Amy Zuckerman
Hidden-Tech Founder