>> >> I don't mind tangents either. However, I have to believe that there is >> a reason more structured meetings survive, grow and expand. >> I absolutely want discussion to be open and for the audience to feel >> they can participate, but not to the point that our invited guests >> cannot perform the task for which they were invited.
I have to admit I was sucked into some of the cross threads myself. With that said, my feeling is we should allow the presenter to complete the topic, unless it is stated that it is an open discussion. I've often wished for thirdparty meeting moderators in the working world when a topic has gotten heated or totally off the main subject. I think a "I think we should give mr. foo time to finish his presentation," from the the meeting coordinators is all that would be needed. I can see how it could be frustrating to have an hour to speak, and only get 10% into your presentation. _______________________________________________ RLUG mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.rlug.org/mailman/listinfo/rlug
