Humor certainly has a place in lighter web apps like Yahoo! Maps. Sadly, I don't get to put humor in our PLM software. Someone who wants to know how to release Rev B of their PCB components doesn't want to read delightful plays on words. ...Well, maybe they're OK with it as long as it's discrete.
Please, tip your waitresses. Chris -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Margulis Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:21 AM To: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: [TCP] Appropriate humor in tech comm Whenever the subject of humor comes up, tech writers break into camps--the Never camp; the Possible but Tricky and Best to Avoid camp; the Right for Some Products camp. I'm in the Precept and Example camp. I figure if we examine great examples, we can learn something. So, without further ado... 1. Point your browser to http://maps.google.com/. 2. Click the Get Directions link. 3. Enter New York in the From box. 4. Enter London in the To box. 5. Click the Get Directions button. 6. Put down your coffee. 7. Scroll to step 23. Dick http://www.dmargulis.com/ http://ampersandvirgule.blogspot.com/ ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
