Comments on: Characterization tools and techniques – engaging with manufacturers http://characterizationmatters.org/2009/03/13/characterization-tools-and-techniques-engaging-with-manufacturers/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:15:06 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Gary Roby http://characterizationmatters.org/2009/03/13/characterization-tools-and-techniques-engaging-with-manufacturers/#comment-194 Gary Roby Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:01:36 +0000 http://characterizationmatters.org/?p=258#comment-194 I agree that information exchange between all parties - academic, manufacturer, government, corporate - is an important option for this website. Like many others I am also a little cynical about the "real" intentions of postings like those from Bob (by the way, I personally think his is well-intentioned), because of the long history of whitewash and hidden agendas in the guise of FYI's. Because of the importance of ensuring that the information is objective and not part of some hidden agenda, I would suggest that blogs like those from Bob - involving products, communications from businesses, etc - have their own response section specifically for businesses and their employees/representatives. Then readers will at least be alerted to the possibility of other agendas and research the information appropriately. You may also reserve the right to move a category to the business section if it appears to be more than just information exchange. While not a perfect solution it will give another way for people posting and people reading to review the postings in the appropriate way. Kudos to your efforts and to all those involved. Gary Roby I agree that information exchange between all parties – academic, manufacturer, government, corporate – is an important option for this website. Like many others I am also a little cynical about the “real” intentions of postings like those from Bob (by the way, I personally think his is well-intentioned), because of the long history of whitewash and hidden agendas in the guise of FYI’s.

Because of the importance of ensuring that the information is objective and not part of some hidden agenda, I would suggest that blogs like those from Bob – involving products, communications from businesses, etc – have their own response section specifically for businesses and their employees/representatives. Then readers will at least be alerted to the possibility of other agendas and research the information appropriately. You may also reserve the right to move a category to the business section if it appears to be more than just information exchange.

While not a perfect solution it will give another way for people posting and people reading to review the postings in the appropriate way.

Kudos to your efforts and to all those involved.

Gary Roby

]]> By: Glynn Skerratt http://characterizationmatters.org/2009/03/13/characterization-tools-and-techniques-engaging-with-manufacturers/#comment-195 Glynn Skerratt Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:28:49 +0000 http://characterizationmatters.org/?p=258#comment-195 Good idea - gets my vote. My own angle on this would be learning of improvements in instrumentation for workplace monitoring and OHS aspects - particularly portable units. Best Glynn. Good idea – gets my vote. My own angle on this would be learning of improvements in instrumentation for workplace monitoring and OHS aspects – particularly portable units.

Best

Glynn.

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