Its something which once we have come into contact with it, gradually occupies our our very thought, until we can think of nothing else.
In other words its an addiction I agree and also has got a physiologic effect of sharing the emotions.
Wow. I’ve never considered this as addictive. My opinion of it has always been that it’s a meeting place for many, interested in a similar subject, nothing more. With that, depending on my work schedule, personal commitments, etc, I come and go to this group (PPRune) as I please, when it suits me.
An addiction, as I understand addiction to be, is the inability to make that choice.
Nevertheless, each is allowed their own opinion, and at the least, the rest of us have to respect that, regardless of our own believes.
Another very important aspect of pprune is using it for publicity. In some parts of the world like in the ME there's no effective exchange of the information between the upper and lower levels of company and its only natural that nepotism does find a flourishing ground and people just keep lying to each and every one in order to secure their positions numbing the whole efficiency, therefore publishing the relevant info here provides very much needed transparency.
Transparency is enormously important for the improvement of any outfit as it brings up the problems to the surface in order to be solved hopefully.
Okay, this is your opinion, and I respect your right to have that opinion. But, I – in my opinion - strongly disagree.
First, this is an anonymous forum. Each of us has no idea who the other members really are or where they come from. And, unless we decide to publish our personal details (Not a good idea on any internet forum) then we remain anonymous.
With that, publicity is next to impossible. However, this group of anonymous players could be perceived as providing some form of publicity – either positive or negative – but again, as the players are anonymous, how much faith can we put into their opinions?
Regardless, I don’t think that any reputable company would use the information posted here in a decision making process. Of course, one could use any number of the opinions stated – and if similar and abundant – use those to form conclusions about policies, etc. Provided, that they have tangible evidence to support those conclusions outside this forum.
But again, all the players are anonymous, so how much can we trust as fact?
If we are really interested players in this anonymous game, we have to play responsibly. Don’t take everything you read as the gospel, and when you decide to post, write your post considering that someone MAY take your remarks, opinions, and suggestions AS the gospel.
But, I am going to read the book. Maybe after that, I’ll have a different opinion.
Cheers /cj