[Equest-users] eQUEST Help Desk Funding

[Carol Gardner]

I am all ears. That being said this needs to be seen by all.
With respect,
Carol

On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Nick Caton <ncaton at smithboucher.com> wrote:

>  Carol,
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> First, let me say your advice is certainly a very valuable part of these
> mailing lists.  If we were to make an abbreviated list of individuals whose
> contributions are deserving of monetary compensation, I do not doubt your
> name would find its way onto that list.  Establishing such a compensated
> position, at least in the public eye, seems a slippery slope to me however…
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> Between you and me:  I’m somewhat concerned about where that would place
> junior members like myself, who desire to volunteer our time/experience as
> we can as it helps us grow and learn new things…   In an environment where
> senior modelers would be obligated to respond to every posted inquiry, that
> might create a distinction where the suggestions/discussions initiated by
> people like me would be less welcome, possibly even discouraged?  For a
> hypothetical, if someone posted a situation/conundrum for which I might have
> a unique idea/solution, I might be less inclined to share if I knew “oh…
> Carol will get to that – it’s her job after all.”
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> A bit rambly, but I suppose I’m generally concerned that starting an
> “official” position of support would inherently create a dichotomy of
> “unofficial” contributors, whose active participation/learning might be
> discouraged.
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> All things told, I recognize it’s not really my business – just thought you
> might like to hear some thoughts =).
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> Respectfully,
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> ~Nick
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> *From:* equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
> equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *Carol Gardner
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:45 PM
> *To:* eQUEST Users List
> *Cc:* Benville, Jim; ed.wall at ee.doe.gov
> *Subject:* [Equest-users] eQUEST Help Desk Funding
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> All,
>
> For the right amount of money, a dedicated land line, and a dedicated
> computer, I will function as your dedicated Help Desk. Let me know who is
> interested in funding me to be this resource. Let me know how much you think
> this resource is worth. As you all know by now unless you've been sleeping,
> I am a self-employed professional that takes time to answer your questions
> but must quit giving my time away for free.
>
> --
> Carol Gardner PE
>



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Carol Gardner PE
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