RE: Why WYSIWYG for XML???

[eric -dot- dunn -at- ca -dot- transport -dot- bombardier -dot- com]

bounce-techwr-l-106467 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com wrote on 05/20/2004 08:41:50 AM:
> If the tech writer is writing product to satisfy the needs
> of "the next step in the modular process" instead of to 
> satisfy the needs of "the customer," this would tend to 
> increase our sense of alienation.

The customer for thousands of jobs/assignments in hundreds of different 
fields is "the next step in the process".

Some people find value and fulfilment knowing they are part of ensuring a 
greater whole functions correctly. Others need to be touchy feely with the 
output. There are jobs and situations to satisfy both personalities.

The professional responsibility of a worker is to know which situation 
they prefer and to realise that when the best way forward doesn't match 
their preference, it's time to move on.

Eric L. Dunn
Senior Technical Writer

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