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Subject: RE: [etmf] LinkedIn Groups on OASIS work
(a) I think its clear that TC members shouldn't post comments on LinkedIn (or other forums) in order to solicit comments on the TC's technical work - I disagree. The vast majority of industry who will use the emerging standard are not TC members and never will be. A LI forum allows us to understand how industry is thinking on topics that we are discussing. (b) As a byproduct of forum postings on the future (or current) work of the TC, mis-statements of fact and negative forum messages can propagate, negatively impacting the valuable work of the TC. - The implication of this statement is that mis-statement of facts and/or negative messages have been posted on LI by TC members, I would like to understand what discussion post is being interpreted in this light. I know of no such message. I was responsible for posting a comment to solicit industry discussion and debate on a specific topic that we as a TC were discussion within our meetings. perfectly valid. No negative content included. (c) To reiterate, the appropriate channel for soliciting official comments from the public on the work of the TC is through the OASIS eTMF Technical Committee's mail group and issues area. - Absolutely agree, The LI group is for UNOFFICIAL comment and that is the purpose of the comment posted there…. to encourage discussion and debate by those members of industry who are not able to participate in our TC but who wish to make unofficial comments. It is not always necessary or desired for comments to be formally submitted to the TC’s email group as official comments. This is very relevant to our work at hand i.e. understanding what industry is thinking on the topics that we as a TC are discussing. Given that we have no major pharmaceutical companies represented on the TC, it is important for industry to have a forum to discuss these topics without feeling they have to submit them formally. If the TC do not see a need for such a forum, so be it. From: Zack Schmidt [mailto:zs@sureclinical.net] Hi Carol, Thanks for your comments. I think its clear that TC members shouldn't post comments on LinkedIn (or other forums) in order to solicit comments on the TC's technical work. As a byproduct of forum postings on the future (or current) work of the TC, mis-statements of fact and negative forum messages can propagate, negatively impacting the valuable work of the TC. To reiterate, the appropriate channel for soliciting official comments from the public on the work of the TC is through the OASIS eTMF Technical Committee's mail group and issues area. On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Eldin Rammell, Rammell Consulting <eldin.rammell@rammell.com> wrote: With respect, the eTMF Standards LinkedIn Group has amassed over 200 members on the basis that this was a group linked to the OASIS initiative. I think it would be disingenuous to keep this group operational if it is no longer serving that purpose. If the group is to cease as the official external discussion forum, I recommend that it be closed down. If CareLex choose not to do this, it would be reasonable for a message to be posted to all existing subscribers and for the notice to remain plainly visible on the group to state that it has NO CONNECTION with the OASIS Technical Committee. Members of the group can then choose for themselves whether to remain on the group or to opt out. I personally think it would be dishonest not to make such a statement if the purpose/function of a group changes. I would favour the creation of a new LI group with Carol as Group Manager to provide a forum for non-OASIS members to discuss topics that we as a TC are discussing. Regards, Eldin. From: etmf@lists.oasis-open.org [mailto:etmf@lists.oasis-open.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Alpert Palchak All, You may recall we discussed early in the TC, the use of the logo that CareLex had offered to the group, but the TC opted not to use it, which we respect. It is now the property of CareLex. I recommend we remove the link to the eTMF LinkedIn page from the TC page to prevent any concern, even though the link is clearly listed as an External Resource on the TC page. Best, Jennifer From: etmf@lists.oasis-open.org [mailto:etmf@lists.oasis-open.org] On Behalf Of Carol Geyer Some questions have been raised about the appropriate use of LInkedIn Groups. To be sure, there are many LI Groups that promote specific OASIS work. These are not official OASIS resources; generally, they are "owned" by a member and "managed" by one or more members and staff (me). Here's how OASIS handles LinkedIn Groups: 1) OASIS lists the LI Group on the TC homepage in the "External Resources" section. However, that section is supposed to include the preface: 'Although not produced by the OASIS <name> TC, the following information may offer useful insights into its work.' Somehow, that statement was not included when we created the eTMF TC (my fault). I just now added it, so that's clear. 2) A TC may vote to adopt its own logo (which does not have to incorporate the OASIS logo in any way). Staff will add a TC-approved logo to the TC's homepage. The approved logo should be used on the associated LinkedIn Group as well. 3) A LinkedIn Group associated with a TC must have this text in its Rules (and must abide by this practice): 4) Group Permissions must be set to allow anyone to join the Group. Anyone on LI is "Free to post comments, and submit discussions for approval."
5) Once posted, Discussions and comments should *never* be deleted. This is essential to preserving the integrity of the open dialogue.
I hope this provides clarity. If you have additional questions, please let me know.
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