Re: Request for Help: Group Name Dilemma

I don't see any problem, here, Dale. Is this a list about discussing 
resistance as a resource? If so, the name is fine. If not, the name may 
still be fine.

Speaking for myself, I am happy to be on a list associated with you.

-- James

On Thu, 8 May 2003, Wayne Strider wrote:

> Dale,
> No preference.
> Wayne.
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Dale Emery 
>   To: Resistance as a Resource 
>   Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 4:16 AM
>   Subject: [resistance] Request for Help: Group Name Dilemma
> 
> 
> 
>   I've created a problem for myself, and I'd like your input about 
>   how to resolve it.
> 
>   I've decided to focus my consulting business on resistance.  The 
>   tag line, or motto, that I want to use for my business is 
>   "Resistance as a Resource."  I've used that phrase as the name of 
>   a workshop and as the name of an article.  The name captures the 
>   essence of my attitude about resistance.  Many people associate 
>   the name with me.
> 
>   When I created this Yahoo! Group back in February, I didn't know 
>   I would be focusing my business in this way.  So I gave the group 
>   a name that I thought would help attract people who approach 
>   resistance with curiosity and respect.
> 
>   Given the wonderful things that have happened in this group in 
>   the two weeks since we've started the dialogue, I want the group 
>   to continue as a community of peers.  I want this to be /our/ 
>   group, not Dale's group.
> 
>   I worry that calling the group by a name that is somewhat 
>   associated with me, and that I want to associate even more 
>   strongly with me, will detract from the spirit of community.
> 
>   I'm thinking of two possibilities.  First, I can change the name 
>   of the group to something that is not so closely identified with 
>   me.  Second, I can leave the name as is.  For the past few days, 
>   I've been considering a third option of finding a different motto 
>   for my business.  I've decided that the third option doesn't fit 
>   for me right now.
> 
>   Changing the name of the group would change the e-mail address 
>   and the web address (URL).  If we want to do this, I'd like to do 
>   it soon, while the membership is relatively small.
> 
>   What are your thoughts about this?  Would you like me to leave 
>   the name as is?  Change it?  To what?  ("Resistance" is already 
>   taken.)  What other possibilities do you see?
> 
>   Thank you,
>   Dale
> 
>   -- 
>   Web:    http://www.dhemery.com
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