Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > Both approaches together can be good -- immediate positive feedback, > followed up by more permanent recognition when appropriate. But IMO, the > immediate feedback is the most important for keeping volunteers motivated.
Based on my experience with OOoAuthors, as well as my own efforts to contribute, I think this is absolutely correct. If you are sincerely grateful to someone, you will not wait days to say so. A quick "thanks" takes just one minute. If you sincerely value the contribution, this isn't much to do. A rigid "volunteer recognition program" feels more like a corporation's way of pretentind to care. Think of a friend. A close friend you care about. When they are succesful at something, what do you do? Do you go silent and file an issue to have them in the "friend of the month" board? Or do you smile and say "congratulations!" ? Cheers, -- Daniel Carrera | I don't want it perfect, Join OOoAuthors today! | I want it Tuesday. http://oooauthors.org | --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
