Hello Carol,

> Springing off your message Jeff and hope you do not mind:

Not at all.

>> Personally, I would be more interested in a candidates communication
>> skills and their ability to articulate the written word than their
>> expertise in writing code. General knowledge in FTN software operation

> My questions for all candidates are pretty basic.
> 1- Do you have the capability of working well with others regardless of 
> countr of origin?
> 2- Are you capable of understanding that what you know in your zone isnt 
> how others operate and able to listen/learn so you can wisely make 
> decisions that will not harm another zone?
> This is what we should be really asking.

I agree Carol. While everyone is free to think and entertain the opinion of
their choice. I don't see the FTSC as zone or country dependent in any way.

The FTSC is a group of people to document technical standards. Nowhere  IMHO
should any zone or country biases be used or included in the 
performance of a FTSC members duties. I would hope that all current and
potential future FTSC members already realize that.


Jeff

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