absorb
August 7, 2006

Hi James - I'm glad you mentioned them. Can we discuss it? I got their propoganda in the mail and was thoroughly dissapointed by the whole thing. Would love to know what everyone thought!

absorb
August 8, 2006

Thanks James - a nz google search for mr smith led to some interesting finds. Especially in regards to the spammer, I've recieved two emails - one was through my website, the other was very dissapointing in it's execution.

barnaclebarnes
August 9, 2006

He used to own Go Kiwi Internet. He shows up to the Auckland Web Design Meetup most months if you want to chat to him about it. I'm sitting on the fence to see how things pan out. I prefer grassroots, non-profit organisations myself.

Barry
August 10, 2006

To what end Tim? What would you like this organisation to do or achieve?
I'm not sure its entirely necessary. Theres TUANZ and Best awards if you want your work to be judged by your peers. Not to mention any number of overseas competitions online. If its industry affiliation you're after, like James I would suggest DINZ. They certainly have much more 'standing in the community' whatever that might mean.
Ha! I can't believe I'm saying that, every year I find most if not all the web entries at the Best awards laughable and am incredulous at what wins awards.

*Other than our entries of course. And when we win. Ha!

I'm with you barnaclebarnes on the fence sitting, I'm not pre-judging anyone or anything, but, in my opinion, the idea of a commercial venture calling itself an "association" and puporting to do things on behalf of an "industry" makes me instantly sceptical. I can't fathom what benefits might be had by joining up. Hot cup of tea at the Grey Lynn Community Centre perhaps?