Historical Review

[joleeneviltwin]

Why does every thread that refers to the CPS exam and IAAP degenerate?



 ok, not *every* thread, but many ... looking back through the pages and pages of topics.

[bethalize]

Degenerate? Only because people feel so passionately about things - which is good - and we always manage to pull back together.



I think it is good that people feel able to express strong opinions amongst the rest of us.



As for the odd misunderstanding and off day - well, we're only human after all.

(at least, I am).

[whitesatin]

Any topic that involves a subject that people are passionate about has the potential to degenerate.  I believe that the CPS Exam thread is an excellent thread.  There has been a lot of useful information exchanged and posters have done an excellent job getting the topic back on track.  My congratulations to all of you involved.  



WhiteSatin

[whitesatin]

Liz,



It's funny.  You and I posted at almost the same time and our answers were almost identical.  



WS  

[execsec]

You know, I really liked the CPS thread and sometimes the tone of different posters is hard to interpret since there is no face to face meeting.  I enjoyed learning everyone's opinions and it made me think about different aspects of the CPS test.



I agree, passions about IAAP and CPS are much like discussions between working moms and stay at home moms can be sometimes.

[joleeneviltwin]

Well, it seems to be more than a passion for the subject.  Sometimes it gets downright rude.

[disallusioned]

I normally don't post but this is something I too have noticed.  I agree that when folks feel strongly about something that they will post accordingly. But what about seeing the other's viewpoint.  If it is a topic you feel strongly about why are you so quick to pick up your sword and skewer your opponent instead of calmly talking it out and perhaps swaying them to your view, and if not that, then at least parting friends who agree to disagree?

I don't have enough knowledge of the IAAP to speak intelligently about it, or their certification, but I can see both views.  It's like watching a tennis match. Volley 1 to the anti-IAAP, matched by the IAAP supporters.  I suspect the IAAP, as well as any certifications, degrees, etc, are only as good as the people in them, those who use them, and the location you are in.  

Where I am IAAP doesn't seem to be thought of that highly or as a beneficial source for admins to use, but from some of the posters here it appears that they have other experiences.  I don't belittle IAAP but I do stand by my thoughts that it is not a worthwhile group in my area.  Should that be changed? Yes.  Can it change?  Yes.  Should I be willing to head this up?  Yes, if I have the time.

So both parties, those for and against IAAP, are right.  Getting furious doesn't do anyone any favors and doesn't help anybody learn anything about IAAP.

Sorry so wordy.  No disrespect meant to anyone in particular or any group.

[joleeneviltwin]

My point is just that this subject causes more snide comments than any other on these boards.  Why is that?

[dedlered]

Joleen, it is the passion that drives the people...  

[joleeneviltwin]

dedlered, I'm sorry, but my passion for a subject does not cause me to make snide comments or mean replies.

[dedlered]

Joleen, all that aside, the playground is in harmony, lets leave it be..





 

[whitesatin]

Not everyone is the same.  Sometimes we misinterpret the written word and take offense where none was intended.  I know that I have been guilty of that in the past which I'm not proud to admit (See my post in Proactive Article thread as an example).  We try to keep cool heads around here and for the most part, I believe we are succesful.



Ideally, we take the rude remarks and ignore them. Ocassionally a thread erupts into a flame war.  The problem is, once we hit the "Send" button, we can't take it back.



Other than people are passionate about CPS, I have no clue as to why CPS related threads tend to bring out the negative postings.  Do you have any ideas as to why this might be Joleen?  I'd like to hear your thoughts or theories because I sure can't come up with anything other than passion and misunderstanding of intent.



WS  

[joleeneviltwin]

What do you mean, leave it be?  I'm asking a question.  What's the harm in that?

[joleeneviltwin]

And before I state my theory on the subject, WhiteSatin, I would prefer to read the opinions of others.

[whitesatin]

I'm looking forward to that because I have often wondered the same thing.    Anybody else out there have any theories?



WS