Maybe the USMS leadership should recognize that the USMS Forum is a good source of information...It looks like, once again, I did not choose my words wisely.
First, based on forum statistics, it appears most members of the board have read this thread, however I can’t tell how closely they are following it.
Second, it would have been better to state point 2 as something like “2) For better or worse USMS leadership does not typically set policy based on negative criticism offered by a few individuals through social media.” I still believe if someone is interested in influencing policy, then your best option is to provide viable reasoned solutions.
Third, some Masters Swimming programs and policies in place today have arisen out of forum suggestions. So our leaders do listen, and like most people our volunteers are more likely to act on positive and specific suggestions rather than negative and general criticism.
Maybe the USMS leadership should recognize that the USMS Forum is a good source of information...It looks like, once again, I did not choose my words wisely.
First, based on forum statistics, it appears most members of the board have read this thread, however I can’t tell how closely they are following it.
Second, it would have been better to state point 2 as something like “2) For better or worse USMS leadership does not typically set policy based on negative criticism offered by a few individuals through social media.” I still believe if someone is interested in influencing policy, then your best option is to provide viable reasoned solutions.
Third, some Masters Swimming programs and policies in place today have arisen out of forum suggestions. So our leaders do listen, and like most people our volunteers are more likely to act on positive and specific suggestions rather than negative and general criticism.
