All –
My thoughts on why this Yes consensus seems to be “very close to done” yet remains ill-advised are posted here for your consideration:
A more concise statement on my best recommendation for achieving the Consensus we want and need is found here, on the “ballot” page:
http://wiki.directproject.org/Direct+Ecosystem+Community+Consensus+Statement+-+August+4%2C+2011
If we believe that Direct Messaging and viable Ecosystems as previously described are a good thing for stakeholders – providers, patients, agencies and vendors, then I believe it is worth a bit more of your time and attention to assure that we get this pivotal step done right the first time. My sense is that a little more specificity will take nothing away and assure a faster pathway to adoption and success in all corners.
My suggestion to you is simple – take a quick look at the posted comments and, if you feel they are helpful, please enter a vote of ‘Yes with comments’ or ‘No’ in the Endorsement column and enter ‘consider Odden’s suggestion’ in the Comments column.
Thank you.
John Odden
P.S. If any discussion would be helpful to you (or me), please call me on (949) 842-2468. I’m back in Southern California working now through Friday.