ORIGINAL: frankp
As one of the original volunteers that joined the STF, I have to agree that the STF was doomed to failure from the first day. Many of the volunteers gave a lot of their time and had some very good ideas, however, if an idea does not come from the wise men on the EC it does not stand a chance. Another problem was that the STF began to opperate before all of the procedures were put in place so many people became fustrated. I do believe that the concept was good but it was never properly put into place. At this point, I belive it is dead. The GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB IS ALIVE AND WELL.
Right! Exactly.
After serving on a few committees I have come to the understanding that they are often formed to keep "activists" busy and ultimately wear them down...often the desires of the "select few" are enacted despite the committee's work... very frustrating to waste energy along those lines...
Now with that being said, not all committees are a waste but you have to use sharp judgement to determine the value of each and that determination will have to factor in the grade of the GOB variable from the onset...