[Imc-web] Feature http://www.ucimc.org/node/2113 BTP feature

[dan blah]

Well at least I know how to write the IMCfest feature :)

Mike Lehman wrote:
> OK, I will do this,
> http://www.ucimc.org/node/2113
> but only because it is an IMC-affiliated project.
>
> Even so, this announcement really does not qualify to be a Feature,
> even under this provision of our policies. It provides no background
> for the reader, is unclear even as to exactly what the BTP concept is,
> and presumes by its narrow and cryptic nature that only "insiders"
> would have any interest in attending the event.
>
> Oh, for an explanatory paragraph or two, to tell readers what BTP is,
> why the conference is being held here and who is attending, and why
> they might want to get involved. It would be nice if it had enough
> text for even a teaser, instead of cutting out in the middle of
> telling the reader what the title's of Saturday events are, even if
> there is no real description of the speakers or their topic. Whether
> it's free or not or even the public is invited to attend beyond the
> ending poetry event is unclear.
>
> I don't mean to sound so grumpy, but it's a pity that this resource is
> so poorly used when it could be so much more productive, as well as
> interesting to readers.
> Mike Lehman
>
> Brian Dolinar wrote:
>> Can we feature the announcement about the BTP conference?
>>
>> http://www.ucimc.org/node/2113
>>
>> BD
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