80/20 and puffing up (was Re: [Sigia-l] Right Side Navigation)

[Ron Zeno]

Jonathan wrote:

>If you work for clients, who pay you money to have opinions
>about something, then (in the absence of empirical evidence) it behoves
you
>to give one! 

I disagree.  In my own consulting, I'm constantly torn between giving
clients answers that they want to hear on a matter despite my knowledge
(or lack of knowledge) versus giving them responsible answers that give
clients the best information I have available along with my confidence
in that information.

Yes, we should give an opinion.  I suggest we do so responsibly.


> Lighten up. You're coming across as awfully bitter an twisted.

Ouch.  That hurts.  Sorry that I offended you so to draw such a hurtful
reaction.


Yes, Andrew took the discussion in another direction, and he changed the
subject to note that.  I read Andrew's response in that context, that it
was another topic.  Please don't read into my remarks any criticism of
how opinions are being expressed in the navigation discussion.


- Ron Zeno