Comments on PowerPoint-Off!

this would be great if powerpoint wasn't the worst way of making an argument or conveying a complicated idea. but as, a performance piece, why not?

PowerPoint -- where's the power? What's the point?

I want a pro wrestling match. Both of you in trunks, oiled. Forearm smashes, headlocks, the works.

You can declaim your comments with dignity while you pretend to fight.

I'll referee.

Doug Nufer

Uhhh, add some beers and this could be the absolute best thing since Salon of Shame.

Sometimes, you've got to see the vision of the future shot against the wall from an AV projector.

It looks, however, as if Mr. Boudinot has been defeated without much of a fight. (from the comments section on the article). I've asked Mr. Boudinot to reconsider his concession, and I hope he does. I believe the matter should be resolved. In the business world, such matters are resolved with PowerPoint presentations..

I also hope that other people feel entitled encouraged to say what they would like to see from the so called community based writing arts center known as Richard Hugo House. In its currently rudderless state during the sudden and bizarre absence of Lyall Bush, this seems like a good occasion to do so..

I think Seattle is awash (World Class!) in excellent readings and events at Elliott Bay, The Seattle Public Library, Seattle Arts and Lectures, Town Hall, Bumbershoot, the UW Bookstore, and the Kane Hall Lecture series. Richard Hugo House’s mission used to explicitly address community-based writing and writes who may not find a stage or institutional (not necessarily financial) support at these other venues. I believe under Bush, this mission has been thrown out. I offered a specific “vision” of what that would look like. Mr. Boudinot remains unconvinced, as I remain unconvinced by his view. I would like to show my explanation. I would like to see Mr. Boudinot explanation. If the board of Hugo House has expectations from the Executive Director, in turn, what are the expectations of the community from this community-based arts organization? I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who has a “vision.”

Briggs, the only vision you have is of a sandwich going into your fat mouth.

I do like sandwiches, and I was actually eating one when I read this. But I'd say it isn't my mouth that is fat. And sadly, Ryan Boudinot is no longer my friend on FaceBook or MySpace. Alas. I will miss his status updates. I miss having been in his top eight for so long.