Comments on: Conference speaker’s pledge

By: Ro

Ro — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:14:49 +0000

These are some basic tips that really make a speaker stand out above the crowd.

By: Maxine Sherrin

Maxine Sherrin — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:00:01 +0000

People outside Australia are familiar with the work of The Divinyls?

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:03:28 +0000

I will not become a womb of light. really??

By: DD web design

DD web design — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:00:54 +0000

thanks for you 10 commendments

By: JeffW

JeffW — Fri, 25 May 2007 21:00:48 +0000

how about :
11) I will not speak (drone) in a monotone.

12) I will not speak so far from a monotone that I act like a ‘motivational speaker’ (ie idiot)

13) I will not feel compelled to read all the words of every slide. I will remember that most of my audience probably knows how to read.

not saying you’d ever do those things, just adding them to the list. I’ve seen them abused enough times.

btw, does your #10 count if you are behind a podium? (ala Police Academy) ;-)

And was #8 referring to *your* chair or the chairs of the audience?

By: emilio

emilio — Wed, 23 May 2007 22:52:04 +0000

You spoiled The Crying Game. Now, please, tell us something about your first slide! :)

By: erat

erat — Mon, 21 May 2007 17:33:48 +0000

So, what about rapidly and recklessly skipping around the outer edges of the stage, sweating profusely, screaming like an idiot the entire time, then stopping at the microphone and yelling “I…LOVE…THIS…COMPANYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHH?” I didn’t see it on the list.

Also, please clarify: when you think about me you’ll touch ME instead? I may have to charge you admission for something like that.

By: Trace Meek

Trace Meek — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:43:29 +0000

You mean what he did to the dog?

By: Jeffrey Zeldman

Jeffrey Zeldman — Fri, 18 May 2007 16:01:41 +0000

I’m thinking of Mr. Meyer’s poking mild fun at those who would take staunch positions on “code” vs. “markup.”

Let alone what he said about the dog.

By: Trace Meek

Trace Meek — Fri, 18 May 2007 13:53:02 +0000

How about, “I will not make those little ‘air quotation marks’ with my fingers” and, “I will say or do something playfully controversial, to pique people’s interest.” (I’m thinking of Mr. Meyer’s poking mild fun at those who would take staunch positions on “code” vs. “markup.”)

By: Sofa King

Sofa King — Thu, 17 May 2007 17:04:01 +0000

i think you broke every one of those rules at the seattle eventapart last year. i’ll be checking to make sure they’re followed this year.

see you in seattle.

By: y0mbo

y0mbo — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:51:51 +0000

If you’re not thinking about me, are all bets off?

By: Todd Little

Todd Little — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:25:44 +0000

I will wear comfortable slacks.

By: Jeffrey Zeldman

Jeffrey Zeldman — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:02:36 +0000

True, some readers are unfamiliar with the Divinyls. They are also unfamiliar with Tim O'Reilly and The New Yorker.

By: tucola

tucola — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:39:09 +0000

Very funny. Might I add:

10(a). I will not make references to early 1990s one hit wonders from Australian rock music bands that may fail to be picked up by younger members of the audience.