tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post577273832130310330..comments2024-03-24T15:07:18.773+01:00Comments on The Stuttering Brain: Dave - International Stuttering Association - Time for Change?Tom Weidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084153394215001999noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-66601374156738732392009-08-31T14:45:38.666+02:002009-08-31T14:45:38.666+02:00@Ted
Thank you@Ted<br />Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-84287546391633533132009-08-30T13:56:56.049+02:002009-08-30T13:56:56.049+02:00I am a regular reader of this blog and I cannot be...I am a regular reader of this blog and I cannot believe that the Stuttering Brain blog has gone off onto such a tangent to talk about such rubbish. It sounds like a whole lot of miscommunication to me. People who stutter tend to have communication problems at all levels and are highly sensitive. It sounds like a poor communicator doing battle with an over sensitive team mate. I was in Cavtat and could never understand why Benny Ravid was made chair of the ISA. It should be someone with good communication skills at all levels. I think both of the Australian, John Steggles and Mark Irwin would be much better suited to such an important role and they are both well known and respected by the stuttering community. Both, particularly John have been involved at an international level for a very, very long time and I think he has a good understanding of stuttering treatment and support group stuctures. Michael Sugarman has also proven himself as an ideal candidate. If a mistake has been made don't leave it to the other board members (who are probably afraid for their own position) to make the necessary changes. A vote by member nations is what is needed and that can be organised by anyone. In the mean time I think Mr Ravid should be given more respect in public debate while ever he is the Chair of the ISA. He is clearly out of his depth but deserves the understanding that all of us would like if we found ourselves in this situation.<br /><br />TedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-85690813610495767012009-08-27T00:08:39.691+02:002009-08-27T00:08:39.691+02:00Are they really corrupt?
Say something...don'...Are they really corrupt?<br /><br />Say something...don't be afraid.<br /><br />The greatest tragedy is staying silent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-86270843076675049792009-08-26T14:03:39.645+02:002009-08-26T14:03:39.645+02:00To Anonymous,
If you think these organisations (yo...To Anonymous,<br />If you think these organisations (you quote ISA,BSA) are really corrupt, why not attend their AGM's (three yearly for the ISA) and make your criticisms known. I am sure they will be pleased to address constructive criticism. Useful comments and ideas are valuable.<br /><br />KeithKeith Bossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-48225483919440250382009-08-26T08:45:21.564+02:002009-08-26T08:45:21.564+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Norbert @ BSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777494290357326626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-11911505056999203242009-08-26T08:16:17.730+02:002009-08-26T08:16:17.730+02:00When I read this interview, it was simply a confir...When I read this interview, it was simply a confirmation that these stuttering organizations (ISA, BSA etc.) are totally irrelevant, redundant and (dare I say it) corrupt. If we want to make any improvements, we need to clean out these organizations and start from the beginning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-27442172800379926152009-08-26T04:01:50.818+02:002009-08-26T04:01:50.818+02:00can someone say more about:
"I'd leave t...can someone say more about:<br /><br />"I'd leave the blogging to Tom (the idea of inviting Conture that was raised is ridiculous given the messes he has got himself into with his statements about temperament)."<br /><br />What mess, he is publishing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-2157667291382813202009-08-25T16:11:22.216+02:002009-08-25T16:11:22.216+02:00Hi Hector. Someone has misinformed you. I've j...Hi Hector. Someone has misinformed you. I've just checked with the Congress organiser for Dublin - it made a profit.Dave Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075890277885768921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-17282047325623036632009-08-25T14:06:30.360+02:002009-08-25T14:06:30.360+02:00Hi Hector, do you have evidence Benny is doing a g...Hi Hector, do you have evidence Benny is doing a good job? What members of ISA did Benny "bring" with him? <br /><br />In what sense were several of the keynotes amateurish? <br /><br />I mentioned Maguire and Ratner's talk during my summary and also had a discussion with Jerry in the comments of another blog post, you clearly haven't read them carefully. <br /><br />I did miss the Italian guy, but I can't be everywhere! <br /><br />Do you mean I didn't comment on the lack of key US researchers or that I didn't report on the ones who were there? Your sentence is ambiguous. Overall, as I commented, little new was presented.I don't see any need to single out the Americans. I guess you must be American! People elsewhere in the World don't necessarily have a world view with America at its centre!<br /><br />What precisely is "editorial work"?<br /><br />Yes, some of the photos were of British people I know. But more were not! <br /><br />If you don't like what I wrote that's fine, but as Tom would say: "Give us some evidence to go with the opinions!"Dave Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075890277885768921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-88029699564384241122009-08-25T13:29:17.794+02:002009-08-25T13:29:17.794+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dave Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075890277885768921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-39517649310269102212009-08-25T11:20:35.684+02:002009-08-25T11:20:35.684+02:00Benny's doing a good job. If he hadn't bro...Benny's doing a good job. If he hadn't brought ISA members to Rio, the event probably would not have been solvent (like Dublin). As for JJ's keynote speech, it was amateurish like several of the other keynotes. <br /><br />I don't know why Dave has singled out this issue to raise about the IFA conference. There was no mention of Maguire's flying visit to give his own talk and move on, the Italian man who created a scene about not being a keynote speaker (who also left after his talk), almost complete absence of key US researchers and people involved in editorial work in the arae of stutteirng. We just saw a selection of photographs from some of his nonentity Brit mates. <br /><br />The guest blogging idea did not work for me. I'd leave the blogging to Tom (the idea of inviting Conture that was raised is ridiculous given the messes he has got himself into with his statements about temperament).<br /><br />HectorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-75007922318585058432009-08-24T10:47:48.291+02:002009-08-24T10:47:48.291+02:00Suzanna says that "If they [John and Keith, (...Suzanna says that "If they [John and Keith, (N @ BSA)] were representing their national associations I don’t understand why they couldn’t be replaced by someone else nominated by their associations. But this didn’t happen.. "<br /><br />According to the ISA constitution, BSA would not have been able to nominate a replacement representative for Keith - the ISA would be able to appoint anyone as a replacement.<br /><br />This issue of ISA was discussed at a BSA board meeting in February this year. Keith stressed his view that ISA is potentially a worthwhile organisation - however, under current circumstances he felt he could achieve more outside ISA than within its structures. We wrote formally to the ISA Board and Chair to express our concern and stated that, for the moment, we would not wish BSA deleted as a member organisation from the ISA website. However, we were keeping this under review. As to the situation re ISA Vice-Chair John Steggles, we have no information and cannot comment.Norbert @ BSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777494290357326626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-91717419145520786982009-08-23T00:58:14.490+02:002009-08-23T00:58:14.490+02:00Benny is free to comment or has the right to an in...Benny is free to comment or has the right to an interview with me.<br /><br />The content is Dave's responsibility. He is a guest blogger, and can write what he wants.<br /><br />TomTom Weidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084153394215001999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-78717166632645237442009-08-22T18:09:25.858+02:002009-08-22T18:09:25.858+02:00I'll leave Tom to decide on exactly what to do...I'll leave Tom to decide on exactly what to do, but of course Benny is free to add a comment here.Dave Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075890277885768921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12602489.post-11044081752315415112009-08-22T17:15:46.620+02:002009-08-22T17:15:46.620+02:00Tom,
Are you offering Benny Ravid a response?
Pe...Tom,<br /><br />Are you offering Benny Ravid a response?<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com