Chris,
Perhaps the 'grey' in 'Grey Nomads' and 'Grey Army' refers to the colour of the
hair of the participants, or maybe it is their complexions (as a member of that
age group I feel I can ask that question). On that score does the 'grey' in
'grey literature' refer to the colour of the publication?
Introducing 'red' into the discussion is interesting. Is there such a thing as
'red literature'?
Don't bother answering that, Chris. I think this thread has gone far enough and
I think that if you and others have not seen my point by now you and they never
will.
BTW, I was not saying you personally devalued publications such as Wingspan: I
have no idea on that score. I was simply questioning your labeling of such
publications as "grey literature". I was wondering if you had ever considered
how such a label would be perceived outside the world of academia. Your
response has provided me with the answer so I am content.
One of your comments does intrigue me, though: does Wingspan ever pay for
articles and or photos?
Perhaps you should not answer that either.
I agree that it is better to be technically correct rather than politically
correct. But, then again, it might even be better to be just plain correct.
Don't worry Russell, I won't add to this discussion.
Cheers
Bob Inglis
Sandstone Point
Qld
Australia
http://users.tpg.com.au/inglisrc/
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