[thelist] A Standard Contract for Web Designers

From: Michiel Trimpe 

> If you'd take the time to do the content  I could 
> produce a script around a form where you 
> would select each property of the Contract.

Hi Michiel,  

It feels wrong for *me* to say thanks for the offer for
two reasons; 1) although I suggested this 'project', it's
not just mine - it's really for everyone (or anyone who
has either no contract or an inadequate one and wants
a quick copy-and-adapt-it solution), and 2) I can
see my own role in it disappearing as and when 
more experienced evolutionaries (such as yourself)
come on board.  

God, I love the spirit of this list!

For those awaiting any concrete development on
this - I've sent young Mr Burns my first draft, and am 
awaiting his initial appraisal.  I suspect he'll think 
I'm totally bonkers, and secretly hope he'll find time 
to pick up the baton himself with the article he 
promised us,  eh Martin ? :-) 

I have this fantasy scenario in my head that all the big 
guns who have commented on this thread (you know 
who you are!) are secretly collaborating off-list to do
the thing right!

The truth is I'm not really experienced enough, either 
in web technologies, or the business & law of design to
do the content all on my own (and I fear it would be a 
monumental undertaking - particularly if 'we' are now 
visualising a comprehensive pick 'n' mix type thing).  
Maybe one of you project management gurus out
there could suggest a method for co-ordinating this, 
and then once a skeleton has been mapped out and 
requires fleshing, I could add my suggestions at the 
brain-storming the various clauses stage.

Like I said at the start: - "It was just my imagination, 
Running away with me!"


George Dillon
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george@red.media.uk.com