I used to work with an IT person that Absolutely. Would. Not. Put. It. In. Writing.

It was infuriating. I'd send him an email, spelling out a need or a project, and he'd walk three stories of stairs to come into my office to make his commitments.

For me, I believe in being held accountable.

You may have noticed that I take a rather unusual tack with my HN ID. I have full access and traceability in it. I have my personal brand attached to it.

That encourages me to be very careful about what I post.

I would love it if we were all more careful about what we post and say.

I have no control over others, so I make sure that I abide by my own standards.