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Yeah, having a "designated asshole" to keep things rolling is a big help. Sadly, it's not always arranged.

• Protonk 15y ago
  A designated asshole is nearly mandatory, especially for mixed technical audiences and issues where someone can have an [opinion on the bike shed](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinsons_Law_of_Triviality http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinsons_Law_of_Triviality). Most people can't fill this role because they don't like conflict or have a reputation to protect (real or imaginary) but conferences should always assign a moderator to play the jerk.
  • bm1362 15y ago
    I know this might be off topic, but did you just try to use Markdown?
    • MichaelApproved 15y ago
      That's how you link on Reddit. Maybe he thought it worked the same way here.