They definitely would...but

creativity goes a long way, and frankly there are a lot of "style" books out there.  They don't have a monopoly on this, and as long as the copyright rules are followed, they can squeal all they want.

I agree with you that people would take notice.

• Are these abbreviations taken? I'm seriously considering starting my OWN association sm - AMTS
  • I applaud your enthusiasm, and..... - MSMT
  • Done bantering about the subject... - UTMT
    • Anytime you want to work on it - Melissa
  • Here is an idea - Melissa
    • Jay Vance tried that approach and it died. You have to charge - sm
    • So we are writing our own BOS, right?? - Me
      • You would almost have to... - Melissa
      • good luck getting hospitals/clinics and the med communityto - accept it!
        • I have not worked for a doctor yet who cares about BOS. - sm
          • So true! - mt12
          • Look, when you start advertising your own BOS, the - AAMT will take notice and squeal loud!
            • I think you'd be suprised at how many "administrators" have no idea there is/was an AAMT S - MissouriMT
              • THANK YOU - Melissa
              • Thank you. - OP
            • Who says you have to compete - Melissa
              • You're asking for part of their market! It'll be a competition - and you will lose out.
            • Only because they proclaimed themselves to... - UTMT
              • They definitely would...but - Melissa
              • You're looking for a union. That's a different ballgame. - BTW...the world recognizes the AAMT, not just the
                • Again, it doesn't have to be that way... - Melissa
                  • Do you honestly think that you can get MTs to refuse to go to - certain docs because of that?
                • I'm sure India, Pakistan, Philippines... - UTMT
                  • No, I haven't. I have friends who live abroad. The AAMT has taken - very smart steps globally.
                    • correct - they took global steps and is why they - are no longer AAMT, rather AIHD!! sm
        • Why not? Most never heard of the BOS... - UTMT
      • I will write the new "Rules of MT" for free... - UTMT
        • Well, notify the academic world, too! Typing classes in middle and high schools - are teaching the SAME thing.
          • Sorry, but that's just not true... - UTMT
            • My middle schooler is being taught the changes in typing class. - And it's in the textbooks! You're not The A
              • I never claimed to be the "A"... - UTMT
                • You don't have to agree with BOS standing! The sheer numbers - of BOS's sold and those using it speaks for its
                  • Oh, of course, I'm certain you have the sales... - UTMT
        • Cool! (nm) - Me
  • Better think more about it ... here's a - great link for you to read
  • Better think more about it ... - sm
    • Well, you've given me a lot to think about and consider..sm - AMTS
  • Great idea...I've often thought of doing some... - UTMT
    • Exactly! Set up testing, issue a credential, represent the American MT. I love it! nm - AMTS

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