>My theory is that technical editors of magazines like FPA, VBPJ, etc, really
>need to have a good base of practical experience. That base of experience
>needs to be borne from the delivery of applications. The experience cannot be
>gained by poking around the help files, by reading books, by going to Devcon
>sessions or by talking with folks that do real work.
>
>It's really common sense isn't it? After all, who do you want in place as a
>technical editor? My vote would be for somebody who not only has a clue about
>real-world development, but who has also "kept-up" on the latest technology.

I disagree with your premise here, that delivery of applications is a prime criterion for delivery of applications. Leaving aside that you've restricted the class of applications that you consider "real-world" upthread, there is much more that is neccessary.

I've read the help files.
I've read books.
I've talked to some of the top Fox developers.
I've delivered real-world apps.
I'm reasonably well up on the latest technology.

I would make a friggin' lousy technical editor.