'Top Ten Reasons To Do Metadata'
generated by participants at the 2001 URISA conference

10. Trying to remember stuff just ain't what it's 'quacked' up to be
9. Need to use up more hard disk space so you can upgrade your server
8. Baffles customers into spending their limited budget
7. Did you say meters or feet?
6. It's more fun than digitizing
5. Cause Grandma always said 'metadata each day keeps the boss away'
4. Eliminates need for pocket-protector
3. OH NO... Mr. Bill...ouch, ouch, ouch....NOT METADATA
2. Cure for CRS (can't remember 'stuff') syndrome
1. No chance for sexual harassment while creating metadata