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Fading Whiteboard Markers
A simple solution for "Do Not Erase" rot.
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How many times have you gone into a conference room and found the whiteboards completely full of writing that you know is a month old -- any yet there's a big "Do Not Erase" on it?

My first thought was requiring people to append "...until 3/4/05", but that'll never happen.

My second thought was a small digitial timer affixed to the board, but enforcement is similarly a problem.

Finally, it hit me: fading whiteboard markers! They'd come in a variety of durations depending on your corporate policy: 1-day, 2-day, 1-week, etc.


drzeus, Apr 20 2005

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       Actually, if markers in general faded on exposure to the air or light, this would also sold the problem of people writing on the board with non-whiteboard markers.

nineteenthly, Apr 20 2005
  

       It would also solve the problem of finding your kid's clothes, in the property bin at school. Anything older than X would be up for grabs.

UnaBubba, Apr 20 2005
  
      
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