RE: [cobalt-users] META-FAQ (Read this first)

[Thom LaCosta <baltimoremd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 3 Dec 2002 BSmith@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thom LaCosta [mailto:baltimoremd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Subject: [cobalt-users] META-FAQ (Read this first)
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> 5. Do not post the following:
> 5.1 binaries or attachments of any sort.
> 5.2 advertising, "make money fast" (a.k.a. "lose account fast") etc.
> 5.3 way off-topic questions - like setting up a video card in Windows.
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> Just because I like a good fight.  This is the closest thing I see
> to advertising any service.  No where on your META-FAQ does it say
> "DO NOT SELL YOUR SERVICES".

Yea...you're right..I inherited the FAQ, and if I had written it there's
be a lot less weaseling and mealy mouthed statements.


  I would assume that would include OSRCDs
> (no offense Gerald).  Which even you participated in.

I did? ...care to quote where I offered them? Built them?

>
> But, if anyone includes a Signature, they are indeed selling their
> services one way or another.  It may not be blunt, but they are.

Yep...I think that too could be advertising...but the previous list
administrator deemed that some amount of that stuff was accceptable.

But, since this list is like a rudderless ship, no clear leadership, no
visable management, it really doesn't matter what we say, does it?

The hucksters will always find a way to market their goods and services,
whether by signature line or blatant advertising posted under the guise of
a helpful message.

I don't read the Sun Forums...are they also filled with self-serving
advertisement messages?

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> I could be wrong, so ... please correct me if I need be.

Correctness on commercial contents of posts is a lot like a beauty
contest...it's all in the eyes of the beholder.

Thom

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