[cobalt-users] commercial list use (Re: [RaQ3] Need PHP package for original RaQ3...)

["E.B. Dreger" <eddy+public+spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

JL> Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 18:14:33 -0800
JL> From: Jeff Lasman


JL> TL> As helpful as you are, the method you used to make your
JL> TL> "pitch" is far too commerical for my tastes.

JL> I know you think that.  And I do care.  If you or anyone else
JL> needs to filter out my posts and doesn't know how, you may
JL> write me offlist and ask me for instructions.  If you do,
JL> please let me know which email client you use, and for what
JL> platform.

I'm sure there are other vendors who are offended when someone
advertises, yet they refrain.  Nobody likes getting penalized for
playing by the rules.

I believe in giving free help both on- and/or off-list as time
permits.  When time runs short, let capitalism sort out the rest.

This is the first time in a few weeks that I've checked on this
list.  Last time I was reading, you mentioned that most of your
customers fit profile <x> and told someone "you fit right in"...
again doing a disservice to all but yourself.

I can't speak to what's in between, and frankly lack the time and
interest to check, but I get the same impression as Thom.  If it
were once in a while, I could understand.  However, I also have
gotten a rather negative impression.

Much of the time, people will indicate they are ready to become
paying clients.  In the cases where one feels compelled to give a
bid on something, at least keep it off-list.  I do.  Others do.
Please do the same.

Quite frankly, I'm offended that you continue using the list to
solicit customers when your network has known security/stability
issues.  (Correct me if things have changed.)

Cool it.


Eddy
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Brotsman & Dreger, Inc. - EverQuick Internet Division
Bandwidth, consulting, e-commerce, hosting, and network building
Phone: +1 (785) 865-5885 Lawrence and [inter]national
Phone: +1 (316) 794-8922 Wichita

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