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

["Dan Kriwitsky" <list1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> 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 don't believe it is advertising to answer a post. If the PHP package
that is the subject of this post were available for free, I'm sure there
would be no need to offer a commercial solution.

> 
> 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.

Maybe if you post your schedule, everyone can hold off answering
questions until you're available.

> 
> This is the first time in a few weeks that I've checked on 
> this list. 

Ooops, I guess not everyone can wait a few weeks for help.

> 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.

Good memory, for someone who only checks the list every three weeks.
That's a lot of posts to memorize.

> 
> 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. 

Yeah, check the archives for his posts. Quite the double-standard he has
for flaming. Seems he's the only one allowed to do it. I missed that in
the FAQ.

>  If it were once in a while, I could understand.  However, I 
> also have gotten a rather negative impression.

You have some very selective reading filters turned on.

> 
> 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.

When someone asks about a PKG that is only available for $$ what do you
suggest? They be ignored? Jeff mentioned the package is available from
him or the author. What more do you want?

> 
> 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.)
>

I'm surprised you can continue posting this as I thought you were in
jail. (Correct me if things have changed.)
 
> Cool it.
> 

I see we have the new self-appointed list owner.
-- 
Dan Kriwitsky

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