I have to say that I agree wholeheartedly with what Tim is saying here.
Price and availability information for parts that somone is seeking, is
a real benefit to listers. (i.e. Dick Burger, Hal Rogers, etc.)
Offers to SELL ADVICE is a cheesy abuse.
Jim S.
> Having that said, I believe that either (i) I misunderstood Bob
> Skillman's original post [which is below] or (ii) there is a distinction to
> be made. From Bob's original post, I thought he was getting messages from
> people saying that they have the INFORMATION they need to solve their
> problem and that they will be happy to SELL it to them for a fee. In my
> _opinion_, THIS TYPE OF COMMUNICATION should not be tolerated on this list.
>
> If what Bob was saying was that people, like Dick Burger, were
> sending him messages saying that
>
> "I have followed the messages related to your problem;
> people recommend Part A; it is available, if you want to purchase it from
> me; we have it in stock for $X,000.00",
>
> then I see no problem in this type of communication. To me, that is
> offering a service to the listmembers - price quotes for free. Use the
> quote to comparison shop. I don't see what's the harm?
>
> Dick Burger's message continues:
> >I usually do not mention the
> >business unless I think it may help with my credibility. Things like who
> >has best quality and the like. Is this appropriate? It seems to me that if
> >you treat people fairly and honestly, self promotion is not needed as
> >pleased people will pass the word.
>
> I think Dick is right on track. In fact, I have recommended him and
> BPC by NAME to several members of this list. I will continue to do so. I,
> for one, hope Dick continues to provide his service to the list. I would
> hate to see him go the route of Mr. John Twist......
>
>
> >>Bob Skillman started this thread when he wrote:
> >>> Is it just me or have other list members, when asking a technical
> >>>question concerning a problem, received numerous personal E-mails from
> >>>"inividuals" who happen to have the solution for a price.
> >> <snip>
> >>> I realize its a free(?) country but I thought the list was to give
> >>>information to all list members who may share common problems and
> >>>experiences.
> >>> I have received some great E-mail from list members (Thanks
> >>>Llyn,etc.) but sort of resent companies mailing me and saying they have
> >>>what I need and how much its going to cost me.
>
>
> TTFN !
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> Tim Moses, Esq. http://www.csra.net/moses
> U.S. Naval Academy `86 http://www.csra.net/moses/86.htm
> Live from Augusta, Georgia - We're a Hole in One !
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