ADVs via the olug.org mailing list? was: [olug] Network

[Jay Swackhamer]

I apologize, I just meant to say that I had a 4160 that I bought for my home
and I then switched to a netgear with wireless.........

Since i do not want to anger people that use an OS that I am teaching
other people about......I will not offer any hardware in reply's from now
on, just information......

I do have misc parts that could build a free linux router, if that would
be more agreeable.............

b.t.w. I am typing this on the demo pc at the store, running linux, is
that ok?




>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Jay Swackhamer [mailto:Jay at RebootTheUser.com]
>>Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:59 PM
>>
>>Or you could stop by Reboot The User, and get a
>>deal on a Zoom 4160 Inet Gateway.........
>>
>
> This just seems wrong.
>
> I'm kind of curious what the other members of the list think.
> If I'm the only one who finds self-promotion of a BUSINESS on
> a non-commercial, community mailing list egregious then I'll
> just keep quiet on the issue, do a bit of introspection to make
> sure I'm not overreacting and be done with it.
>
> I admit that I may be being overly sensitive to this but, Jay,
> two out of the three messages I've seen from you so far appear to  be
> veiled SPAM and/or ADVERTISEMENTS for your store (depending on  how you
> want to look at it.)
>
> In my opinion, a simple link or plug to your store IN YOUR
> SIGNATURE is fine.  Pimping products from your store just seems
> wrong -- it would be different if you were acting in the capacity of a
> community member ("Hey, I've got a few cheap Zoom 4160's I picked up --
> here's what I'm willing to let them go for" ala garage sale) instead of
> as a business owner.
>
> What does everyone think?  Is this a breach of Netiquette or do
> I need to lighten up (Jay, you needn't bite that hook! :) )?
> What does everyone think?  If the prevailing opinion is that
> this is okay, I'll back off.
>
>
> robert.a.jacobs
>
> (This is not an attack against you Jay.  It just doesn't feel right to
> me so I want to check my feelings against the community to make sure I'm
> not overreacting.  No offense intended.)
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