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

[IrishMASMS]

<quote who="Jacobs, Robert A.">
>>-----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.)


Yes, this is wrong. Let me refer to the OLUG FAQ, at:
http://www.olug.org/modules.php?name=FAQ&myfaq=yes&id_cat=1&categories=OLUG
How do I submit articles for the website?
Just click submit and type in your submission. If its a good article that
affects OLUG members, we'll post it. If its a blatant advertisement,
please send checks to Brian Roberson and Adam Haeder for a minimum of $100
each and we'll consider posting it (translation: OLUG isnt here for free
advertising).

Now, true that this is specifically discussing the OLUG site, but in the
past the same guidelines went for the mailing list (IIRC). To allow “A”
but not “B” is a slippery slope; allow nothing or allow all of it. Then
when you allow all of it the list dies. I have seen it more than once on
the lists I used to be a member of.

Robert, do not apologise or lighten up. Blatant commercial advertising
(regardless of the purpose or intent) is not desired on this list. If I
wanted that, I would still be using the linux groups on USENET / NNTP.

Irish

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