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Bro Reese (rossmaed@craft.camp.clarkson.edu) wrote:
> Mythar (fist@rahul.net) wrote:
> : In article <3cdnrt$87@bilbo.ceas.rochester.edu>,
> : Angus Yeung  <yeung@ee.rochester.edu> wrote:

> : >John, I would rather there has more commercial ads than your comments.
> : >Next time don't use "we" unless you got enough votes. I bet that
> : >most people want commercial ads here.

> : you wont be saying this when every business from here to the moon has a 
> : script that posts a 500 line advertisement every day. how about having 
> : your e-mailbox stuffed with junk mail from scripts that monitor 
> : newsgroups? once things get organized, you're going to HATE it.
> :  
> : -M
> :  
> :  
> : -- 
> : >>>fist@rahul.net<<< today's tidbit: context and nuance.

> I really don't mind the occasional enterprising person posting a quick
> message about a special offer.  I sincerely don't think that any companies
> would have the balls to try to take over the Usenet.  Unsolicited ads
> through e-mail are not a good idea.  You don't want to piss off your 
> customer.  The FAQ says:

>         COMMERCIAL and ENTREPRENEURIAL advertisements are a STRICT
>         NO-NO.  One small exception does exist to this rule:
> ------> Occasionally, computer dealers are able to make a special
> ------> offering not normally available to the public.  ONLY IF
> ------> the price of your computer-related item is SIGNIFICANTLY
> ------> LOWER than the BEST PUBLISHED PRICE in all national computer
> ------> magazines like Computer Shopper may you post your ad.
>         Many computer dealers occasionally offer surplus or
>         refurbished factory goods at excellent prices.
>         These ads are welcomed IN THE APPROPRIATE GROUPS ONLY.
>         NO OTHER COMMERCIAL POSTS SHOULD BE POSTED TO MISC.FORSALE.*
>         (That means no books, no tungsten, no phone companies, nothing.)
>         Recommendations for certain companies are welcomed in some
>         groups, but are NOT welcome in misc.forsale.  If someone
>         solicits one, please respond by E-MAIL only.

> I think his offer was a very good deal, therefore acceptable.


You obviously haven't been paying attention -- Tom posts multiple
commercial ads on a regular basis.  In my opinion, that conduct clearly 
falls outside the special offer exception. 

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Best regards,
John  <JNavas@Netcom.com>