I like to see both product announcements AND jokes. But I would get tired of
seeing the same joke over and over.
The same "come-visit-3kWorld-we're-the-greatest-blah-blah-blah" message has been
posted so many times that when they post a new message about something
interesting (like the chat transcript notice that started this discussion), I
don't see it. As soon as the phrase "3KWorld" catches my eye, I hit the delete
key. If it hadn't been for all the discussion over this particular message, I'd
never have noticed that it was about something new. (And, of course, I've
already deleted the original message.)
Announcements are OK, but once ought to be enough for any announcement.
Shawn Gordon <[log in to unmask]> on 05/17/2000 10:50:01 AM
Please respond to Shawn Gordon <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
cc: (bcc: Wayne Brown/Corporate/Altec)
Subject: Re: Taming the Error Monster Chat Transcript Available on3kworld
Most of the companies already do it, and I like to see it. It's not like
there are that many companies actively doing things for the HP 3000, and I
for one appreciate seeing any piece of information that sheds light on
those vendors. Even after 16 years on the HP, I'm continually surprised to
find out about a vendor or piece of software that has been around for
years, but I didn't know about it. And with about 100 product reviews
under my belt, if I don't know about it, then there is a good chance that
someone who could use the software doesn't know about it.
I would MUCH rather see product announcements than jokes.
Shawn
At 07:38 AM 5/17/2000, Chuck Ryan wrote:
>What you say may be true.
>
>But, correct me if I am wrong, 3kWorld is a for profit company and not some
>altruistic support group out to ensure the health and welfare of the 3000
>community.
>
>Do we really want every 3000 related company, and any company who thinks
>their product might be related, posting product announcements to a
>discussion list?
>
>If you allow one company to do it, you must allow all companies to do it.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Shawn Gordon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:20 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Taming the Error Monster Chat Transcript Available
>on3kworld
>
>
>I'm sure that 3kWorld would put a link up if you asked them.
>
>This list isn't so busy that having some group actively support it is a
>problem in my opinion. Why are people always jumping on some of the
>biggest 3000 supporters, but not on others for much the same traffic? It
>seems we have this conversation every few months.
>
>I'm of the opinion that if someone is actively supporting our little niche,
>then the least we can do is put up with a little bandwidth from them.
>
>Shawn
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