I think Tim's point (which I have seen him express before) is that it's
generally OK to advertise something here that you are running or
involved in -if- you are a contributor (i.e you've added value) -and-
it's on topic.
Simply signing up to the list and sending out ads is to be deplored.
Simon Howarth (RGC) Interim Information Governance Manager wrote:
> I have no great issue with people putting these things on (generally just
> delete them), but I am in great agreement about the "Apologies for cross
> posting", which many of these things carry. What they are saying is that "We
> are spamming this out to as many forums (fora?) as possible, and don't
> really care about it, so there". I very rarely read these.
>
> Interestingly I occasionally run events, but so far have purposely not
> "advertised" on here, as whilst I can always do with the work, I respect
> this forum for it's views and discussions and do not wish to become known as
> the guy who sells stuff all the time. Maybe I should do it once in while?!
> Hmmm...
>
> However, I will destroy my own argument by saying that I am always
> interested in events that Mason's run, due to the fact that I have attended
> their stuff in the past and they are well respected - although they *do*
> contribute here.
>
> Simon.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Trent [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 14 February 2006 23:21
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Workshop event - Building a Business Case
> for Information Compliance
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> I expect I am not a lone voice here. I do not begrudge Mike Parsons his
> promotion IF he contributes to this list. But I do not accept "Apologies
> for cross posting". Correct me if I am wrong, but this is the first post
> from him I have seen.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Parsons
> Sent: 14 February 2006 17:46
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [data-protection] Workshop event - Building a Business Case for
> Information Compliance
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> --- Apologies for cross posting ---
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