As a relative newcomer to the list I feel that I can only concur with the
sentiments expressed by Steve Lepper. The usefulness of the list is to be
party to interesting debate and helpful, informative comment. What I find
tiresome is the continual self-promotion of some individuals. Let us
explore issues that are relevant business studies and economics, provide
helpful information as appropriate and seek assistance when we feel we need
to. Marketing should be carried in other ways and individuals should not be
condemned for their efforts.
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Date: 08 April 1999 15:11
Subject: Junk mail
>My apologies on advance if what follows appears to be a 'rant', but I feel
that it raises important issues about the use and abuse of lists such as
this.
>
>I feel that some of the messages coming to this list do not appear to
observe what I thought were fairly well established rules of etiquette for
lists. In particular I find it irritating when following a thread to find
messages that have nothing to do with the theme, and to find messages which
consistently promote a particular commercial concern. I was also disturbed
that one correspondent chose to use this forum to denegrate the well
appreciated efforts of another named individual. In my view these postings
undermine the excellent work that a list such as this does. Generally I
find it an invaluable help and welcome the useful pointers and tips that
nearly every contributor makes.
>
>I understand that the list owner can 'unsubscribe' correspondents who abuse
the lists rules. I feel that this puts the listowner in an invidious
position so do not see this as a solution. I have discovered, however, that
my email package contains quite powerful filters and have instead chosen to
use this to block messages from one correspondent to the list who IMHO,
seems to take advantage of this lists hospitality! In over four years
'on-line' this is the first time I have felt moved to take such drastic
steps. Perhaps others who feel similarly may wish to explore this option.
>
>Steve Lepper
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