There was a huge debate about this a few years ago. The conclusion that was
reached then was that a tasteful, non intrusive message that appeared once
and once only for relevant products or services was allowed.
I suspect this position may have changed. If you like I can use our website
to host a survey to allow us to express a preference one way or the other?
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tinsley, Chris
Sent: 25 May 2005 16:09
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [data-protection] Advertising on the Forum
As a non advertiser I take the view that advertising using this list is at
best an irritation and at worst only an inconvenience.
The best advertising is done by sensibly answering the queries raised on the
list. I have no objections to people making sure that we know what company
they represent when they contribute. I do object to adverts for services
when they only have a tenuous link to the lists subject.
If you want me on your course, ring me up, send me a flyer, have a decent
website.
Chris Tinsley
Wiltshire County Council
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon Howarth (WSL) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 25 May 2005 10:50
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [data-protection] Advertising on the Forum
There are a number of adverts appearing on the lists at the moment and I
wonder if there are guidelines or etiquette to follow?
I have avoided overtly offering paid services on the forum as I see it as a
valuable sharing resource for information and I do not wish to "over step
the mark".
I am not criticising those that have advertised, but would be interested to
know the views of people - i.e. will I offend anyone if I do similar and
indeed, am I allowed to do similar as the director of a company offering
related services to public and private organisations?
Thanks
Simon Howarth.
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