Another backer for Bill's opinion - and total agreement with the points
Howard and Peter B make too!
James
On 30 November 2012 09:32, Peter Burgess <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Just endorsing Bill's view. As the message that appears to prompt these
> comments was promoting a calendar, all proceedings from the sale of which
> are to go to two worthy non-profit making causes both with connections to
> the mine exploration/history scene, any publicity for it should be
> welcomed, and not criticised.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Mulligan <[log in to unmask]>
> To: mining-history <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 0:28
> Subject: Re: Advertising
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> I am more a lurker than a contributor, but I don't find the advertisements
> to be a problem. Nearly all involve books or other materials appropriate
> to the list. I appreciate knowing of such opportunities. I also do not
> find the "friendly commentaries" and replies on such posts to be too much
> although some might. People on the list know one another and that comes
> through. This is a community of people with common interests and I like
> it that way, As my students say--just saying, This is an active, but not
> overly active list.
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> Bill Mulligan
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> Chris Kelland wrote:
> > Dear List
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> > My understanding of the Mining History Network is to discuss and answer
> > mining related enquires. So may I enquire why we have to put up with all
> > the advertising on this site?
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> > Is it possible for the members of the lists concerned to create their own
> > email list to advertise books, calendars, ebay, etc instead of using this
> > discussion network? Personally I think advertising on this network
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> > be banned, and would like to see the site owners take steps to address
> > this problem.
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> > Regards Chris Kelland
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