Re: Subscription to NASD CD-ROM (was: embedded ...)

["A. Reichert" <alan@reichertech.com>]

On Wed, 9 Feb 2000, John C. Peterson wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 09, 2000 at 10:29:18PM -0600, Keith Brown wrote:
> > "John C. Peterson" wrote:
> > > On Wed, Feb 09, 2000 at 03:33:59PM -0700, D.F.S. wrote:
> > > I know Jim does have a list of host names that have ftp-ed the data
> > > which could be matched with list subscribers. We could send out an
> > > e-mail to those that have downloaded the data, and lay "a guilt trip"
> > > on them. But, you people know who you are, so this shouldn't be
> > > neccessary :^)
> > >
> > Now, I have no problem with an honest solicitation of contributions to keep
> > the data current, and if these contributions are not forthcoming, and the data
> > goes stale or disappears, well then so be it. But when people on this list
> > start talking about revealing the identities of downloaders to extort them, or
> > e-mailing guilt trips for downloading what was supposedly freely given, then
> > maybe they need to step back and take a look at what their motivations really
> > are.
> > 
> Whoa whoa.... Does a smiley face mean anything at all to you?

Sorry John, but I agree with Keith.  Yes, there was a smiley face, but the
overall tone of that note negated any attempt at humor in my mind.  For
the record, I have NOT downloaded any of the information at this point,
although I would like to in order to examine the format and information in
them.  I was also one of the folks who offered FTP space if needed.  

However, with the manner in which that note came across, I've given
serious consideration to saying goodbye to getting further involved in
this project since I have no intention of coming under any further such
"fire" from folks here.

- Alan

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