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

[Keith Brown <bahalana@wt.net>]

"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?

Well, you know what they say about electronic text communication. Be very careful
what you say and how you word it because it's easily misunderstood without the
nuances of facial expression and body language. Yes, I missed the smiley face.
Sorry.

I guess what made my reaction even more indignant was how out of character the
proposals seemed with the generally friendly and helpful atmosphere on this list. I
guess that should have been my clue that some leg pulling was going on...

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