[wellylug] computer bits in wellington

[Brent Wood]

--- David Antliff <dave.antliff at paradise.net.nz> wrote:

> 
> 
> On Tue, 16 Nov 2004, jumbophut wrote:
> > I'll stop there since this is looking more and more like advertising,
> > which is not acceptable on this list (although I have no relationship
> > with Ascent at all apart from being a customer).
> 
> I'm curious about your logic here... how could relaying your experience 
> with a retailer/supplier as a customer be considered 'advertising' in the 
> sense of prohibited activity on this list? 

What is considered "advertising" is entirely up to Ewen & his interpretation.

The prohibition was not "paid advertising", or "self advertising" but any
"advertising", Logic isn't especially relevent, a dictionary is more
appropriate :-) Even suggesting a component is advertising. Suggesting or
recommending a vendor is certainly advertising. Word of mouth is a well known &
effective advertising and marketing technique.

There is a separate wellylug list for advertising which is probably a more
appropriate place to discuss the purchase of computer equipment.

Given the support we receive from Ewen, my preference is that if in doubt,
don't risk it. He has clearly stated his conditions for continued access to
this service. We do have an eminently suitable alternative, so why risk it?


Brent