[wlug_org] I Vote to kick Michael off the main list!

[Brent Wood]

--- David Murray <newslists at electronincantation.net.nz> wrote:


>
> I also went back before I posted the message to check the rules. Since the
> rules state "no advertising on the list or website", this statement is not
> clear. Advertising is "The activity of attracting public attention to a
> product or business, as by paid announcements in the print, broadcast, or
> electronic media." IE: the changing hands of money or some such currency.
>
> Since no "currency" changed hands (I gave stuff away for free), it
> technically can't be called advertising as I didn't receive anything from
> the exchange.

Getting desperate here :-)  Lots of "advertising" is done with no $$ involved. 


The only definition of advertising that is relevant is Ewen's. Your's doesn't
matter, even if a dictionary supports it. If Ewen says it was inappropriate
according to the rules he set down, that's it. Full stop. 

Technically, the reminder message about upcoming LUG meetings is also
advertising. Not bombastic OTT stuff, but the distinction between notify &
advertise is pretty unclear. I'm just grateful that Ewen is sensible & flexible
in his interpretation.

Rather than continue this on list, perhaps a poll on the subject via Jethro
might be interesting :-)


Brent