Re: Quick opinion poll regarding Bass' multiple "PR" posts

[Joe Lucia <joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I thought this group was for alarm professionals trying to help out each
other, and I do see mostly that.  I don't think people come here to see
a Product Index for some retailer or wholesaler and it really tends to
make the group less-appealing to subscribe to.  I've subscribed to many
groups to find a bunch of advertising and promptly unsubscribe myself.
If I were to have subscribed here, needing legitimate help or not, I
would have unsubscribed seeing that last RLB "post" thinking this was
just another place for advertisers to pedal their wares.

It appears for the most part the RLB does try to help with the newcomer
questions, but it's disappointing to see he's just another peddler after
all.  I've seen this twice since I've been here, only from Him.  When I
see this kind of advertising, in this kind of group, it's a total turn-off.

Thanks for speaking up about it, I'd hate to see this group turn into
another ad group, that doesn't help Anyone.

Frank Olson wrote:
> A number of you have already expressed their disgust over the way Bass
> seems to think he can do anything he likes here with impunity
> (including blatantly violating the group's FAQ).  I'd like to see what
> the rest of you think.  RHC, Bob La Londe, Alan W., Crash, , Jim
> Rojas, Jackcsg,...  Most of you try to stay out of the squabbles that
> frequently spark here and that's fine.  I respect that.  How do you
> feel about this latest "PR" flood though?  Are you in favour of it??
> Do you want this group to become nothing more than a venue for the
> likes of Robert and Mike S. to flog their wares?  Now is the time to
> speak up.  To stand up and support the principles expressed in the
> founding message and the FAQ.
>
> I'm not one to sit here and simply let this happen.  "Davey Crokett"
> posted a message that outlined Corenews TOS.  Optimum Online also has
> a very strict policy against spam and unsolicited advertising.
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