Re: EXCESSIVE: PR: Access Control Systems at www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

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rlsusenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Robert L Bass wrote:
>>>> PR: Access Control Systems at www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
>>> OK. I think we've all seen enough "Press Releases"
>>> about the stuff you sell...
>>
>> The format and content of the posts conforms with
>> commonly accepted practice.  They are on-topic
>> here and not particularly frequent.
>
> Actually, they *ARE* far too frequent and far too commercial.
>
> In a newsgroup, staying low-key means sending a crass commercial message
> no more than once a week.  (And even THAT will get you flamed.)
>
> Take a look at my postings here. I'm not very vocal.  If even *I* am
> piping up about this, you're probably WAY out of line.  You're making
> yourself and your company look bad.
>
> The best way to promote yourself in a newsgroup is to contribute factual
> information that impresses people with your insight, knowledge, and
> competence. If your messages include a brief signature that lets folks
> know that you also have commercial interests in the subject matter, you
> will draw their business.
>
> Dumping your catalog onto the newsgroup in bits and pieces, nearly every
> day, also impresses people -- but probably not in the way you intend.

you can say that again