Digital BW, The Print

It is just that other e-groups (concerning printing) ban this so it  
does not become like a half hour of network TV, 15 minutes of  
commercials. I do agree that this is helpful to the group but then  
should I post info about my business trying to drum up business from  
the members too? And the next person too, and so on. It seems like it  
can go wild quickly.

Allowing us to sign our posts with a link to our business leaves the  
option for members to learn about what we do and our level of  
knowledge, it was never intended to solicit business. Isn't that enough?

Perhaps a section in the files area can be set up to have members who  
wish to solicit, put info about them and offers would be valuable.  
Not sure if that can be done.

Bottom line is I just feel this is a place to exchange knowledge, not  
make a sales pitch. JMO

Mark
http://www.stillrivereditions.com

On Apr 15, 2009, at 10:58 PM, mwesley3 wrote:

> Mark,
>
> The group rules do allow participating members to promote their  
> products so long as it is something that would be of interest to  
> the group in general.
>
> Mark Rogers has been a member of the group for about 5 1/2 years  
> and has contributed over that time. So his "ad" would fall within  
> the guidelines. As Mark Rogers said in his response to you, he  
> asked permission previous to post a similar announcement earlier  
> which was granted.
>
> So the fault lies with Antonis and myself. Overall we do our best  
> to keep the group spam free. We screen all initial posts by new  
> members and you have no idea how many offers to improve your love  
> life, financial situation, etc. you have missed.
>
> All that aside, if there is a general consensus that Mark Roger's  
> post was out of line, let us know and we will reconsider the policy.
>
> Thanks,
> Martin Wesley
>