Duane,
I will preface what I have to say with, I have been reading the newsgroups
for many years and all that time you have stood out as a prominent figure. I
can say as a fact that everything that you have always had to say was said
in a very professional way. From that I have developed great respect for you
and continue to feel that respect. What I have to say is meant to be in the
spirit of that respect and is no way intended to put you down.
None of what you quoted here comes from the Rulse Of Conduct and therefore
does not apply. The Rules Of Conduct are found at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/ga...RulesofConduct
and the pertinent part states:
"We ask that you refrain from posting advertisements or solicitations that
do not pertain directly to the intended use and purpose of the newsgroup or
chat."
Nonetheless, here is my response ---
As far as advertising, please explain in concrete terms how "Contact me at
my email address below if you would like outside help with this. My fees are
very reasonable" is advertising. My sig is advertising but again it pertains
to the purpose of the newsgroups to provide Access users a resource for help
with Access related problems. Duane Hookom, MS Access is the same type of
advertising. So is the following:
o "MVPDoug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP"
o "See
http://www.QBuilt.com for all your database needs."
o "John Viescas, author
"Building Microsoft Access Applications" (Coming Soon!)
"Microsoft Office Access 2003 Inside Out"
"Running Microsoft Access 2000"
"SQL Queries for Mere Mortals"
o David Lloyd
MCSD .NET
http://LemingtonConsulting.com
The above are a very small example of what you see daily on the newsgroups.
In terms of Contact me if you would like help, I am not the only one to post
this type of post. Every once in a while you will see offers from others
besides myself. Consider the following:
genenky -
You can contact me via
www.cadellsoftware.org and we can discuss what you're
seeking to do.-
Ken Snell
MS ACCESS MVP
No one posts derogatory responses to these others. Is it because Ken is an
MVP?
In terms of advertising, consider the following in the sig line of an
infrequent responder:
"A Christian Response
http://www.pastornet.net.au/response"
Check out the web address. It has absolutely nothing to do with Access. You
see other adverts like this and adverts that are directly in the body of the
post. None of the above are ever taken to task for advertising that
obviously does not pertain to providing Access users a resource for help
with Access problems.
In conclusion, I want to ask that you drop out of the crowd of the likes of
Arno R, Keith Wilby, Randy Harris and others and defend me from their
malicious attacks. If you are not willing to do this then I ask that you
keep silent rather than trying to support them.
Thanks, Duane,
Steve
"Duane Hookom" wrote in message
...
I did a quick search of google:
"NewsGroup" etiquette advertise
First Hit
=========================
http://www.netscape.co.uk/help/faqs/...oupmanners.htm
Don't Spam
Spamming is e-mailing or posting unsolicited advertising. Never post
advertising on a Newsgroup unless it is specifically created to accept
adverts.
Second Hit
=========================
http://groups.google.com/googlegroup...ing_style.html
Please do not use Usenet as an advertising medium.
Advertisements on Usenet are rarely appreciated. In general, the louder or
more inappropriate the ad is, the more antagonism it stirs up. Just think
how annoying it is to you to have your evening meal interrupted by a
telemarketer. The feeling is the same when someone posts inappropriate
commercial messages in a newsgroup. If in doubt, don't do it.
Third Hit
==========================
http://www.gotfusion.com/tutsTD/groupetiquette.cfm
DO NOT Advertise: It doesn't work, it gets people really really mad, it
gets me really really mad, and no matter what you say it will not be taken
well. Everyone HATES SPAM. This is one of the things that will guarantee
that I bring out my "big hammer" and remove your thread. Do not answer
posts of this nature as it just adds to the number of posts I have to
remove. If you continue to advertise after being warned you may find
yourself blacklisted from posting anything on these newsgroups.
Fourth Hit
==========================
http://www.mommyshelperonline.com/email-etiquette.html
6.) Use 4-6 lines for your signature line, this is an opportunity to
highlight your business or company information, but don't be
ostentatious..
--
Duane Hookom
MS Access MVP
"PC Datasheet" wrote in message
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Doug,
I have always respected your approach and continue to feel that way. My
intent here is not meant to put you down in any way. I just am asking you
on a professional level where specifically does it say that offers of
help on an Access related problem for a fee are prohibited?
Steve
"Douglas J. Steele" wrote in message
...
These newsgroups are not intended for you to solicit commercial
business.
You know that: you've been told MANY times by MANY different people, yet
you still persist.
Are you really that egocentric that you figure you can ignore everyone?
--
Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP
http://I.Am/DougSteele
(no e-mails, please!)
"PC Datasheet" wrote in message
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Why don't you explain it to me in concrete terms, Doug.
"Douglas J. Steele" wrote in
message ...
You just don't get it, do you Steve?
--
Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP
http://I.Am/DougSteele
(no e-mails, please!)
"PC Datasheet" wrote in message
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Contact me at my email address below if you would like outside help
with this. My fees are very reasonable.
--
PC Datasheet
Your Resource For Help With Access, Excel And Word Applications
www.pcdatasheet.com