Re: Advertising vs. Informative

[P3D John Bercovitz <bercov@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Gabriel writes:
 
> Questions, comments, or complaints, does
> not construe advertising. Insomuch as there is very little 3D
> news in general I think new or old products that are advertised 
> within reason, is very informative. Could one of the moderators 
> clarify this matter because I would like to ask some of the 
> other contributers that have posted or working on 3D related 
> products when they will be out on the market.
 
Well, this is really a question for Bob as it's East Texas State 
University's computer and so we are all indebted to ETSU and by 
rights ought to follow their policies.  But I will say we have no 
problem here with information; price and availability are 
information.  The thing to do is to ask yourself whether you're 
informing people or annoying them.  You do have to give an honest 
answer.  8-)  An infomercial would be very annoying.  Occasionally 
vendors have stepped over the line on this list but not very often 
so it hasn't been a problem . . . yet.  If we didn't allow P&A, 
we'd be doing our members a great disservice.  This doesn't mean 
put your P&A in once a week.  Just when the topic comes up or 
after a year or so if you think people seem to be displaying  
ignorance of the availability of your wares.
 
John B


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