Re: The first thing I have learned . . .

[christij@unix.asb.com (Joseph Christie)]

On Wed, 29 May 1996 13:04:06 -0600 (MDT), you wrote:

>. . . is that vendors of ThinkPad products monitor this list!  Mentioning
>that I am responible for the care and feeding of my heard of ThinkPads has
>annoyed the company receptionist since I now lead the company in cold
>calls from vendors.  Incidently, I have enough problems without answering
>the telephone. 
>
>So.
>
>Attention Vendors:
>
>PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME WITH YOUR PITCH.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME 
>E-MAIL.  IF I AM INTERESTED IN A PATICULAR PRODUCT I WILL ASK!!!
>
>Thanks.
>
>Now back to your regularly scheduled list . . . 
>
>--wwd
>
>Will Dunn
>Leopard Communications
>Boulder, CO
>    
>
>
>
>
I am thinking of amending my .sig to state my policy on this. I NEVER
purchase anything over the phone or via email unless I initiate the
contact, This lowers the possibility of dealing with charlatans and
fly-by-night vendors. So if you have a great product and want me to
consider it - DO NOT - phone or email unsolicited sales/advertising in my
direction because the only thing it accomplishes is to get your product
added to my "do_not_buy_this_garbage" list and your company name added to
my "never_deal_with_these_clueless_morons" list. 


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