[lug] Question on allowable posts to BLUG

[Jason Strnad]

Such a request, regardless of the source, is a request for permission 
to solicit marketing input from list users.  Not terribly different 
from the folks you see in the mall with clipboards and pestering 
shoppers with "You wanna take a survey?" inquiries.

It's my opinion, that such is not appropriate on this list.  My sincere 
appreciation, however to the person being polite enough to ask first.

-Jason

PS- Is it just me or does this look like a sneaky way of Chris to get 
input data for his email list processing project. <grin>

On Dec 19, 2003, at 12:27 AM, Chris Riddoch wrote:

> Hi, folks.
>
> Being thoroughly indecisive as usual, I'd like to ask folks for advice
> on how to handle the following request I got off-list.  I'm bringing
> it on the list specifically to get opinions on how to answer these in
> the future (this isn't the first mail of this variety I've received,
> by the way.)
>
> It's... well... here it is:
>
>> I am a program manager in the Microsoft networking group, doing some
>> research around how we can improve our operating systems. My goal is
>> to help us identify capabilities, improvements, and features that
>> Microsoft should be focusing on to help our customers over the next
>> 5 years or so.  I am particularly interested in hearing from Linux
>> users, and get their input about what they feel should be
>> priorities.
>>
>> I was wondering if you would mind if I posted a message on your
>> Linux mailing list (lug at lug.boulder.co.us) asking for feedback? I
>> want to ask for people to e-mail me directly if they would be
>> interested in taking an on-line survey I have put together (sorry, I
>> don't want to post the survey URL directly to the public).
>>
>> If you don't feel this is an appropriate use of your list, that's
>> fine. Of course, I am always eager to hear your thoughts if you
>> wanted to share them. :)
>
> Opinions?
>
> -- 
> epistemological humility
>    - Chris Riddoch -
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