--- In [email protected], Steve Haywood <stevephayw...@...> wrote:
>
> 2009/10/14 peteuk <peter.jea...@...>
>
> >
> >
> > I am a list member who has no objection and indeed welcomes being informed
> > of such "news". I feel I am in the majority.
> >
>
> This is exactly what George said to me when I approached him about whether I
> could be allowed to mention *Narrowboat Dreams* (Published by Summersdale at
> £7.99, avaiilable online, at all good bookshops or signed, directly from the
> author). He said, 'I think people would like to be told about this.'
>
> However, he is in a position to decided what the 'majority' might or might
> not like to be told. Leave that decision to anyone with a product to sell
> and anarchy will result.
>
> Simple, eh? Ask George. That has been the rule thus far. That is why I am
> asking whether that rule has changed. Whether Laurence put his subject
> heading in capitals or not seems neither here not there to me, but no doubt
> you'll enlighten me as to why this threatens the very nature of the list
> which I believe unapproved advertising would do.
>
> Steve
>
Consider your self enlightened that I do not think capitals endanger the very
nature of the list.
I do not intend to ask George anything, contrary to your suggestion.
You are of course entitled to your theory on unapproved advertising on which I
make no comment.
Regards
Pete
