Dear Arachnes and Sue, If a manufacturer/marketing firm in the People's Republic of China has seen fit to invade our lacemaking communities (Arachne, OIDFA, etc.) for commercial benefit, this correspondence is a bit alarming! I remember a man from China showed up at OIDFA in Lund, Sweden, and was passing out promotional materials outside of the approved sales area. This was of concern at the time, as OIDFA is not a commercial venture and expects such activities to be conducted according to approved guidelines.
People or governments we do not wish to associate with may have invaded what we believe are protected lists of members of various lace organizations. We use such limited amounts of thread that it is surprising they would bother to contact one of us. Is there a way to find out if they have invaded Arachne's files? I am told the Chinese are scanning all our books, including those covered by copyright. For an honorable purpose? Always be careful how much information you share on Arachne. I say this, just when a friend has finished photographing my library and copying my book inventory for the purpose of sharing with Arachnes. We did this because there have been quite a few inquiries as to what the Lace and Embroidery Resource Center is all about. Guess it is better to send the address where the pictures and information sit to individuals who request it, not to the larger list. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/5/07 9:59:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How are you? We are major in that sewing thread, different kind of lace, > > and the other garment accessories, and if you have that interest, > > pls feel free to contact with us. > > > > Attached are some of our products, pls kinldy check that. > > > > Await your favorable reply. > > > > B.Regards, > > > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to > everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
