Hello all: I often get emails from the general public who are not on our Sundial list who are looking for a specific kind of sundial that I do not make. If I don't know who supplies this type of sundial, then I would think it appropriate to forward these requests to the Sundial List. This is not someone advertising their sundials, but a request for sundials which is different.
We already have good links to sundial makers and designers on both the BSS and NASS websites. These sites have worked well for me in the past and would surely work for others too. But I realize that these sites are mainly for professional full time sundial makers most of whom have their own websites, and that many members of our group are hobbiests who only make an occasional sundial for sale. I have no objection to these people announcing the sale of their sundials on the Sundial List. Let's face it, I doubt that the List will be flooded with sundial advertisements since not that many sundials are actually being built. John Carmichael Sundial Sculptures Tucson Arizona >Dear Friends, > >Over the years, I have noted that members of this group have followed >the usual mailing list etiquette prohibiting posting messages which have >commercial content. > >I wonder how the group feels about opening the forum to allow members to >post messages offering items or services for sale, or want lists of >things they might wish to purchase. The offerings should be at least >loosely associated with sundials. Undue repetition of offers or requests >would be unacceptable and replies should be made privately - not to the >list. > >We should note that we are protected from ordinary spam by the >requirement that the only messages posted must come from a subscriber's >own email address. > >I, for one, would be interested in being informed of books, dials, or >tools and other items that I might be able to purchase. > >I hope this message will prompt a discussion. Based on the consensus, >the final decision should be made by Daniel Roth - our esteemed >Majordomo; and that no commercial messages should be posted until he >gives his OK. > >The NASS Website http://sundials.org has an "Artisans" category on its >Links page for those who construct sundials for sale. If you make dials >and have a Web page which is not listed, please contact me. > >Best regards, > >Bob Terwilliger > >
