John Stumbles wrote:
On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:08:20 +0000, Steve Firth wrote:

Does Fair Trader status permit you to carry on a policy of
unsolicited commercial advertising to a DIY newsgroup?

Oh dear, it's that Firth man again. Missed your post because of my kill
file.

I'll type this very slowly Steve so you have a chance of understanding it.

Lets examine the accusation of "a policy of unsolicited commercial
advertising" shall we.

I operate exclusively in the ME postcodes. Actually I don't operate in all
of these postcodes, but whatever.

Since to my knowledge none of the regular contributors to this group live
anywhere near the ME postcodes, that wouldn't be a sensible "commercial
advertising" policy now would it?

If my assumption is incorrect, and unknown to me, many of the contributors
do live in the ME postcodes, what would be the point of offering a handyman
service to dedicated, knowledible, experienced DIY enthusiasts?

You will now probably start a rant about me obtaining information for free
from the group to use in a commercial activity.

I plead guilty to that charge. I do ask many questions and gratefully
receive answers from those more knowledible that I am in certain areas.

However, those who reply to my posts do so willingly.

The other side of the coin is where I use the information I have gained in
the course of my commercial activity to help members of the group who are
seeking information. Since I do more DIY in a month than some do in a year
I hope my input is useful to some.

Fair Trader status means I run my business properly with good intention.

I doubt this reasoned reply will change your attitude, but I accept that's
because you are simply a ****wit.


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