I got one too, and will forward it to Lynn per Euty’s request. I’d been contemplating doing that, but wanted to be sure this wasn’t someone I knew, and didn’t recognize the name of, starting a new project, before I raised a fuss.
Well, I have a question here. I write for an ezine, and there are many posters here who have written thoughtful, interesting, or just plain hilarious posts that I personally think would be a lovely fit with that 'zine. I have sent personal emails to one or two that REALLY stood out as examples of superb writing, and suggested that they might benefit (and of course, so would the 'zine) by writing there. I’ve also suggested to the editors of that 'zine that there are some fabulous writers here, and that they might like to cruise through for potential columnists. I know that those editors have done a bit of reading here, and have wistfully said “boy, I sure wish that person would write for us.” But I also know that they have NOT done any active recruiting here.
But could they? I haven’t mentioned the 'zine in particular on the boards specifically because I’m afraid it would be construed as trolling. I guess what I am asking is, since there are so many good writers here, why would it be bad to send a note saying “we’d love to have you write for us”?
Poly, that was basically my thought with starting the thread. I thought to myself “Hey, maybe he’s a lurker who genuinely wanted some of the people he liked here to come see his new MB.”
At the time I received it, none of the mods/admins on my AIM buddy list was online else I’da been all over 'em saying “whuzzis? Mehein?” and such things.
Thanks for the heads-up, Euty. Sending a fwd of the email yer way.
LifeonWry, I would email the admins of this board with that question, as they’re much more likely to respond to it than if you just stick it in any old thread in MPSIMS:)
I’ve mentioned my e-newsletter from time to time (it’s in my profile).
I don’t think anyone particularly minds if you mention it if it’s appropriate.
But spamming people to generate traffic is a bad idea.
Just bad.
Well I received the email and I wasn’t upset about it. I had an IM conversation with this Travis, and he said he liked our site and wanted to attract some creative people to his. He noticed I was a writer, and so asked me. I don’t think this really is spam. He read threads and individually emailed certain people.
All I had to do was say no, or ignore it. I really don’t see the harm. He seemed like a nice person to me.
I got one of these. I was immediately suspicious, as I have not posted anything worth notice on this board save for a silly little rant about potato wedges.
I am sorta flattered though, in a way.
I remember the Potato Wedges rant. Absolutely hilarious.
I got one too, but the “Hey there” salutation had another poster’s name in it, so I got spammed with someone else’s spam! But between life, this board, and occasional forays into Fathom and the UnaBoard, I don’t have time for any more. So I didn’t go to the linked sites. However, I’ll be a team player and forward the email on to our esteemed admins.
Thanks to all of you that have reported this to us.
We take anyone attempting to spam users very seriously, regardless of their intentions.
The sad part about all of this is that if he had bothered to contact us before he started down this road it could have had a much happier ending. We’re all for encouraging creativity and we want all of you to succeed at your various endeavors, but you can only use this site to do so in certain asked-for-in-advance ways. He didn’t bother, spammed our members, violated copyright, and in general has just been an ass about the whole situation. Didn’t have to be this way, but we’re now forced to take serious measures.
Around here, it’s ALWAYS better to ask permission first.
your humble TubaDiva
Administrator
OK, then.
Can I have a cookie?
So far, nope
Those of you that have been to the site, would you please send me a list or links to all the purloined posts?
The site owner says he has no control over what other people put there and he has no way of knowing what’s ours.
If you have something there that you have given them permission to print, please let me know about that as well.
Thanks.
your humble TubaDiva
Administrator
An update; now the site administrator is blocking my emails.
He claims I am spamming him.
your humble TubaDiva
Administrator
Maybe you need to sic Ed on him.
Tuba, thanks for keeping us updated. I for one, appreciate it.
Sigh. Someone spank my hand, wouldja?