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A2007 - OLE vs. Attachements
Hi, Doug.
Well, then it seems to me that the *bigger* problem is poor planning. If I were to initiate a fine forum like this (and it truly is fine) then I'd make sure that I could actually ENFORCE the Rules of Conduct that people have been asked to respect! Otherwise, why bother with any rules at all? Personaly, I find the "info-attack" (I don't know what else to call it) towards Steve far more disturbing than his trolling for $$$. It's downright CREEPY. The fact that all of that effort goes for naught because ultimately, the rules can't be enforced makes it more a travesty than anything. Yikes! -- www.Marzetti.com "Douglas J. Steele" wrote: The problem is that these newsgroups aren't moderated, nor can they be. You're using Microsoft's web interface to post, but you're actually posting to NNTP newsgroups, not a website. The groups exist on a multitude of servers, not simply the ones that Microsoft administers themselves (msnews.microsoft.com). While Microsoft conceivably could delete posts originating on their server, they would be unable to delete posts originating on other servers. -- Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP http://I.Am/DougSteele (no e-mails, please!) "JohnLute" wrote in message ... Thanks for the clarification, Gina. I'm certainly not defending anyone, either. I'm simply saying that the "info-attack" on Steve is as ridiculous and annoying as Steve's trolling for $$$. This smacks of the Aaron Kempf issue. Good GAWSH - if the Rules of Conduct are so explicit and clear than why in the world are these things allowed to blow up like this? Simply ban the offender and get on with life. I really appreciate these forums but I find these playground antics just a bit much and feel compelled to voice my irritation. -- www.Marzetti.com "Gina Whipp" wrote: John, I am not defedning anyone but please note that the TOU you preseted is for Software. The Rules of Conduct for the Newsgroup can be found here... http://www.microsoft.com/library/gal...RulesofConduct. And to quote... "Advertising/Solicitation: These communities were created as a forum for providing peer-to-peer assistance on Microsoft products and services. We ask that you refrain from posting advertisements or solicitations that do not pertain directly to the intended use and purpose of the newsgroup or chat." 1. No, I have to agree I do not see it in this posting either. HOWEVER, I have seen it as much as 9 (nine) times ALL in seperate posts. 2. and 3. As for who the "We" are please refer to postings where Steve has advertised. If you do a search on Steve you will find the "We" and the solicitations. 3. He has been reported several times and has had to make several adjustments to post here. I am not going to defend Steve or StopThisAdvertising. I will say if you don't want to see either one please use Killfile. -- Gina Whipp "I feel I have been denied critical, need to know, information!" - Tremors II http://www.regina-whipp.com/index_files/TipList.htm "JohnLute" wrote in message ... I don't see it, either. So in this instance one could argue that StopThis Advertising is in violation of harrassment. These kinds of "wars" ruin things for everyone. StopThisAdvertising claims, "We warned him a thousand times..." Who is "we" and what/who has given "we" the authority to warn ANYBODY? I just reviewed the TOU: http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.mspx#E1 These don't seem to have been altered for a couple years. If Steve is such a violator then he should be properly reported to MS. Steve appears to be a troll and to have taken on other identities. So if it can be so easily proven then simply do so and be done with it. I'm entirely annoyed by self-appointed forum police! Considering that Steve has been warned "a thousand times" yet is still free to post makes it CLEAR that those who have been warning him are entirely out of line. --- www.Marzetti.com "Piet Linden" wrote: In all fairness, though, this post lacks the usual advertising... Or is there something my browser doesn't show? |
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