advertising?

[Thomas D. Seay, III]

>Oops... looks like bent a few pins with my listing of "Pianos For Sale". If
>it's not wanted, I won't list anything else!  Whomever runs this list may
>wish to state the policy and I'll obey.
>
>I've been a tuner for 24 years and, I'm afraid, an inveterate collector
>besides. I also fix up older pianos and sell them (this includes players and
>squares). I listed those I'll probably never have the time to restore, with
>the idea that other rebuilders might enjoy the chance. I did get more
>inquiries from my listing than criticism, though!  Perhaps, if such listings
>as mine are acceptable (IF), a rule could be made to allow only "used" items
>relating to the piano(?) This might prevent massive ads from pin dope
>suppliers, etc.  Anyway, I like to read ads of this type, and prices help
>with with my appraisals. I don't like ads WITHOUT prices. As for all caps
>being like SHOUTING, I'd agree. sorry.

I am generally opposed to commercial advertising on this list; however, I
would suggest a compromise of sorts:

If you have something for sale, why not simply post a message such as:
Widgets for sale, email me for details at widgetmeister@gizmo.com or some
such.

This will let people know that you have something for sale and respond
accordingly but not burden others with an extremely long commercial
message.

Just a suggestion.

Regards,



Tom Seay
The Unversity of Texas at Austin
t.seay@mail.utexas.edu