Del said:
This workbook is targeted for people starting their own labels or production companies. The book contains usable forms such as song writer split forms, sample clearance sheets, budget breakdowns, studio POs and more. The book is $49.95 US plus shipping and handling of $6.95. Cashier's checks or money orders can be sent to FCM, PO Box 1089, New York, NY 10035. Allow 4-6 weeks delivery.
OK Del... I don't wanna sound like a prick or anything, but this is
definitely a blatant advertisement! Which we as veteran users of this BBS consider to be the equivalent of Spam. Not in the sense of it being a "mass mailing" but in the sense that it is unwanted/unwelcome.
Here's an example of what would have been an acceptable "FYI":
Hey guys. Check this out... looks like pretty interesting reading material. (Insert link here)
This:
The book is $49.95 US plus shipping and handling of $6.95. Cashier's checks or money orders can be sent to FCM, PO Box 1089, New York, NY 10035. Allow 4-6 weeks delivery.
Is solicitation of sales and is unacceptable. It's a matter of etiquette. Also claiming that you got the info from "some person" who (as pointed out) happens to share the same URL as your e-mail does immediately puts your credibility in question. And when working in sales of any kind, your credibility is of paramount importance!
Although your product may be informative and may even possess valuable information, it's not likely you will make any sales here after this incident...
(a) You've stepped over the line as far as what we the community consider to be acceptable behavior.
(b) You went even further to insult our intelligence by pretending to be something that you are most likely not.
Instead of getting upset and/or retaliating, you should walk away with a valuable lesson and not make the same mistake on other BBSs you may join in the future.
Although there may be a sucker born every minute, people today are far more intelligent & educated than when PT Barnum made that observation.
- Tanlith -
PS: A friend of mine is selling this great book: How to make $1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 in the music industry! Only $19.95 + $5.00 Shipping
Make your money orders payable to:
Buffalo Bob Swindell
Care of
The Starmaker Machine
Leaders In The Music Business Business
Room 210
Breezy Palms Motel
Gulf Breeze, Ms.
Hadda do it Bob... hope ya don't mind!
