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Subject: Re: [APG] Multiple postings endorsing products
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 16:23:33 EDT


In a message dated 6/13/2003 7:34:00 PM Central Daylight Time,
writes:


> I think it is inappropriate to use the APG Mailing List to promote
> products.

I'm sorry I didn't know a conference was a product.
It is entirely proper to make a single posting presenting the

> facts, but pushing the product with multiple postings is improper. If
> nothing else, it begs responses from people about the product you are so
> excited about.

I didn't know it was a sin to let people know about a major event in the
genealogical community. I have read several post for NGS and FGS conferences in
the past as well as received several items for sell by individual members on
this list. I have even received post about your personal soundex system.

I was not selling anything! I was just letting the members know about an
online Conference taking place. Which, I believe is absolutely wonderful way to
experience a large genealogical event. Especially if you cannot participate in
one of the other National events. This is a simple stepping stone to make more
people aware of items available in genealogy. It also lets people experiences
other classes that may not necessarily be offered at a major conference.

>
> I visited the "vendor" area of the e-genconference and found it
> underwhelming. It is nothing more than a link to the vendor's
> site--there is no content. To compare it to the experience of visiting a
> vendor booth at an NGS and FGS conference, where you can interact with
> the exhibitor, fondle the products, and get free candy is a gross
> misrepresentation.

I'm sorry you feel that way. So you are saying that a beginner in genealogy
should just know who these venders are? Or are you saying that if they are at
your level in genealogy, they should not do business with these companies
unless they can make it to a genealogical event so they can have a piece of candy?
In my opinion having virtual booths online is only helping the participants
have a more rounded genealogical experience.

>
> I have visited familyhistoryradio.com, which you previously touted, and
> find it equally underwhelming. I plan to review it in my e-zine "Nu?
> What's New?" but first will send the review to the owners of FHR so they
> can rebut any of my comments.

You can contact the people at Family History Radio. They are wonderful people
and very excited to be able to present a new step in genealogy. It is called
being innovative.

As for me I do not work for Family History Radio. I only believe they have a
wonderful concept.

Gary or anyone else, I would suggest that you check out this link <A HREF="http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comstandself.htm">Click
here: National Genealogical Society</A> and read "Guidelines for Genealogical Self-
Improvement and Growth" Recommended by the National Genealogical Society


Sincerely,

Cindy Hofmeister



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