Re: SQL*Plus replacement available - SPAM SPAM SPAM

Paul <paul_at_not.a.chance.ie> wrote in message news:<MPG.1b2eb924535bff989954_at_news1.eircom.net>...
> JustinCaze_at_lurkers.com says...
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> > If you recommend a program of a company your are in no way affiliated
> > with, to someone who has previously asked for a tool for that special
> > purpose it's HELP
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> I agree - you are either asking for help or giving it - anything else is
> spam, especially if you are offering a product or service as the OP. If
> you suggest a product or service which is appropriate to the request of
> the OP then it is not spam.
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> It's fairly simple really. However, I think that a good killfile, plus a
> bit of discernment over who are the real movers and shakers in a group
> can normally suffice to eliminate most of the rubbish.
>

Filters are not the answer. I post from GOOGLE for example.

GOOGLE filters some of the trash out, but gives no option for filtering other than regular searches. That's not good because you'd have to enter the search criteria each time you go to read the group.

And there is some borderline issues with recommending tools. It should be in answer to a question/request. That can be easily seen, but it is not always easy to tell that a person is "in no way affiliated" with the tool. Some spammers have use that style to post off topic replies in some groups (even to the point of overwhelming the group at times).

Good to hear from both of you!

  Ed Received on Tue Jun 08 2004 - 19:51:16 CEST