Date:	Thu, 7 Sep 1995 07:44:26 -1000
From:	JBENEDICT@lex.lawnet.fordham.edu (Jason Benedict)
Message-Id: <950907134426.2100c2ed@law.fordham.edu>
Organization: Harvard University Office of Information Technology
Subject: Advertising Line


> I am merely being informative. This is also good for the event. 
>People want to know whats goin on. I know I do.

	As do I.  But I also like to know when a good sale is going on, or
when I can purchase something for a good price or close to my home.  All
these things are "commercialism".  Like I said before, *I* personally don't
mind it, but I was only curious why advertising a "service" like flight school
(which is a money making venture) is not frowned upon by the community ?

>According to you, then we can't mention events, any kites, any products at
>all because let's face it, somehow someone makes money (and not that much)

	You can mention all you want.  The idea that I was against (anything
actually) the mention of your sponsorship is erroneous.  I wasn't even really
concerned.  I just wanted to know what the difference was.

>According to you Jason you can't ever again mention who you fly for (the
>guy that gives you kites free in exchange for you to show case and promote
>his kites) That my friend is advertizing.

	Yes, and I don't do it on the net.  If I EVER mention Air Master 
<just like that> I always put a disclaimer of sorts.  And if you take note, I 
NEVER push the kite on the net when someone asks about a light wind kite.

>What's your solution Jason?
>According to you I should not post any more, maybe I shouldn't.

Never said that.  You taught me and others so much.  You are most definatley
a driving force in the sport kiting industry.  As far as I am concered, 
a local legend.  I just think that you're using the REC.KITES platform
for personal gain, and I think it's wrong.

>Out of all the "Fine line adverts, why did you single me out? What is the
>real reason Jason?

	I didn't single you out.  I just noticed this and wrote about it.
Gee...  you qestion my true motives..   Maybe I shouldn't post anymore.

Jason


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