>Once again, the assumtions that someone sold your email address, ekleeman@ekleeman.com is pure speculation. I didn't buy it, I got it from the envelope above. I could actually say, YOU gave it to me by posting here!
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>>This thread was not started because of "one little email" and frankly has nothing to do with the quality of anyone's conference(s). And, frankly I don't give a damn if an unsolicited email pertains to my work or not. Additionally, you may not consider your time valuable enough to get irritated with managing a mailbox that has been trashed by someone selling the address, but I do.
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>>This thread has not generated a bunch of additional emails, it has generated a discussion among professionals on a forum who consider it worth while to take the time to make a point.
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>>I think the point has been made.
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>>>You know, after reading your email, the most amazing thing i think is that these guys are getting sooooo worked up that they are sending all these emails. because they got one little email in their inbox. and this email couldn't pertain anymore to their job, career. i get lots of spam. for me it's kind of easy to hit that delete button. then empty trash. works like a champ.
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>>>>-- If they went trolling around the UT or experts-exchange or wherever, than I would factor that into any decision to write them a check for their services. It wouldn't disqualify them automatically, but it would factor into the decision of which of the half dozen potential conferences I should spend money on this year.
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>>>>Then, I'm afraid that you would wind up missing all of the conferences this year. All of the conference organizers send e-mail to potential attendees.
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>>>>IMHO, this is a good thing. The first GLGDW (WhilFest) that I attended was because I got a post card from Whil advertizing the event. I had never heard of it and after getting that card, I asked around to see if it was a good value.
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>>>>I am so glad that I got that post card! If I hadn't, I would have missed one of the best VFP conferences I have ever attended.
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>>>>Essential Fox is a great value as well. I was at the first one last year, and Russ did a great job. As is typical in this community, Whil was right there helping Russ to make the conference a great success.
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>>>>Just my $.02