My apologies

[JMUCKERHEIDE@delphi.com]

>I am impressed with how active
> this network is and it will take more than a few offensive
> messages to get me to cancel my subscription (provided I don't
> get kicked off).
> 
> Clay French
> 
Much ado about nothing!

The only constraint that should apply to "announcing" courses, conferences,
etc, should be that a few lines be distributed offering a source of additional 
info. It's only outrageous when we get many screens of details about something 
I care nothing about (especially how to make hotel reservations and driving
instructions!! :-) 

These are just as bad from government or non-profit organizations as
"commercial" sources. The idea that a "for-profit" come-on is worse than a
"non-profit" shill is ludicrous and says more about the narrow mind of the
individual making the claim than anything about the merit of the use of the
Internet. 

I am considering returning ALL voluminous announcements and conferences with a 
no-thank-you message however, and encourage everyone to do the same. :-) 

Regards, Jim