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[John, W9DDD]

Makes me wonder if I should post where I got a good deal on casters for 
my 28.

John, W9DDD

On 4/6/2019 10:02 AM, Bob kb8tq wrote:
> Hi
> 
> The old reason for avoiding names of specific outfits on mailing lists was the way various
> serach engines handled the reference. Linking the mailing list to a bunch of totally unrelated
> “stuff” created issues back in the day.
> 
> The search process has improved a bit and people have gotten a bit more used to checking
> results. You are a lot less likely to see people pop onto Greenkeys (say) looking for a deal on a
> replacement keyboard for their computer ….. (and getting really nasty when one was not
> provided).
> 
> In some cases the ban was related to simply not wanting to “advertise” various sites or
> brands. The reasons for this varied a lot from list to list. Again, not as big a deal these days.
> 
> Bob
> 
>> On Apr 6, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Thomas Tillson via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> Just an old habit I got into  a while back.
>>
>> If I want to suggest a certain store, I would say "The store with the orange sign" Home Depot.
>>
>> "Ball and a circle"  Target
>>
>> The store with the big "R" Radio Shack.
>>
>> Etc
>>
>> I think it stems from when mentioning a certain store or brand was frowned upon-or banned--perhaps not in GKs, but other lists as well.
>>
>> TT
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