[R-390] Netiquette

[Cecil Acuff]

Group,

I think it makes sense to mention briefly to the group about "Business 
Concerns" that have a long, proven history of less than desirable business 
habits. (as well as those that do a consistently positive business) But 
mostly when you have had first hand experience...not to just jump on the 
bandwagon cause the cousin of your sister-in-laws brother rumored he had or 
because it makes for great fun.

I also believe individuals that enter into sales of items to other 
individuals is a whole different animal.

There could be any number of reasons, that we are not privy to, that can 
cause a couple of individuals to have a problem with a transaction.  A 
single transaction between individuals that goes south doesn't set a 
precedent that all transactions with that individual will.  Usually an 
individual that takes advantage of more than a couple of others in the same 
community will cut his own throat and the problem is solved.

I have on occasion sent private emails to individuals that were showing 
interest in doing business with other individuals, warning them to be 
careful, if I have had a bad experience or knew someone I trust that has. 
But if we created a "Black List" of individuals that any of us have had a 
problem with we would probably find some of our list "Hero's" on it.  Les 
you don't have to post an Amen...I received it telepathically..:-)

I think, as many do, keeping a personal Black List is more appropriate. 
(I'm quite sure Hank Arney has one of those from his past experiences)

Just as we are warned "Buyer Beware"  there is an opposite and equal warning 
of "Seller Beware". (hmm...a theory of business relativity)

Just because someone is a member of this list doesn't mean he can be trusted 
to ship something to that hasn't been paid for yet.  I would have to know a 
fellow pretty good...at least as well as one can know someone through 
participation on a reflector, to extend myself to any degree.  I have with 
several...all were long time list members and with no issues!  There are so 
many new guys that float through here, as well as those who lurk on various 
lists for profit...it's wise to have your shields up unless you have seen 
posts for years from a guy you choose to trust to any great financial 
degree.

Just my thoughts...

Don't want to see anyone taken advantage of...but I don't want to see any 
unnecessary public lynchings either....

Cecil
K5DL