I don't take it that way. There's nothing wrong with stating that he likes
the product, even if he is an employee, though part time I'm sure. It's not
like he's hiding. We all know the story. So, what's the problem?

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"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message
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On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:27:33 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

So what? Does that mean the Dutchman is worse than other systems? I think
it's much better, and I've sailed with several different kinds.

When someone posts in usenet promoting a product for commercial gain,
it's SPAM, regardless of whether the product is the best or the worst
in the world.

In Bart's case, I would not consider it SPAM and unethical if he
posted his opinion as a reply to someone else's question, and simply
added a disclaimer stating that he is an employee of the person
selling the product.

Then again, he wasn't answering a question, anyway. He STARTED the
thread. That makes it an advertisement. Do you approve of advertising
made to look like a legitimate post?

Since he is trying to make it appear that he's merely a private person
making a personal recommendation, what he's doing is WRONG. He has a
conflict of interest.

Maybe you are like Bushco, and refuse to hold your friends accountable
for their actions, even when you know they are doing something they
shouldn't?

CWM