self promotion on this newsgroup ?

Personally, I'd rather just see the announcement than a post (and
possibly a long thread) discussing whether we want to see the
announcement.

Best,
- Joe

Good point!

What's the generally accepted practice for self promotion on this newsgroup
?
As in I hope to "unveil" my website soon where I offer some kits. I was
thinking of maybe just one single "formal" announcement, with nothing more
than a hyperlink to the site in my signature in all future posts. Maybe a
specific announcement here and there for a new product, etc.


You've been a fine contributor to the group.  I look forward to your website
announcement.

Mike Ross

Thanks. I appreciate it!

In my opinion:

A few commercial posts a year with subjects are prefixed by "AD:" is
acceptable.
Nonintrusive self-promotion in signatures is acceptable.
Disclosed self-promotion in sufficiently specific threads is
acceptable.
Undisclosed self-promotion is flameworthy.

-chris.

On Mar 25, 9:17 pm, "Pogo"

thinking of maybe just one single "formal" announcement, with nothing more than
a hyperlink to the site in my signature in all future posts. Maybe a specific
announcement here and there for a new product, etc.

specific post to see what feedback I get.

I think the rule of thumb should be that its OK if you are a
contributor. Just dont do it too often and try not to post stuff that
is written in sale-speak (lots of exclamation points and liberal use
of the words "REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCT!" and "AMAZING" and "SPECIAL
INTRODUCTORY OFFER").

A news group can be a good source of constructive criticism for your
products. Be wary though, regular exposure to a news group can be a
double-edged sword.  You will likely acquire some detractors who had
one bad experience and then flame your company every chance the see
you reply to an innocent question.

-howy

Good guidelines. Thanks!
JCD