I really don't mind Steve's mentions of his courses, but I have to agree
with what Graeme said quoted below also. I know a few posters, specifically
Bruce Black, often mention their products. Bruce and Steve have so many
good answers, that even if you don't like their promoting their products,
they contribute a lot to the list.
By the way Steve, how is the market for your classes going? I know a while
back you weren't doing anything, and thinking of chucking the whole
business. Is it better now?
Eric Bielefeld
Sr. z/OS Systems Programmer
Lands End
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
414-475-7434
There have been times in the last 12 months where I've felt that a few
posters have strained the promotional envelope on IBM-MAIN.
Clearly it's all a matter of achieving balance. So long as Steve's posts
are offering useful explanations, corrections, examples or a nudge in the
right direction that is relevant to the thread raised by the OP, then IMO
it's ok to mention a relevant training offering that he has available.
"Relevant" would mean that it might have helped the OP avoid having to
post at all and "mention" should be little more than a link to all the
gory detail on a website.
I've always felt sympathy for Steve's awkward position here as the more
detailed help he gives, the more effective IBM-MAIN is bailing newbies 'n
wannabes out, and this can be seen by the shortsighted and the lazy as
undercutting the need for his paid services. Go Steve!
Seasons greetings and regards to all,
Graeme.
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