Thanks Richard.
That's what I had presumed so as the original post was information to do with piping it was quite valid in my eyes (whether anyone makes money from it is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned). Nice and open rather than being underhand and asking someone else to post the information.
Why all the fuss then?

Colin Hill
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Shuttleworth" <rshuttlewo...@sympatico.ca> To: <neiltaver...@btinternet.com>; <rosspi...@aol.com>; "colin" <cwh...@santa-fe.freeserve.co.uk>
Cc: <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 9:51 PM
Subject: [NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places available



Dear Colin Hill,

The NSP dartmouth list has nothing to do with the Northumbrian Pipers' Society other than the fact that many Society members post to this list. It is run out of Dartmouth College by a very patient and long-suffering chap called Wayne. Anyone can join the list and post any piping relevant topic that they feel would be of interest to other list members.

Richard

Colin (Hill) wrote:

Can someone please enlighten me on something as I am obviously too old and doddering to understand. Is this particular list an "open" list for matters pertaining to piping in general or only as it concerns the Society? For the life of me, I can't see the problem with self-advertising provided that it is to do with piping. Presumably, If I had heard of a piping course and then written a post "hey pipers, there's a course being held at...................". That would be piping news surely and quite acceptable? Please explain the difference to me between a course held by the Society and one held by an individual as far as this (open) list is concerned (if it is open). Many people on this list are not members of the Society (hence the opening of the "dirty laundry" alternative list). Please inform us as to whether this list is to discuss piping in all it's aspects or only those aspects that the Society have a hand in.
I think we need this clarification.
If it is, indeed, NOT an open list but one being run for and on behalf of the Society, I think that needs pointing out notwithstanding the fact that the Society "runs" it and benefits from it (by spreading the word that it exists). If it IS a Society bases list only, maybe a change of name should be considered. Again, if it's an open list, maybe we shouldn't have details of the Society's contributions either (to make it fair).
You can't have it both ways.
An open list or a NPS list?
That would, I think, help many of us to understand what is acceptable and what is not.
If it IS a specific NPS list, maybe it should be restricted to members.
Maybe a truly open list (such as the English Bagpipes list on Yahoo) should be started as an alternative to those who wish to discuss ALL aspects of piping and where the news of a course on piping would be accepted as news regardless of who was running it?

Colin Hill
(Life Member of NPS since around 1972/3)
----- Original Message ----- From: <rosspi...@aol.com>
To: <neiltaver...@btinternet.com>
Cc: <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:53 PM
Subject: [NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places available



No problem as you are doing it as a group activity and there is no
conflict with the NPS who I am sure welcomes it.
CR


-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Tavernor <neiltaver...@btinternet.com>
To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:09
Subject: [NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places
available


And if (nsp dartmouth) is only for material sanctioned by the NPS, why
did we need (NPS discussion).

And can I advertise the Manchester group Pipers' day (3rd October) run
and risk taken by individuals (no financial support from the NPS) on
the (NPS discusion) list. Well I'm going to anyway.

Neil

----- Original Message ----- From: "Francis Wood"
<oatenp...@googlemail.com>
To: "Dartmouth NPS" <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:56 PM
Subject: [NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places
available

Oh, for goodness' sake!

Francis

On 12 Aug 2009, at 12:41, rosspi...@aol.com wrote:


I wonder if this advert for a privately run course is allowed on this
> list. This is a course that is not run by the NPS but for the benefit
of > the person who is running it who although taking the risk and time
to > organise it is also taking any profit that may arise.
CR

-----Original Message----- From: suzefisher
@aol.com
To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:24 Subject: [NSP] Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places
available


There are still a few places left on this course, if anyone is
interested > in attending or would like some more information please
contact me > offlist.
Thanks Susan.
2nd NORTHUMBRIA PIPING WEEK
Sunday 11th – Friday 16th October 2009
A residential piping course suitable for all playing levels (except >
absolute beginners) based in a licensed hotel in Whitley Bay.

Tutors for the week include Andy May, Chris Ormston, Chris Evans. Plus other guest tutors and performers. Limited accommodation for non-playing partners. Some non-residential playing places will be available. Costs: Tuition (over 5 days), events, outings etc. Includes lunch, tea and coffee – £230 per player (individual lessons may be available at extra cost) Accommodation – B&B £140 - £245 for 7 nights (depending on level of facilities chosen)

Evening meals at participants’ expense
Part-week bookings will be considered.
For further details and an application form contact: Susan Craven 166 Plessey Road, BLYTH, NE2land NE24 3JA 07764 483595 suzefis...@aol.com

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