Re: Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-05 Thread Richards, Robert B.
Ed, I was about to reply to the points you made and realized we have a fundamental disagreement about the nature and tone of Timothy's posts. I have *never* thought that his posts contained "border line" material. Not even close. Like Jim and Peter (and dozens of others from IBM), I believe Timot

Re: Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-04 Thread Edward Jaffe
Richards, Robert B. wrote: I guess I am confused. *Most* of the time, we like it when IBMers post what they know or think we should know. Is that now considered advertising? :-( Timothy is one of the few IBM Software Architects posting to this forum. I, personally, have always found his posts to

Re: Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-04 Thread Rob Schramm
Quite honestly, there is nothing free about PCI. Requirements for PCI compliance are not free. Doesn't matter if you try to do it all yourself or have people come in to help. There is a definite cost. As to the class, it is just about Communication Server aspects. Seems like a good idea.

Re: Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-04 Thread Eric Bielefeld
Ed, I'm not quite sure just what you're saying. Personally, I like most of Timothy Sipples' posts. I'm aware that he is an IBM employee, which is obvious from his Sig line and email address. He does bring out a viewpoint that is often contrary to what many IBM-Main posters have. I don't alway

Re: Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-04 Thread Richards, Robert B.
Ed, I guess I am confused. *Most* of the time, we like it when IBMers post what they know or think we should know. Is that now considered advertising? :-( Timothy is one of the few IBM Software Architects posting to this forum. I, personally, have always found his posts to be informative, relevan

Advertising on IBM-MAIN (Was: IBM PR: PCI Security Compliance Workshop in Maryland)

2008-06-04 Thread Edward Jaffe
George Fogg wrote: I'm confused. Is this an advertisement on IBM-MAIN? George Fogg Richards, Robert B. wrote: I would say *NO*, it is not really an advertisement. It's more like a "FOR YOUR INFORMATION". Advertising generally expects some return on investment. Clearly stated, "There is