Ticked off In Cyber Space
I met an accountant at a chamber of commerce breakfast meeting. At that particular meeting the head of the chamber indicated that it was good practice to ask permission to forward any emails regarding your business to anyone you met that day. In other words do not just send them an email simply because they gave you a business card. I personally do not care if people send me emails. It is easy to hit the delete button and never read the email. I sometimes enjoy reading the junk I get in cyber space. About a month after meeting this person I receive an electronic newsletter from this person. Okay by me. I read her newsletter that directed me to her website. I was okay with this. I have continued to read her newletters when they come to my inbox, if I have the time. About four months after receiving her first email I to started using one of these electronic newsletters for my business. I incuded this person on my list of contacts. I felt this was only fair since she had included me with out my permission. I created my email added my contacts and hit the send button. The system that I use has the option for people to opt out if they do not want to receive my email. I was very surprised to see that the first day after receiving my email this individual had opted out of receiving my newsletter in the future. I have since received two more of her emails. I am curious what other people think about this one way street of communication. I know that I can opt out of her service at any time and am planning to do so. I felt it was very unfair of her to include me in her contacts yet as soon as I send her one she opts out. I do not care if my information is relevant to her business or not. Pretend to read my emails once or twice before you decide to opt out.
Am I correct in being ticked off?
Or am I out to lunch?
Let me know
Kamp Leader
Am I correct in being ticked off?
Or am I out to lunch?
Let me know
Kamp Leader
posted by Philip at 3:11 PM
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