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[Robert G. Comegys]

Dear Dr. Schwaller and Friends,

I just now took a quick look at some of the extensive list of books for sale
by archaeologia.com  It looked good to me, and there was at least one I may
buy today.

Dr. Schwaller: I know it can be irritating to have someone pitch their wares
on your time, BUT I have long ago learned to expect an advertisement of two in
the back of professional journals, or a table with books or services for sale
at the back of the room at professional gatherings. AND this might be an
opportunity for you and all of us.

I don't know what your list costs you or how you pay the associated expenses.
Why not get a small fee for the list or a percentage off for the members of
the list from archaeologia.com? And maybe see if we could get a discount from
Porrua in Mexico City, or others as well.

Certainly a collective opinion from the group could be  appropriate; and
certainly the last word is yours, Dr. Schwaller

Regards to all,

John Comegys



John F. Schwaller wrote:
>
> Dear subscribers,
>
> I have taken some action to prevent the recurrence of the commercial
> posting, nevertheless, given the current organization of the list these
> things will happen.  It is one of the costs of our freedom.  This is not a
> moderated list.  Anyone can post to it, although I am under the impression
> that it is a closed list insofar as posting is concerned.  That means that
> only subscribers can post.  The alternative is to create a moderated list
> where I, or someone who relieves me, would have to approve each and every
> posting.  I have not sought that privilege for the list, I do not
> presume.  For me one of the pleasures of having founded and "owned" the
> list is the dynamic of the on-lline conversation.
>
> J. F. Schwaller
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