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However, you must know you are escalating an issue here and that losing face is now pivotal.
John has asked you to do something you are reluctant to do;
I have tried to make peace;
you have become more strident;
John is being backed into a corner; the inevitable outcome is that very soon you will leave the forum, both of you firmly holding to your ground.
Unless you can patch this up privately, out of sight of the membership, and capitulate somewhat to John, and simply ask him what he wants and show signs of compromise, essential in conflict resolution, then I don't see much hope. It is now up to you to make this approach.
DefinitionsAn Industry Participant is anyone who posts on AudioCircle who has a commercial interested in an audio-related field. While this commonly someone who makes and/or sells equipment, all audio-related services are also included.
DisclosureAll Industry Participants are required to disclose their commercial interest. Disclosure ensures that everybody "knows where you are coming from."To do this, your signature must consist of a) a short, factual, tagline, and b) the website address for your business. Your name can optionally be included also. Here are some examples: Dealer for Zippo, Lighto, Blammo, and other great products. http://www.lightthisup.com/ Dan Cone The fastest subwoofers on the planet Fast Subwoofers
That is not what you have been asked to do. It's really a very simple request: since you do contract design work in the audio industry, please modify your signature to indicate this fact.
2) I don't think they are asking that you state with whom you do consulting work, just that you do do consulting work.
Steve, why just not add 'Manufacturer: Q and Consultant/Designer of Audio Equipment?' Is that too much to ask?
The discussion between commercial and financial is irrelevant. The intent of the rule includes both.
If it were to include financial interest in addition to commercial interest, then anyone who simply owns stock in any company involved in the audio industry would have to disclose that as well. Don't you think that's just a little bit silly?se
Dayglow, we are not asking for "any and all" just a little bit of any.
you do do consulting work.
what needful information would that provide to anyone except perhaps those who may be looking to contract with me to do some work?
Now you are being silly. Do you think that is what is meant by the rule?
Steve, are you currently for hire for design or consulting work for any products relating to the audio industry?
He rather liked the basic design and subsequently contacted me and asked me if I could design a chassis for him.This statement essentially proves that this was a one-off project, in addition to the fact that Steve did not solicit the work. Steve is not in the audio consulting or design business. Can the matter rest now?
There you go Steve.... USE it for that. A win-win situation for everybody: John gets his signature requirement, you get some ad time.
But Steve, you did not answer my second question.
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QuoteIf it were to include financial interest in addition to commercial interest, then anyone who simply owns stock in any company involved in the audio industry would have to disclose that as well. Don't you think that's just a little bit silly?seNow you are being silly. Do you think that is what is meant by the rule?Steve, are you currently for hire for design or consulting work for any products relating to the audio industry?Dayglow, we are not asking for "any and all" just a little bit of any.