It's intended to show others (those on the list to which the posting is
made) that what is being said is "unbiased" and is not intended that the
person making the posting is, or will be, receiving any renumeration for
announcing the availability of whatever is being said in the posting.
Sometimes people making a posting are promoting their own items/services for
sale. This may be obvious to some and not so obvious to others. The
absence of the disclaimer may make some believe that the posting may be
self-promoting and may have that bias.
I try to always use the disclaimer to ensure that others percieve my posting
as *information* and not as an *infomercial*. I always feel better having
so disclaimed in my postings.
BTW, that doesn't make my posting *correct*, it just tells those reading it
that I won't receive any renumeration ($$) for making the posting.
Bill, N3RR
----- Original Message -----
From: Ed Goodman <n5nug@ix.netcom.com>
To: <antennas@qth.net>; tttt ccccc <k3hx@juno.com>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 5:15 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Disclaimer........ why art thou?
> I have always been curious as to why this statement is presented in
> email messages on the web. Especially on this reflector. 73, Ed -
> N5NUG
>
>
> "Disclaimer: I don't know these folks, I've no financial or other
> interest
> in their activities."
>
>
>
> List Sponsor: Champion Radio Products - We'll be at the Dayton Hamvention
> with all of our safety equipment and other products. Stop by booth #559
and
> say hi.
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>
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