Re: PAM ads

[Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>]

>> From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
>> Subject: Everyone on vacation?
>>
>> Was wondering if everyone has stepped out this week, as nobody has
>commented on the issue with the PAM ads.

I thought I already seconded the motion, with comments. Doesn't that count?
:-)

Mary wrote:
>You all need to know that that this agreement has some repercusions for TAG.
>Potentially, it can add 3 more pages to a particular issue. 

I reiterate my previous suggestion that we TELL DAVE that we intend to
honor the committment, but since we are not a professional magazine (i.e.
have paid personnel), that we reserve the right to provide a half page or
less if circumstances beyone our control prevent this (ie. The magazine
layout can't come to 32 pages (or another multiple of 4).

>As far as I'm concerned, this is yet another example of how mnipulative Dave
>can be.  No way should we submit to this crap!

I think that is a little harsh. I still believe that Dave's intentions are
honorable. We all know that he lacks in finese. :-)

Dave will ask for stuff that he knows he may or may not get. Can you fault
the guy for asking? It is my impression (please correct me) that he is not
renegging on the 1for 1 ad deal.
I agree with the others that the Chattnooga ANNOUNCEMENT does not
constitute an ad. We did not ask for 1 page, he did. Karen was nice enough
to write it. I will be kind and say this was a miscommunication. Period. If
anyone want me to discuss with Dave, I will be happy too. Dave and I have
already had our yelling matches, and I think I now understand his unusual
style.

>From: krombhol@teclink.net (Paul Krombholz)
>Subject: Re:paying for "ads"

 If that doesn't seem like a good idea, how about
>Erik giving the OK?  I think that there ought to be someone designated to
>make these kinds of decisions.

This is a good idea on any BIG or potentially controversial decision. Eric,
if you don't mind, you should do it. Otherwise, it should come from someone
else on the SC or an appropriate  designated individual.
--Neil