Re: WYLUG action today - not

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <nospam [at] sk.tsukuba.ac.jp>]

>>>>> "Richard" == Richard  <richard [at] sheflug.co.uk> writes:

    >> Unfortunately we got no bytes from the press/radio/tv, so no
    >> action today

    Richard> Yes, we get the same response from the press in
    Richard> Sheffield.  In fact, throughout this country the same
    Richard> happens.

Isn't this backwards?  Of course, if you can get the press to show up
in force, that's better, and you should certainly try to get their
interest.  But a movement that doesn't bother to show up if the press
doesn't deserves to lose all interest from the press---they've already
shown that they don't think they have anything to say to the public.

Assault a few store managers and MSCEs, and you'll get plenty of press
interest ;-)

Or buy a big display ad.  That would impress both press and public
with your seriousness, and as long as you're careful about libel
(tough, I know, when you're talking about MSFT :) will avoid legal
repercussions.

Whatever suits your style, of course.  But if the press doesn't think
you're news, you have to create some for them.

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