Re: [Harp-L] Re: SPAH attendee list

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes yes " Opt-In "  is the only way ...m

Mike Wilbur


On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:49 PM, BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Warren Bee suggested an opt out for a SPAH attendee list, I like  his line 
> of thought but I suggest a modification.  I despise opt  out lists, I view 
> the practice as both unethical and  irritating, being signed up for anything 
> without my express  informed consent really, really pisses me off...  It 
> should  always be opt in.  
> 
> Without having any additional info at hand, I'd be ok with an  opt-in for a 
> SPAH attendee list.  Perhaps it could be part of the  registration process. 
> This would seem to satisfy  the points that Joe Leone and others have 
> raised, while at  the same time safeguarding SPAH and it's members from privacy 
> and  legal concerns.  Just my opinion, this isn't my area of expertise  and 
> there may be stuff I'm unaware of.  Will jot it down as an  item to bring up 
> for discussion at the next  board meeting.
> 
> I'd encourage any interested parties to continue the dialogue.  Keep  it 
> friendly, well framed opposing opinions will serve to inform the  SPAH staff 
> of the desires and opinions of the harmonica community, and  therefore 
> strengthen our organization. 
> 
> Christopher Richards  (fortunately high & dry in Greeley CO)
> Staging & Production - SPAH