[Cialug] OT: Farming of e-mail addresses

Theron Conrey cialug@cialug.org
Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:35:12 -0500


David Champion wrote:

> Theron Conrey wrote:
>
>> Josh More wrote:
>>
>>> Actually, my ISP is xroads, and I've found them to be good guys.
>>> I'd say to let someone follow up on the job offer (if interested).
>>> If the offer is legit, then we complain to Executive Recruiters about
>>> their methods.  If it is not, then we can complain to xroads.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>> I can't agree with the tactics, however the jobs are legit, and as 
>> I'm standing here on the soapbox saying how innappropriate it is i'm 
>> dusting of my resume behind my back.....................................
>>
>>
>> Theron
>
>
> 1. This has been a rare occurance. Consider yourselves lucky.
>
> 2. You guys don't like jobs? I think Theron has got it right.
>
> 3. I've now seen 30 times more "whining" emails on this list than the 
> original one or two from the headhunter.
>
> So... looks like the "collateral damage" has been worse than the 
> original damage.
>
> In the future, Ms. Headhunter, it would be nice to to thru "official 
> channels" to make this kind of posting rather than harvesting email 
> addresses from a list. But we all know Headhunters sleep during the 
> day and can't see their reflections in the mirror...
>
> -dc
>
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