[OKFN-EN] Fw: I.T Aid Third Sector

Mon Oct 14 22:39:46 UTC 2013

Didn't mean to offer critiques in any direction on this just wanted to
suggest we were getting off-topic ;-)

We generally haven't had specific policies re lists but we do want them to
contain relevant and useful info for list members so I guess a policy could
arise if there started to be issues in one area or another (but don't think
we're there yet!)

Rufus

On 14 October 2013 23:31, Paul Raven <paul at paulgrahamraven.com> wrote:

> Well, it was off-topic to start with. :)
>
> Rufus, for future reference, is there a policy re: touting for business on
> this here list?
>
> Thanks--
>
> PGR
>
>
>
>
> On 14 October 2013 23:19, Rufus Pollock <rufus.pollock at okfn.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I want to step in as informal list moderator and suggest that this thread
>> move off-list as I feel it is getting off-topic :-)
>>
>> Rufus
>>
>>
>> On 14 October 2013 22:58, Claudio Vidini <claudio at netsolutionswales.co.uk
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Dear Paul Raven,
>>>
>>> I seem to have omitted feedback from one of your questions.
>>>
>>> As mentioned, some of the initial Group Website's created are over ten
>>> years old.
>>>
>>> Obviously Groups wish to remain dynamic in Sync with their evolution.
>>> Are you saying that because they have a redesign we loose credibility?
>>>
>>> Again, your hap hazard questioning lacks substance for me but if you
>>> wish to seek funding for the Group you represent (Science Fiction right?)
>>>
>>> Here to help.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Claudio Vidini (BSc)
>>> Director
>>> www.netsolutionswales.co.uk
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Paul Graham Raven
>>> Date: 14 October 2013 21:31
>>> To: Claudio Vidini
>>> Cc: okfn-en at lists.okfn.org
>>> Subject: Re: [OKFN-EN] Fw: I.T Aid Third Sector
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Claudio;
>>>
>>> I don't know about anyone else, but i'd be interested to know on whose
>>> behalf you are disbursing these grants; your website is notably devoid of
>>> any mention of the funding source(s), which is not exactly conducive to
>>> instant trust... especially as sole-traderships are, as far as i know, not
>>> usually put in the position of disbursing grants.
>>>
>>> And given you're IT experts, you're probably aware that one's web
>>> presence is highly formative when it comes to first impressions, just like
>>> one's email style; instead of getting angry at folk doing a bit of due
>>> diligence and finding you lacking, maybe you should address your corporate
>>> image as a priority? A number of the clients in your portfolio have
>>> evidently done exactly that since taking delivery of the sites in the
>>> screencaps...
>>>
>>> Shorter version: welcome to the internet. Don't spam people, it tends to
>>> make them ask unpleasant questions.
>>>
>>> Best...
>>>
>>> -- from the tablet-factor device of Paul Graham Raven: infrastructure
>>> researcher, contraPanglossian futurist, cultural critic, dishevelled
>>> mountebank. This automatically appended signature will self-destruct after
>>> reading.
>>>
>>> On 14 Oct 2013 18:46, "Claudio Vidini" <claudio at netsolutionswales.co.**
>>> uk <claudio at netsolutionswales.co.uk>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> To address your concerns :
>>>
>>> Net Solutions Wales Ltd status was closed with
>>> Companies House but retained the Sole Traders
>>> Status in the UK.
>>>
>>> As such we are still governed by UK B2B Standards.
>>>
>>> Each time the OKFN mail goes out we assist more
>>> Groups so why wouldn't we continue to assist. As
>>> the information states the funding is available
>>> until at least April next year.
>>>
>>> For Paula Graham, I would be very interested in
>>> details of Groups you say feel our offer of
>>> assistance is "dodgy". I have many many
>>> successfully Awarded Groups who'm I can pass as
>>> reference. Perhaps you'd like to do the same??
>>> I've never understood this type of malice in
>>> halting support for other Groups. Your of course
>>> welcome to submit your own application and can
>>> perhaps speak some truths..
>>>
>>> The 60 Day assessment period means we are actively
>>> promoting the funds prior the end of the year and
>>> will continue to do so as long as
>>>
>>> A) Funds Are available
>>> b) New Groups are responding to the offer of
>>> support
>>>
>>> For all other OKFN members Im more thn happy to
>>> clarify any of the information provided and wish
>>> you all the best with your funding support.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Claudio Vidini (BSc)
>>> Director
>>> www.netsolutionswales.co.uk
>>>
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