* Dennis ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) [010403 18:17]:
> >I am opposed to supporting individuals or corporations whose
> >principals cannot manage simple disagreements with civility. It
> >makes it clear what the consequences will be _to me_ should I, in
> >my capacity as consultant, ever have a dispute with such an
> >individual or organization. I don't need that sort of stress nor
> >would I be willing to expose my clients to such behavior.
[...]
> This "consumer" attitude that you are doing a company a favor by buying
> something from them is completely misguided. Most companies are not
> some ISP or consultant struggling to pay its bills. WE are doing you a
> favor by making our technology available to you at a fair price. If you
> dont see it that way, then you have a serious problem. Because Cisco, and
> Intel, and 3Com and yes, Emerging Technologies will survive without your
> business and your attitude. We dont expect to make every sale.
[...]
> Ok, and unless we are totally desperate for cash (dont count on it) we wont
> sell anything to you. Deal? You've just made a world class business
> decision. Burning bridges with a vendor that you may someday need is
> absolutely brilliant.
Can you go ahead and put me on that list of bridge burners too?
Thanks.
Rick
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