[lugm.org] Linux Training

[Ajay R Ramjatan]

Looks like we got the first perk of being a corporate sponsor: having an
entry in our directory.

I side with Jochen that this should only be for corporate sponsors. To
avoid sending the message that the LUGM endorses the services of the
corporate sponsors, each page of this directory will bear a footer saying
something like "The information on this page is maintained by the sponsor.
The LUGM does not endorse nor vouches for the accuracy of this information"

Friends of the LUGM are currently entities who have helped us either one
time or long-term without any commercial benefit.


On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 8:12 PM, Ronny R. <redoverlord at gmail.com> wrote:

> We shall not provide advertising.
> A corporate member can have his logo and a small description of the
> company.
>
> Regarding training companies, if even TEC or others bodies cant have a say
> who are genuine and who are not, who are we to validate if a
> company/training institution are excellent/good/bad?
> Having a list on LUGM site will in a way validate them to visitors since
> WE are supposed to be the experts.
>
> My 2 cents.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ronny
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 7:45 PM, Jochen Kirstätter <lugm at ios.mu> wrote:
>
>> Hi Ish,
>>
>> I admire your intentions to provide this kind of directory of "Who's
>> who" in Linux services but LUGM isn't a free ride.
>> The association has expenses to cover. Furthermore, this would help
>> funding of upcoming events like the Linuxfest, getting banners or
>> stand-ups for InfoTech, etc.
>>
>> On 16/06/2014 19:15, Ish Sookun wrote:
>> > Some having more details than others could send out the wrong message,
>> > as if we're endorsing the companies.
>> >
>> > Maybe we shouldn't mix up corporate memberships with this page. The
>> > page will be just for the sake of "guiding" new folks. Corporate
>> > members will always have their dedicated corner in "Friends of LUGM".
>> > I kinda like the idea of having an alphabetically ordered list. No
>> > preference is given. We'll populate the list with companies we know
>> > already & others can always contact us to be listed. Just suggesting.
>>
>> Corporate members have currently no "benefit" at all. And quite frankly,
>> I think that having another page of simply listed companies contradicts
>> anyone paying for corporate membership. So, instead of just publishing
>> that list, approach those companies and suggest the corporate membership
>> to them. The LUGM needs funds and sponsors for upcoming events and the
>> existing website is definitely one of the best options to have an
>> "income" for paying members.
>>
>> As a business owner (okay, not having a corporate membership but I
>> considered it), I would immediately cancel and even ask for a pro-rata
>> refund if such a list would appear on the LUGM website. ;-)
>>
>> I mean, what's the big deal about spending for year long exposure on the
>> LUGM website for a professional company? If they would advertise in the
>> newspaper it would be at least the same amount and higher for just one
>> day.
>>
>> Please, don't mix up free service and business.
>> Companies earn their money with free software, no (or low) cost
>> licensing, and have tax benefits on advertising or contributing.
>>
>> Don't give freeloaders a space to grow.
>>
>> And, getting in touch with the WP professionals would easily generate a
>> plugin that would allow the possibility to hand out user accounts (in a
>> dedicated user group) and textual restrictions (~ 500 words as suggested
>> by Avinash sounds good) can be applied, too.
>>
>> Just my 2 cents.
>>
>> --
>> Kind regards.
>>
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>> Q. Why is top posting bad?
>>
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