Personally I think Mo posted this by way of wanting to put out information to assist people. I cannot speak highly enough of Mo in terms of his technical knolege and willingness to assist others. He has no financial gain by putting this information forward and from past threads on OverDrive he is ready to point out to the OverDrive team when recordings have been sub-standard. -original message- Subject: [access-uk] Re: for your information: Save 30 per cent on a year's access to RNIB Overdrive From: "Derek Hornby" <derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 08/01/2015 7:31 pm Hi Mike I don't think Steve was opposed to advertising on list. Steve did say: "Companies are not allowed to advertise on this list, yet end users seem to be able to send adverts from RNIB. Whatever we say about RNIB being a charity and all that, a sub to Overdrive having a discount is definitely an advert." So basically if a member of RNIB staff had posted the original post, that may have broken the list rules. But it wasn't RNIB that posted! So I think Steve's point may be that the no adverts rule should apply to everyone, and not just a company. Maybe rule could be based on what the majority of members prefer. I like to be kept informed so don't have problem with the advert posts. It's easy to skip whatever doesn't interest. Regards, Derek -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Ray Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 6:40 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: for your information: Save 30 per cent on a year's access to RNIB Overdrive Steve, if you're so opposed to 'advertising' on this list you might want to review the contents of your email signature. On 08/01/2015 17:08, rajmund wrote: > Hello, > I do actually find these things useful. So I would be happy if they > were coming. Maybe, on one day, they will help me. > > Sent from my BrailleNote > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date sent: Thu, 8 Jan 2015 13:33:29 -0000 > Subject: [access-uk] Re: for your information: Save 30 per cent on a > year's access to RNIB Overdrive > > Hi Mo, > > > > I don't mind informational posts, but when companies like ours are slapped > down for merely announcing Window-Eyes versions on here, I couldn't let > this > one go without comment, considering it is blatant advertising. > > > > All the best > > > Steve > > > > -- > > Computer Room Services > > 77 Exeter Close > > Stevenage > > Hertfordshire > > SG1 4PW > > Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 > > Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 > > Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 > > Email: <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Web: <http://www.comproom.co.uk/> http://www.comproom.co.uk > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Mobeen Iqbal > Sent: 08 January 2015 12:32 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: for your information: Save 30 per cent on a year's > access to RNIB Overdrive > > > > hi. > > each to his own steve. i subscribe to both services and while audible is > better and more convenient, RNIB could be seen as cost affective if you > don't mind the quality difference. i'm not going to get in to a debate on > list of which is better, there's been enough of that recently and i'm not > advertising for the RNIB or had no intention of doing so on list. i'll > refrain from sending informational posts in future if end users find it an > inconvenience. the last thing we want to do is generate more list traffic. > > all the best, > > Mo. > > On 08/01/2015 12:23, Steve Nutt wrote: > > Hi, > > > > No, it isn't. Spend your money on Audible. Better quality and you don't > have to log in every time you open the app. > > > > All the best > > > Steve > > > > -- > > Computer Room Services > > 77 Exeter Close > > Stevenage > > Hertfordshire > > SG1 4PW > > Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 > > Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 > > Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 > > Email: <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Web: <http://www.comproom.co.uk/> http://www.comproom.co.uk > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal > Sent: 08 January 2015 10:48 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: for your information: Save 30 per cent on a year's > access to RNIB Overdrive > > > > I'd agree jackie, despite all the flaws it is certainly still worth it. > > All the best, > > Mo. > > > > > Jackie Brown <mailto:jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx > <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I'm in cynical mode today, (smile), it's obviously not selling! > > Seriously though, it is worth the money if you love reading. > > > Kind regards, > > Jackie Brown > Emails: jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx > thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > jackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Website: www.thebrownsplace.info <http://www.thebrownsplace.info > Twitter: @thebrownsplace > Skype: thejackmate > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Mobeen Iqbal > Sent: 08 January 2015 08:38 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ; > vi-genaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:vi-genaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] for your information: Save 30 per cent on a year's > access to RNIB Overdrive > > just passing this on. > > > > If you're looking for inspiration for 2015, why not treat yoursel > f to > a > world of reading with RNIB Overdrive? > > Join this January and you can save 30 per cent on the usual £50 > contribution, so a year's access costs just £35 that's less than 70p per > week! To claim your discount, enter the code 'NEWYEAR30' at checkout when > you buy RNIB Overdrive online: http://shop.rnib.org.uk > <http://shop.rnib.org.uk/ <http://shop.rnib.org.uk/%3e> >; > > RNIB Overdrive is a digital library service for blind and partially sighted > people, with access to the UK's largest collection of Talking Books, plus a > selection of talking magazines and podcasts, all available to download > on to > your computer, smartphone or tablet. > > Kevin Beesting from Leeds said: "I'm really enjoying using RNIB Overdrive > and being able to listen to my books day or night ... > > "I've always been a keen reader and services like this mean that even > though > > my > eyesight has deteriorated, I can still read as much as I like ... I would > definitely recommend RNIB Overdrive to other blind and partially sighted > people." > > For more information, visit www.rnib.org.uk/overdrive > <http://www.rnib.org.uk/overdrive> , or email the team at > overdrive@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:overdrive@xxxxxxxxxxx> . The 30 per cent > discount is valid until Monday 3 > February; not in conjunction with any other offer. > > > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx > g with > the Subject:- faq > > > -- > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. 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