On 6 Aug 2008, at 12:47, Proinnsias Breathnach wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 12:43:35PM +0100, paul at clubi.ie wrote:
>> On Wed, 6 Aug 2008, Brian O'Mahony wrote:
>>>>> So basically what you are saying is because we are not a small
>>> company, and because the mail admins wont remove this for me, and I
>>> don't have access to a different mail account while at work, I
>>> should get off the list? I see that as a bit harsh.
>>>> I didn't say that at all. There are plenty of email providers out
>> there from which you can post to the list.
>>> Er, if someone is barred from using non-work email addresses during
> work
> hours, and this is enforced by both HR and IT / firewall policies, how
> is one meant to post from an alternate provider ?
But it's OK for them to waste company time on a non work related
mailing list? Though of course for many of us, ILUG can be a valuable
work related resource.
> As for having his company change their email footer - good luck, legal
> opinion varies on their validity etc, but most lawyers I've met agree
> they at least form the basis of a CYA defence if needed.
Lawyers charge money for writing them - what would you expect?
Niall
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