#3477
ScouterJT - 7/24/2008 2:47 PM
just to be clear ... my comments have been strictly in the context of Greg’s request 

From Greg: There are a few on DiveBuddy now that heavily promote their organization either through a massive virtual buddy list, tons of comments sent out every day or multiple blogs.


This request seems to focus on a high level of pro-activity (what I call, "pushing an agenda") on the part of certain members/organizations.

But, there has to be some judgment; I wouldn’t want to "throw the baby out with the bath water".

For example, having my local local quarry post a "diving conditions report" each week and accept my invite to be a buddy (notice, accept my offer, not seek me out) to be behaviors compatible with my goals in joining divebuddy.

On the other hand, I would consider
  • posting 9 blogs in 10 minutes on various variations of the same theme and
  • sending out several hundred buddy requests in the first day or two of membership


to be examples of someone with an agenda they were trying to push.