RE: BBC "evil malice Linux zealot" article
"Hibbs, Phil" <phil.hibbs-JhP/[email protected]>
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Tom: >I would however hazard a guess that lots of letters >based loosely around a template would work best. I always feel uncomfortable sending template letters. If I were on the receiving end, they'd all end up in the round file on the floor, on the basis that is looks like someone's stirring up people to complain when they would not otherwise have done so. I much prefer to write my own letter expressing my own opinions. I emailed the BBC about DOGs (Digital Onscreen Graphics, I think) complaining that the drama productions on BBC Four were being spoiled by their obtrusive logo. I CC:d the Campaign for Logo-Free TV, and the organiser was quite upset that I had strayed from the party line by suggesting that minimising the impact of these logos would be an improvement. Well, that's tough, I have my own opinions, and I think the arguement is helped by it being evident that there is more to the issue than a bunch of sheep all bleating the same. A template message, however, is better than nothing, and if it gets people to write that otherwise would not have done, then that's fine. If you really care about the issue, though, then nothing beats a hand-written letter sent through the post. Three out of the four letters that I have written to my MP were hand-written, and those were the ones I got real responses to. In one case I got a response from e-minister Patricia Hewett's office as well. Phil Hibbs Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Aston, UK ======================================================= This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Group. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorised to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. =======================================================