Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 9 Mar 1999 02:15:10 -0500 (EST) | From | "Mike A. Harris" <> | Subject | [OFFTOPIC] SPAM from SGI - Greetings! (fwd) |
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I just got spammed by SGI! I'll put money on it that I'm not the only subscribed member of linux-kernel that got this SPAM posting from SGI either. It's either from linux-kernel or from apollo-list, and most likely the former.
It is an insult to me to receive a mass mailing obviously directed towards kernel hackers on the linux-kernel mailing list, and grouped in with everyone like a McDonalds burger statistic.
Although I appreciate it when someone offers me a job opportunity, or a job lead of some kind, I do not appreciate mass mailings of ANY KIND WHATSOEVER FROM ANYONE.
I would bet that most others on linux-kernel feel the same way too.
If you are interested in employing me in any way shape or form, don't bother mass mailing me to add my resume to a pile of thousands. I've got better things to do with my time. Want my attention? Then send me a personal mail, and not one that is a form letter with my name pasted in either.
Including references in the letter that you've actually seen my presence and know what I do, etc.. is a good indication to me that it is a serious inquiry and not a SPAM mailing.
I completely reject any employment opportunities from any posting received like this. It is not the proper way to do business, it is highly non-netiquette like, and IMHO is unethical. It also goes totally against the community nature of Linux entirely. I am offended. A better approach would have been a nice informal message to the actual mailing list with a proper [OFFTOPIC] header, and an apology for possibly misusing the list - instead of a sneaking SPAM.
If someone wants my resume, they'll ask for it personally, or will call me on the telephone.
NO SPAM for me thanks.
Sorry for forwarding this to the list, but I wanted to present my opinion, in the obvious forum to which they scarfed my name and email address.
I suggest that everyone else also respond to them with your opinion on the matter.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:17:07 -0800 From: Carol Stanford <stanford@bingo.engr.sgi.com> To: mharris@ican.net Subject: Greetings!
Silicon Graphics, the innovative leader in high performance computing, is taking an active role in advocating Linux technology.
Our Linux Development team is involved in designing and developing key kernel subsystems for scaling and parallel execution. This includes presentation and promotion of the solutions into the open community.
We are looking for experienced engineers to join the Linux Kernel Development team to help define and develop operating systems for SGI open source platforms, evolving the Linux technology to address SGI's key markets.
You will be joining a strong team designing and developing directed strategic software. A strong background in operating system development is required along with teamwork, attention to detail and good problem solving skills. Experience with multiprocessors is essential.
Please contact Carol Stanford at SGI: stanford@engr.sgi.com
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