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>>I don't know about the rest of you , but I don't want to burn any bridges
>>with anyone and have the name of the DML sacrificed for a few bones .
>>Doing so could drastically effect our ability to negotiate similar deals
>>with other suppliers .
>>And , YES , if something happens , and we jump ship for a couple bucks ,
>>word WILL get around at how we didn't follow thru .
>>Just my two-cents.....all opinions are welcome .
>> >>
>>I couldnt have put it better. If we are turning this DML into more of a
>>DMLClub, than I suggest trying to keep a respectable ethic about how we do
>>collective business, with ourselves as well as outside vendors. Word
will get
>>around wether we burn our conections, or keep good relations with them.
>>But most importanly, we should always consult the man on these
issues.....Jon?
>>What do you think?
>
>
> Yes, I do think its very important to create and maintain an image of
>integrity for the DML, but in all reality, this isn't really something
>that can be "legislated". It all comes down to each individual person.
> In the header deal for example, everyone has to make up their own
>mind as to wether or not they want to follow through on their original
>intentions or pursue a different deal. There's no way I (or anyone else)
>can do anything about it; people are going to follow their own convictions
>no matter what others might like them to do. (And to be honest with you,
>I don't think I'd want it any other way. Telling people what to do with
>their money is definitely not something I want to get involved in...) If
>the individual DML members live by this "code of integrity" in their
personal
>lives, then it will shine through on the DML as a whole.
>
> I think that as a general rule, most people on the list feel the same
>about this issue anyway, but the most we can do is to just remind people
>that, in any sort of "DML related" interaction with the rest of the world,
>the actions of the individual will reflect on the DML as a whole, and to
just
>keep that in mind...
>
>
> -Jon-
>
I agree totally , Jon .
I didn't mean to imply that I was trying to "tell" anyone what to do ,
because I too realize the obvious .
If I offended anyone , or if any of you feel that I was out of line , then
please accept my appologies .
W . Jack Hilton III
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