[wp-forums] Ethical practices of consultants

[Chris Olbekson]

Several people in these discussions have labeled this behavior as
> "unethical" without any explanation.  What you're calling "unethical"
> is applauded by much of the business world as "making a cold sales
> call."  I don't like sales much myself so I don't plan to do this, but
> just because it's distasteful to us doesn't mean it's unethical.
> Lying; defrauding; continuing to contact after having been asked not
> to--I suspect most would agree that those are unethical.  But just
> offering paid help to an adult?  I don't yet see it; please explain if
> you can.



My response didn't mention the word "unethical" it was merely meant to
describe what an "ethical"  practice was:

 "Ethical practices" are providing community support for the sole purpose of
> helping WordPress users and not using the forums to offer ones own paid
> services or promote a website.
>

That doesn't mean that anything less would necessarily  be considered
"unethical"

@Joni Mueller,
Yes it great to see some other people from Houston on this list.  I love AC
just wish I could force my clients to use it more.

--Chris Olbekson

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