In a message dated 6/14/03 1:32:21 PM, mikeyb@THECABLE.NET writes: << I was just reading over the complaints about B** D**** not paying Beta testers. Offering 10% discounts seems great to me. I can only guess that people complaining didn't read about that. >> Why is it that some people equate a discount on goods PURCHASED with compensation? The key element in compensation is payment. That is, payment from the compensator to the compensated, not in the other direction. The term "churning", as used by those generous souls hawking stocks, comes to mind when I hear of the awarding of a discount on future purchases in payment for services rendered. Now, if anyone has been able to buy a bottle of Yuengling Larger with their discount, I might change my opinion. George |
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