Dealing with the Press

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Thu Oct 23 22:10:05 2003

In addition, keep in mind that they'll probably get something wrong.



On Thu, 23 Oct 2003, John Lawson wrote:

> 1. They'll get something wrong.
>
> 2. Continually emphasise the 'preservation of technology' aspect - though
> they might try to drag you into the "goofy guy with stupid collection"
> box. Depends on what angle they're going for.
>
> 3. They're likely to get stuff wrong - remember: K.I.S.S.
>
> 4. Getting into collecton valuation is difficult enough here - I'd steer
> clear of the money part and play up the archival and preservation parts.
>
> 5. Keep it simple and clear. These guys are journalists - NOT computer
> collectors. They might get some things wrong.
>
> 6. Ask if they might let you check the copy before it goes to press.
>
> 7. Because, in my experience, they always get something wrong.
>
>
> Just my .02 millidollar...
>
>
>
> John
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