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Originally Posted by Catlady
Here's the info from Oasis Audio. They ask for an e-mail sign-up and say they'll send the link; the earlier posted link somehow bypassed that requirement. |
I got the information, including the link, secondhand. I do not recall ever coming across an email signup page for that offer.
Some Mobilereaders may recall posts that I've made in which I've stated that I have the direct link to an item (e.g., a pdf), but that I wouldn't give it out, because the organization wanted people to sign up for the newsletter (or whatever). I said that I would give the webpage where they could sign up for the newsletter (or whatever) and let the organization send the direct link to them. That's my policy.
I do that mainly for ethical reasons. These companies make these offers to accomplish specific objectives (e.g., build up their mailing lists). There may be some outlay of money on their part in order to give away that thing that they're giving away. They've certainly invested time and effort. Personally, I do not feel that it is ethical to try to bypass their requirementse or help other people do so.
However, if I learn of a direct link and am not aware of requirements that have been given to receive the offer, I don't see that it is my responsibility to be an investigator and scour the Internet or the organization's website trying to find out if there are any requirements. Some may disagree with me on that point, and I'm open to receiving kind, well-reasoned criticism of my position.