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agencies in London (was Acme PR)?
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limited number of excuses for writing in text speak. These
include: you have recently suffered a severe blow to the head;
you are a thirteen year old girl; or you don't want to be taken
seriously as a professional. If none of these apply, then write
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Quoting
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messages to be concise. |
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previous message only quote the relevant section before your
reply in Internet standard (>) quote marks.
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Swearing and abuse.
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As a general rule
there is not usually a problem with posting plain facts. There
would be no problem with reporting that the Acme Company haven't
yet paid you six months on if that is the case.
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There is a
problem, however, with saying: "Acme Company haven't paid
me for six months, and they are all a bunch of crooks and
con-artists?" Let the facts speak for themselves, and
trust other NVJPhoto members to make up their own mind. |
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