>From: Tracy Keelan <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Christmas items for you ferret folks > >There are some awesome Christmas items for auction this week for you >ferret enthusiasts. At least 10% of the proceeds will be donated to >Ferret Haven By the Sea. > >Auctions end this Friday Dec. 7th @ 8 ET! Check out our Facebook page! > > http://www.facebook.com/groups/FFFAH/ > [login required] Come on people...Please use some common sense here...I have said this before.....You would like to raise money for your shelter/rescue, as such, you want the auction/fund-raiser to reach as many people as possible.....so what do you do? You put it on a social network where few have access, such as Facebook. Makes a lot of sense (sic).... This is a sore point with me.....being a computer professional, I shake my head in disbelief, at those of you who insist and putting your computers at risk. Gentle readers, there **IS** a reason social networking sites are prohibited on most office network workstations, and it isn't due to loss of productivity by the employee. Add auctions to your rescue website, create a special email address for your fund-raiser, buy create a website for your fund-raiser, anything..just don't restrict your efforts (And potential income) by using Facebook....you eliminate a sizeable number of your possible supporters. MC, The Rude One [Moderator's note: Though I agree with MC, I do realize there are some reasons why Facebook is used... But I would suggest at least keeping that page public, if possible. Requiring a login really limits your audience, I think ;-) BIG] [Posted in FML 7631]