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Al - I took your original post exactly as you intended. I never thought you were trying to sell your book on the forum. Even if you were, so what? Getting your book pusblished is a huge accomplishment and I am very glad you shared it with us, including the link to Amazon.

Personally I think the link should be put back so everyone can see what you have accomplished.
 
Doc Al,

Count me with everyone else who knows you meant no harm.

Perhaps meetings that charge admission to attend should only be listed in the Classified forums as well.

Just remember the old saying They also serve :rolleyes: who only stand and cook!! :island::island: Wonder if anyone got Don Ho's autograph in a combat zone. :rolleyes::wink::rolleyes:
 
Al, I applaud you on being one of the true spirits of the IAP, Anyone that doubts your intentions is shall we say far below the ones who slipped through the cracks or possibly smoking a bit of crack themselves. In the year and a few months I've been a member, I've seen some childish bickering, poisoning of members classifieds, and behavior that goes past childish, and jumping down new members throats in a totally asinine fashion, most of the time it by folks who have been here longer than me. I hope your book hits the best seller list, and payday instead instead of buying one copy I'm getting one for a friend. I'm glad there are still people like you teaching.
 
I saw the post and it never crossed my mind that this was a ploy to sell via that thread. I as others, only saw it as you have stated, sharing your joy at a great acomplishment.

Duane
 
Might that university be Mercer? I'm sure I just offended someone by naming it...
I just bought a copy - learning is what life is about... when you stop you're dead whether you know it or not...
 
Are you serious? Someone made a complaint about that? That seems like a petty thing to me. I was very happy to see that you were involved in the book and that it had made it out. I am going to expect a signed copy and if I have to buy it from Amazon and send it to you to be signed, so be it.

I say the link should be returned or all links to anything that is for sale off the forum should be removed.

Congratulations on the book Al, and I am sorry that someone had to rain on your parade.

Edit: This thread would cause me to buy a copy more than any other thread would.
 
I've edited the first post in this topic and added a link to Al's book at Amazon

The Acceptable Use Policy says:

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The INTENT of this is mostly for housekeeping purposes. We have classifieds forums so there's no sense in scattering ads all over the place. I see not a bit of harm in Al's original post, so I've replaced the link.
 
Jeff, you are "good folks". Curtis is as well, but being a Texan, it's expected of him! Good catch on this one.

I'm going to stop listening to what Ed and Cav are always saying about you guys! :eek:
 
Doc

Congratulations! I am in the middle of "birthing" a wood working book with a very talented turner (mentor, friend). I wish I knew the light at the end of the tunnel wasnt a train!

Anyone who has undertaken the project of getting a book commercially published, printed and "birthed" should know what you went through and celebrate accordingly!

I see it more as an acknowledgement of an accomplishment, not hawking a book. I bet there aint no pictures in it either, so that would count out most of us as "readers" anyway....LOL....

Congratulations!

Robert
 
I was hoping this would turn around . Thanks Jeff . Al , I have trouble writing a simple post . Congratulations on the book ! :good:
 
Skye said:
I'm gonna buy it just because I know you had a hand in it. I didn't feel like it was a sales pitch. I wouldn't have cared if it were.
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That makes two of us, AND YOU CAN'T STOP US!!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I have a textbook order to make soon, so tossing yours in the cart will be easy. I plan on teaching/discipling in the Church anyhow, so I'm sure your experience and wisdom will be quite a blessing to me.
 
Al, it's cool! you were just showing us the book was actually for sale.
Kind of like no pictures, didn't happen!
Congrats on the book.You should be darn proud!
Jeff, thanks for taking care of the link.
 
jeff said:
I've edited the first post in this topic and added a link to Al's book at Amazon

The Acceptable Use Policy says:



The INTENT of this is mostly for housekeeping purposes. We have classifieds forums so there's no sense in scattering ads all over the place. I see not a bit of harm in Al's original post, so I've replaced the link.
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Jeff .... thank you! I really appreciate what you just did!
 
This whole ordeal is a perfect example of why I stopped participating in conversations the way that I did when I first joined the IAP; in the beginning it was a lot of fun but then a couple of people took the fun out of it by being offended at the least little thing and blowing some things waaaay out of proportion. This is almost as bad as someone filing a complaint about something that's on one channel on the tv; if you don't like what's on that channel, turn it. There are over two hundred other channels.

Doc, I didn't see anything wrong with your original post. I guarantee that if I ever get my book published that I am going to beat my chest and let everybody know that I did it. You are completely in your right to be proud and I am very happy for you and I hope that your book does great.

Just for the record, when, and if, I ever get my book published everybody will hear about it; I don't care if anybody buys it, for now, my goal is to be published.

When I see post sharing with all of us the birth of children or grandchildren; I don't think that they are trying to sell them.

Again Doc, I wish you all the best.
 
Sorry to hear about the fiasco Doc. You contribute mountains to this sight. But nobody has to tell you that. Congrats on your book and I do hope it sells well.

as for the making money issue. let me just try this. I have a way to make a ton of money. no questions asked just looking for partners. any takers? that is a serious offer. if nobody takes me up on it I'll let you know. then the issue of people being taken advantage of around here can die a fast but painful death. the offer stands before anyone that reads this. I'm betting my reputation that nobody wants it.
 
A belated congratulations Doc.:good: Since I teach, I think I will have to order a copy; I will probably learn something new which is always useful.

Whoever complained is a dirtbag.:bad:
 
Again .... I really appreciate everyone's support. The IAP Community once again shows its trust and respect for each other. Those of you who took time to write a post or send a pm ..... thank you, so much!

For those of you who have so graciously shown an interest in buying a copy of the book ...... I am talking with the publisher to see if it is possible to send you a personalized, signed copy.

I'm waiting to hear back from the publisher. If you are interested ... just pm me and I'll pm back. As far as donating one for the Birthday Bash ... it might make a great prize for the Ugly Pen Contest!
 
Daniel said:
Sorry to hear about the fiasco Doc. You contribute mountains to this sight. But nobody has to tell you that. Congrats on your book and I do hope it sells well.

as for the making money issue. let me just try this. I have a way to make a ton of money. no questions asked just looking for partners. any takers? that is a serious offer. if nobody takes me up on it I'll let you know. then the issue of people being taken advantage of around here can die a fast but painful death. the offer stands before anyone that reads this. I'm betting my reputation that nobody wants it.[/QUOTE]


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Just ordered my copy, along with some textbooks!:biggrin:

I am taking a Pastoral teaching class this semester..... I bet you will wind up being quoted in one of my term papers :wink:


I just hope the seller isn't :turtle: on shipping.
 
Daniel said:
as for the making money issue. let me just try this. I have a way to make a ton of money. no questions asked just looking for partners. any takers? that is a serious offer. if nobody takes me up on it I'll let you know. then the issue of people being taken advantage of around here can die a fast but painful death. the offer stands before anyone that reads this. I'm betting my reputation that nobody wants it.
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:eek: You're not going to start stripping are you?:bananen_smilies027::bananen_smilies027:
 
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