Dominique,
Yes, it is true that your manners are not lacking. I find no fault in how you communicate. However, and please don’t take this as an attempt to fan the flames here again, I want to leave you with a thought that does involve good, professional manners….
Originally posted by Dominique
The only thing I objected too, with lots and ample warning, was Gator at the conference. Everyone knew it, everyone knew when the GPWA voted to boycott and to endorse an alternative event
Dominique, if you don’t like what’s playing at the theatre, because there is an actor involved you don’t like, don’t go to that show. Period. That’s your prerogative.
The moment you decide to become an activist and steer the crowds away from the show, just because you don’t like an actor, you delve into the realm of making the minds up for other people.
Just because you have an issue with the particular actor, does not mean you have a right to derail the whole show. Every production has a villain and perhaps the show was designed to make a public execution? Just because you did not understand the plot, does not make it a bad show…
A word of advice from someone that has learned a lot about producing affiliate marketing events over the past 5 years. You may be better off planning your events differently in the future. Yes, you may be seen amongst your peers as somewhat of a hero right now, but rest assured your actions have not come close to be viewed as professional conduct in other circles.
I fear you will take the above badly, but so be it. I have spoken my mind. Perhaps one day you will understand the blow that has been dealt to the GPWA and casino affiliate marketing in general.
Don’t get me wrong. This note bears no malice. I simply wish to express my feelings. I am passionate about affiliate marketing and it is a sad day indeed, when affiliates are seen to be a bunch of schoolyard children, snatching the ball away to go play in another field. We are better viewed as white-collared professionals, who are more than capable of defeating the “competition” in the boardroom. Yes, because that’s where Gator is. They are playing a better game than us, and are smirking broadly as they wheel and deal in the boardroom ….. while the unhappy affiliates are outside in the field, angrily kicking around a soggy football….
Just my 3c.
Cheers,
Herby
PS I sincerely hope to catch up with you in Montreal. You have done an admirable job in rallying your troops. I like generals with strong character. Perhaps there is still some way we can get together and inconvenience the enemy, if not make a bunch of fancy handbags for Christmas gifts 