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From: John Lerwill <>
Subject: Re: Devon Records for sale?
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 18:06:56


Hello Carole!

At 16:16 5/9/98 -0700, you wrote:

>I've been reading the comments with increasing bewilderment.... since
>the DFHS have hardly anything to sell, how on earth can internet access
>affect their financial position?
>
>The majority of DFHS publications for sale, back editions of the
>magazine, burial books and car stickers etc. don't really have an appeal
>for those of us living far away and needing pre 1813 material.... have I
>missed something???
>
>Carole #2439
>(Sheffield UK)
>
>

Looking back, I'm not sure that I've directly answered your question....

My view is that if the DFHS were to look at the Internet as a positive
advertising tool (for them) as well as information provision (for the
punters), then their financial position would be greatly enhanced, since I
would think that many more people would subscribe to the Society to get
access to more detailed data and information.

I have got the very firm impression that the Society see the Internet as a
competitor, not as a friend, hence their bland view that the only Internet
approach would be to provide lots of data with free access hence no more
subscriptions. Although, as a computer consultant, I've tried to argue a
case, I am not met with any warmth....to date at least!!

Very best wishes,

John Lerwill, London, England
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