[IMC-bristol] Re: EXHIBITION

[mmmark at talk21.com]

hello matt,

Before I reply please notice that I've cc'd this mail to the list.  If you have any issues that relate to BIMC or the web-site I'd prefer if you address the group and not me personally.

As far as your mail goes I think you should check the facts quite carefully before you go accusing me of whatever.  I'd like to make the following points just to clear up the  confusion

1) The posting I thought was advertising was this one:

http://bristol.indymedia.org/newswire/display/14519/index.php 

which if you follow it is advertising the OD2 (On Demand Distribution) company.


2) I have never hidden any article - let alone yours.

3) BIMC IMO is exactly the place for you to use to promote the exhibition.

I don't know why or how you came to the conclusion to single me out but please be assured that I do not have any issues with your exhibition.  I was actually hoping to get up to Gloucester to see it as I have taken part in some of the protests you've covered!

cheers,
mark


> Hello Mark,
>
>It would appear that you have been upset by my placing an 'advert' on the
>Indymedia Website since you see it as "Commercial Advertising". However,I
>fail to see what's "commercial" about being £400 worse off;(the cost of
>mounting this exhibition, not for taking any of the photographs in the first
>place), just for bringing to the public a free exhibition in which the work
>isn't for sale! And so, I believe you've taken it upon yourself to delete my
>entry. What sort of a space is Indymedia if it isn't an outlet for creative
>expression? Particularly when anything vaguely commercial was the last thing
>on my mind! I'm also only government sponsored, (since I suffered a severe
>head injury approximately 9 years ago which has left me with some ongoing
>disabilities)at the moment. Admittedly, I'd love to be able to make a living
>from photography, but that just aint gonna happen!(at least not in the short
>term) Especially not by taking photographs of protest!
>
>In Peace, Matt
>
>
>P.S. I've re-entered the information on the site making it clearer that it's
>a not for profit, (or indeed any form of  incoming money) event.I hope
>you'll feel happier about it now.



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