BS: Another Stupid Question

Subject: RE: BS: Another Stupid Question
From: bbc
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 05:24 PM

The only other thing to mention, BlueJay, is that it was a technique to try to get more funds for Mudcat. As MM says, no obligation at all. And it *wasn't* stupid to ask!

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Another Stupid Question
From: BlueJay
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 04:39 PM

OK, now I get it. Thanks for your help. Really and sincerely. Now let us let this thread die!

Subject: RE: BS: Another Stupid Question
From: Homeless
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 03:41 PM

when the text of your message contains the name of a song on a CD listed in the database, a link is created to that CD. This way if you list the names of songs to play, want samples of, etc., there will be a link to a CD containing that song. You don't have to shop or buy, but it is sometimes interesting to see who has recorded a song you mention.

Subject: RE: BS: Another Stupid Question
From: GUEST,Jim Dixon
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 03:39 PM

Apparently there is a computer program somewhere that searches through the text you post and tries to find a match with one or more of the items in the Mudcat shop. When it finds one, it displays it as you describe. It's just another marketing gimmick.

Subject: RE: BS: Another Stupid Question
From: MMario
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 03:38 PM

if you have posted someting with one of certain "keywords" in it, then on your post will be added the "shop". It allows people to use the link. It does not obligate you OR anyone else to actually shop.

Subject: Another Stupid Question
From: BlueJay
Date: 07 Apr 00 - 03:33 PM

Can you tolerate another dumb question from a computer illiterate? Sometimes when I post, it shows my name, and the next line says: "Shop". When I click on that, it takes me to a merchandise description that I "have selected, click to order". I have never selected, (to my knowledge), or desired to order anything I have seen so far. I've tried the searches, with no answer. I don't understand this, though the answer is probably in front of my face. I thought it would be easier to just ask you folks. I really don't want to bother Max with it. Thanks, BlueJay