On 8/9/2012 2:02 PM, Bob Blick wrote:
>> Ok, but just to add to the ambiguity of the situation, I'm not really
>> interested in a consultant. It's a full time job offer that requires
>> relocation.
>
> Here's how I characterize the difference between them:
>
> [BUY] People looking for parts, equipment, or consultants will use this
> topic.
> In all cases, money (or equivalent) is flowing from the person making
> the post.
>
> [AD] This is for advertisements of a commercial product or service.
> In these cases, money (or equivalent) flowing to the person making the
> post.
>
> Since a job offer implies you will be paying, the post is a [BUY].
>
> Friendly regards,
>
> Bob
>
That clears that up in my mind.
I even checked out the tags descriptions (there are 2 on the same page,=20
adding to the possibility of ambiguity).
And I say this tongue in cheek:  Noting that the distinction is in the=20
direction of funds transfer, I recall a time when I posted a general=20
anecdote just to share info, but got replies asking me to further=20
describe the problem so they could help.  In which case, a tag=20
distinguishing the desired direction of information could have kept=20
helpful people from seeing it.  ;)

Joe W
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