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From: paul@unhtel.unh.edu (Paul S. Sawyer)
Newsgroups: comp.mail.uucp
Subject: Re: New rules for UUPSI
Message-ID: <1991Mar13.210246.22861@unhtel.unh.edu>
Date: 13 Mar 91 21:02:46 GMT
References: <1CE00001.ghggka@tbomb.ice.com>
Organization: UNH Telecommunications and Network Services
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In article <1CE00001.ghggka@tbomb.ice.com> time@ice.com writes:
>
>OK. I will agree that they have changed the rules mid-stream. This
>is not that uncommon. When was the last time your CompuServe rates
>were hiked? My point was that they did *allow* for FULL feeds.
>
>So, assuming that no indication of this "leaf-only" status existed
>at the time of contract, then what has happened is that PSI has simply
>"changed their rates". Now you may certainly argue that you don't
>like the new rates, but you *can* *not* say:
>
>	o PSI does not allow for full feeds.
>	o PSI's full feed is outrageously priced (it compares with UUNET)
>	o PSI is doing something unethical (i.e., raising their rates).
>
>Many services change their rates. If you don't like the new rates
>find a competitor.
>
>It was said in an earlier posting that PSI in effect "realized that
>$75 for full feeds was not profitable". Well, I think that sums it
>up, and PSI is "changing their rates".
>
>Why is this so offensive?
>

The term "Bait and Switch" comes to mind....  "Connectivity? you want
conectivity?  Well, to tell you the truth, this model is a bit lacking,
but just step over here to our more advanced model.  This is what the
Unix Connoisseurs are all asking for.  Cost?  of course, it costs a 
little more, but I can see that a real Wizard like you can tell that 
it's worth it...."   :-)
-- 
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