Craig James <cjames@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > (I've changed the original subject, "autovacuum locking question", of the > sender's email so as not to hijack that thread.) > > On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:26 PM Mike Schanne <mschanne@xxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I am investigating a performance problem... >> ... This email is non-binding, is subject to contract, and neither Kulicke >> and Soffa Industries, Inc. nor its subsidiaries (each and collectively >> “K&S”) shall have any obligation to you to consummate the transactions >> herein or to enter into any agreement, other than in accordance with the >> terms and conditions of a definitive agreement if and when negotiated, >> finalized and executed between the parties. This email and all its contents >> are protected by International and United States copyright laws. Any >> reproduction or use of all or any part of this email without the express >> written consent of K&S is prohibited. >> > > Sorry to be off topic, but this bugs me. Language is important. This isn't > directed at you specifically, but I see these disclaimers all the time. How > can you post to a public newsgroup that automatically reproduces your email > to thousands of subscribers, and additionally publishes it on > publicly accessible archives, in direct conflict with your company's policy > appended to your email? And why on Earth do your company's lawyers think > this sort of disclaimer is helpful and even legally useful? Not to mention, > do they realize it's vaguely offensive to every customer and colleague who > receives it? > > Craig Oh how I hear you! This is what I was using as my email signature (but not for groups). I feel for the OP who probably has little choice (other than work for a different employer, which is a very valid choice given the 'organisational culture' exhibited by policies requiring such nonsense) Notice to all senders: If you send me a message, on receipt of that message I consider that message to be my property and I will copy, share and deceminate as I see fit. I will provide attribution when appropriate and I willl endeavour to comply with all reasonable requests. However, I reject all threats or implied threats of legal action arising from an error or mistake on your part. It is your responsibility to manage your communications appropriately, not mine. -- Tim Cross
