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Deko · 24-04-2008, 11:51

Guys this was posted to ADVFN MEssage board for PHRM

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Simon Cawkwell - 24 Apr'08 - 10:16 - 1583 of 1592

Gentlemen,

I have been approached by Phorm's PR person, a Simon Rigby of Citigate Dewe Rogerson.

His purpose is to get me to look favourably at Phorm. But, so far, I cannot. The letter that follows may or may not achieve a reply. If so, I will let this board know.

Simon Cawkwell

24th April 2008

Dear Mr Rigby,

I have not yet got hold of this Dr Richard Clayton who, I think, maintains that Phorm's business is unlawful. If he does, I am in no position to judge whether he is right or not.

I think it inconceivable that some sort of nosey creep should be allowed to inspect other people's mail (and that is true of the state let alone Phorm) merely for commercial advantage. And I cannot imagine that any sane ISP user would take a different view. In that sense, Phorm is, to my mind, completely dead.

The opt-in approach is pretty cheeky. And I see no chance of the average Briton tolerating it.After all, why would any sentient human being permit his private affairs to be inspected even if (allegedly) only to commercial advantage? Will he really accept money to have his inbox cluttered up with presumptuous junk mail? I think that only a penniless subjugated peasant would tolerate it.

The opt-out approach is just outright cheek. Any ISP imposing this obligation upon its customers will deeply damage its business.

Where Phorm may be able successfully to get up people's noses is in other jurisdictions/cultures. I simply do not know.

What have I missed out?

If you read the Charles Stanley note, it is undeniably airy fairy. The Canaccord note is just promotion speak and, therefore, entirely worthless in the eyes of the dispassionate investor.

Yours sincerely,
Simon Cawkwell

its the Famous shorter AKA Evil Knievil

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Cawkwell
http://www.financial-gurus.com/gurus...imon-Cawkwell/

Much love.

24-04-2008, 11:51	#4658
Deko Permanently Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 121	Evil Guys this was posted to ADVFN MEssage board for PHRM Goto article no: Simon Cawkwell - 24 Apr'08 - 10:16 - 1583 of 1592 Gentlemen, I have been approached by Phorm's PR person, a Simon Rigby of Citigate Dewe Rogerson. His purpose is to get me to look favourably at Phorm. But, so far, I cannot. The letter that follows may or may not achieve a reply. If so, I will let this board know. Simon Cawkwell 24th April 2008 Dear Mr Rigby, I have not yet got hold of this Dr Richard Clayton who, I think, maintains that Phorm's business is unlawful. If he does, I am in no position to judge whether he is right or not. I think it inconceivable that some sort of nosey creep should be allowed to inspect other people's mail (and that is true of the state let alone Phorm) merely for commercial advantage. And I cannot imagine that any sane ISP user would take a different view. In that sense, Phorm is, to my mind, completely dead. The opt-in approach is pretty cheeky. And I see no chance of the average Briton tolerating it.After all, why would any sentient human being permit his private affairs to be inspected even if (allegedly) only to commercial advantage? Will he really accept money to have his inbox cluttered up with presumptuous junk mail? I think that only a penniless subjugated peasant would tolerate it. The opt-out approach is just outright cheek. Any ISP imposing this obligation upon its customers will deeply damage its business. Where Phorm may be able successfully to get up people's noses is in other jurisdictions/cultures. I simply do not know. What have I missed out? If you read the Charles Stanley note, it is undeniably airy fairy. The Canaccord note is just promotion speak and, therefore, entirely worthless in the eyes of the dispassionate investor. Yours sincerely, Simon Cawkwell its the Famous shorter AKA Evil Knievil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Cawkwell http://www.financial-gurus.com/gurus...imon-Cawkwell/ Much love.