Rickster
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I'm a CEO working on delicate negotiation with an important client. I've worked the relationship carefully, I know exactly how this client likes to be communicated with. Then all the sudden the guy fm the mail room pipes up with his 2¢ worth? A thousand times NO. There's no possible upside that outweighs the risk of an uninformed buttinski chiming in. I guess a simple hey we'd like to have you public post is inevitable and probably harmless. But I don't think that's what we're talking about here. It's insistent direct sustained contact, which brings up the aforementioned inappropriateness factor . . .
That is probably because it is nearly impossible to differentiate the two. How would it be possible to know for sure if the account contacting the recruit is not an actual booster? Internet anonymity is a very dangerous game to play.This is from the Texas A&M site.
Attention Aggie Fans:
Texas A&M needs your help. One of the most economical yet effective ways to invest in Texas A&M is by following the rules when interacting with prospective student-athletes (i.e., PSAs), as well as their coaches, teachers and relatives. By doing so, you can help Texas A&M reduce the likelihood of costly NCAA violations. When in doubt, ask before you act.
Recruiting
Please leave recruiting (whether online, over the phone or in-person) to the professionals, Texas A&M Athletics’ coaches and staff. NCAA rules generally prohibit anyone else from recruiting prospective student-athletes on behalf of Texas A&M Athletics. For example:
• It would not be permissible for a booster, fan, or former student to Tweet at recruits, comment on PSAs’ Facebook profiles, etc. Please refrain from using social networks or other mediums to have recruiting contact with PSAs until the PSA has begun attending Texas A&M.
Note, Texas A&M doesn't differentiate between a Booster and Fan and is specific in the use of social media.
I am going to wait and let this thread develop before I chime in as I am the subject matter and don't want to influence it
One thing tho,,,
buttinski
;o)
I haven't heard that term since Frank Burns on "Mash"
Thanks for making my day glv
Those 18 year recruits laugh their arse off at 40 year men trying to be an insider