[NPMUG] "I spot a Mac" ... is OK to post here ... a couple of guidelines for evangelism ...

[Dave Sevick]

Folks,

These days I find friends, neighbors, colleagues, famous people and  
sometimes entire organizations making a complete switch to an  
enlightened life with Macs, iPhones and iPods at work and play .....

....  delivered from a tired and frustrating legacy of PC use ....

.... and it is almost to the level of "being set free" from the  
problems inherent in the Windows platform.  It is always a happy day  
to meet a new Mac user.

Many public displays of Mac affection are strategic and intentional on  
TV and in movies .... in Apple's highly successful product placement  
efforts.

Some Mac spottings are not so intentional and are very cool to share  
with others.

In many ways it gives all us Mac users more evidence to evangelize on  
behalf of Apple.  I mention the US Government's use of Apples in the  
Army and FBI all the time.

So, having this phenomenon of pervasive and yearly Mac usage increases  
in all walks of life is definitely OK to post here on this list ....

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Here are a few guidelines to consider before you post:

1.  Have some valid proof, not rumors ..... example :  I heard  
recently that a large PA university is "mandating" all incoming  
freshman buy a Mac .... not PC's,  only a Mac.  I need to research  
this first before I post an unsubstantiated rumor.

2.  Post a screenshot of the Apple in use or link to some visual or  
written reference to help our listserve members research it further  
for their own "bragging rights" to spread the word.   Having the NPMUG  
and at least one other source of reference makes evangelizing Apple's  
growth more valid and trustworthy.

3.  Don't editorialize beyond the spotting of the Mac and please  
refrain drawing conclusions as to why that company or individual is  
using Macs in your words  .... please try to find their words as the  
background for supporting their use of Apples.

Dave


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