I just came across this new ***** press release, I thought you guys would apreciate the irony :-)


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***** Joins The Association of Internet Professionals


***** Links arms with more than 9,500 Internet professionals and 150 leading Internet companies and educational institutions to shape the future of the industry.

Bedford, Texas (April 17, 2001) -*****, the fastest-growing leader in e-business solutions and the Web hosting industry, has joined the Association of Internet Professionals (AIP), the premier professional association of the Internet industry.

"We are thrilled to be part of AIP," said Christopher Faulkner, President and CEO of *****. "The services they provide to their members and the opportunities for networking are in keeping with *****s dedication to service and to strategic alliances that advance e-business for all of us." AIP is the largest professional association serving the Internet industry, with more than 35 local chapters, spanning more than 30 countries and growing rapidly.

"The Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) is extremely pleased to welcome ***** into our organization as a corporate member," said Harriet Held, AIP Associate Executive Director for Corporate Relations. "A leading company with the stature of *****," Held said, "will be a valuable asset as AIP moves forward representing the needs of our membership, the Internet Industry, in the ever-changing and daily challenges the e-business industry faces."

AIP's aim is to unify, support and represent the global community of Internet professionals. The organization also serves as a forum for the ideas, people and issues shaping the future of the Internet industry. AIP's benefits and programs are designed to help members succeed in today's rapidly-evolving Internet/Intranet/Extranet marketplace.

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God help us all........

It's the begining of an end.... and not a very good one....

I especially like the quote

"A leading company with the stature of *****,"

Hmmm........... :confused:

Never laughed so much in my life!!! I especially like the bit
***** Joins The Association of Internet Professionals

:D :D :D

Really doesn't say much for AIP...

By the same token, I believe that this means that all of us here are now shoe-ins if we want to become members too.

:D Bailey

Originally posted by baileysemt123
Really doesn't say much for AIP...

By the same token, I believe that this means that all of us here are now shoe-ins if we want to become members too.
Sure, as long as you're willing to pay the $1,000+ bucks. I'm not really sure what that buys you though. I guess it at least entitles you to send out a fancy press release about it. :rolleyes:

How do you join that aassociation?

Originally posted by SECUREDNETWORKS
How do you join that aassociation?
http://www.association.org/join.cfm

Dang thats exensive! 1,000 bucks a year!! Forget that.

I think it's to help boost the self-esteem of ***** staff.

Can we say MARKETING PLOY??

Hmm. 9500 internet professionals. x $1000 a year.

That should tell you why they accept anyone without checking out their business practices.

:angry:
Utterly disgusting...wonder if Deb has seen it yet?

<gag>

that takes the p1ss

it has been said on several occasions that they have a great marketing team, and a p1ss poor network.

I shame the association for allowing their membership.

Then again, for $1000 im sure they would let somebody as bad as CobaltRacks join !

:bawling: