From a SAS vendor who I've told a number of times that I didn't think the university would benefit from purchasing the service...
Hi Monta,
Do you know the myth of Sisyphus? In a nutshell he was a king in Greek mythology condemned to hell and his punishment was rolling a boulder up a hill only to watch it roll down before it reached the top....for eternity.
I thought I had the persistence of this mythological king but you've outlasted me. So this is my last attempt to reach you. If you are interested in saving money, you know I am. If not, I won't be pushing this boulder any longer.
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My response:
I know you probably meant this to be humorous, but I really didn't find it so.
As an almost one-person shop for much of the university's web presence I am incredibly busy. It was not by choice that I have not responded. I get dozens and dozens of product promoting emails and calls each week. Even though we have spoken before and I recognize your name and product that does not mean I have time to call or email you.
Your labors might see Sisyphean to you... mine often seem Herculean - and I mean when he had to clean the Augean stables...
I am quite alright with you taking me off of your contact list. In fact, please do so.
