The One-Handed Economist

Every now and again I get somebody ostensibly interested in advertising on this website. As you may or may not be aware, I am what is called in this Web 2.0 world an “opinion leader” who drives the common knowledge on matters of great import, and as a result my advertising rates are steeper than some would like to pay. Below is the exchange I had with the most recent inquirer, unfortunately (for him) he was not interested in the opportunity to really get in on something so very important. Our exchange is below for your amusement.

To: Economist
From: Christian Michael

Hi,

I am writing to you again in case your spam filter ate my last email. I had written to you basically to offer a business deal. The deal namely is purchasing text-links on your site http://www.onehandedeconomist.com/. In case you have already thought over this, let me know of your views pronto.

Looking forward to your reply,
Regards,
Christan

To: Christian Michael
From: Economist

I will place one text link for $50,000 a month.

To: Economist
From: Christian Michael

Timothy,

Which planet are you from? Are we talking about a link on Amazon.com?

First deserve, then desire.

Christan

To: Christian Michael
From: Economist

Hey, I’ve named my price, you’re free to take it or leave it. Also, you have not indicated what exactly it is you would like to advertise. First deserve, then desire.

From: Christian Michael
To: Economist

I wonder you’re still thinking at that? It was initial email asking
whether or not the site accepts custom advertisement offers. I got my
answer in your first reply.

Thank you for your time.

Cheers,
Christan

To: Christian Michael
From: Economist

Well, obviously your product cannot be that profitable if such a meager sum causes you such consternation.

To: Economist
From: Christian Michael

Every worthwhile thing has a price tag over it but that price should
be somewhat equal to the value provided. Its simple rule of business.
It matters little on what product I have and how much profit do I
reap. I am not new to this and know how much a text-link will cost per
month at any website. Honestly, I wanted to email you the stats of
your website but I preferred to let you enjoy your ignorance .

Forget about it. I have many others to deal with and you’ll get many
other advertisers. The day you get an advertiser willing to pay
US$50,000 per month for a text-link, do let me know please. I hope
I’ll be alive by then. Have a good day.

To: Christian Michael
From: Economist

You obviously did not know what a text link costs per month at MY website. Therefore, sir, you cannot claim to know what a text link costs at any website. TOUCHE!

Further, please do not insult my intelligence by assuming I am unaware of the massive amount of traffic that sucks up my bandwidth capacity on a monthly basis.

To: Economist
From: Christian Michael

I’ll repeat, the day an advertiser agrees to pay you US$50,000 per
month for a text-link, do let me know and please do spare some amount
out of those $50K to purchase additional bandwidth for your website.

To: Christian Michael
From: Economist

I will certainly keep you abreast of any advertising developments in regards to the OHE. You will rue the day you declined my generous offer! RUE!

As of press time there has been no response from Mr. Michael.

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