Law of Self Defense wrote:Charles L. Cotton wrote:Hi Andrew:
The only reason your post isn't being deleted in total because of a violation of our non-commercial rules is because I think it is only fair that people be able to see your response to my post. It was edited to remove the blatant commercialization. That said, you can tout your CLE credit all you like, but your website statement that you are "the foremost expert in U.S. self defense law across all 50 states" is absurd. If you were licensed to practice law in Texas, you would not be allowed to include such a statement in any website in which you are identified as a practicing attorney in Texas.
Your Screen name also violates our rules, so tell me what you want to use so I can change it.
You joined the Forum in 2013 just to promote your book(s). Your posts were moved to the Moderators Forum due to the violation of our non-commercial rules and you were advised. Now you're back pitching your seminars, again in violation of Forum Rules. That doesn't set well.
Chas.
You can change my screen name to "Andrew F. Branca," Charles, thanks.
I wasn't aware it was a violation of the forum policies to respond to a thread the subject of which was my work. My apologies.
You didn't respond, you made a pitch for your paid seminars and you included a link to your website where you sell other things. Only your sales pitch was edited out. I guess you didn't realize that trying to sell your books on the Forum in 2013 violated our rules either.
Law of Self Defense wrote:It always fascinates me that critics of my work almost without exception have neither read my book nor attended one of my seminars. Ah well. :-)
Show me where I have criticized your "work." I am highly critical of your self-aggrandizing statement that you are "
the foremost expert in U.S. self defense law across all 50 states." I don't know of any attorney other than Gloria Allred that would make such a laughable statement.
Whenever a Member posts an advertisement for something like your seminars, I check the speaker's/instructor's credentials. The Forum has a reputation of being an excellent resource and it will not be used to promote any seminar, event or program without at least some vetting. I did the same with you and noted that you are not licensed to practice law in Texas and that you are licensed in MA. I find it enlightening that you view truth and accuracy as criticism.
I won't be changing your screen name as you won't be here. You have come to the Forum only twice, both times to sell something in violation of Forum rules. You don't seem to be able to post without comments that are nothing more than veiled insults. In case you didn't notice the responses by other Forum Members, you aren't selling well. I'd be more than happy to exchange barbs and insults with you, but that too would be a violation of Forum rules.
I'll give you the last word, then you're gone. Oh yeah, the next time you see Mas, tell him I said hello. Actually, I'll see him again next month when we are speaking at a Texas CLE program.
Chas.