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Joel_Mckaytoday at 7:31 AM1 replyview on HN

For B2B, there are often close relationships with client interests. If a small firm signs a non-compete and NDA with a competitor, it can cost a lot more than a single sale to chat.

Also, in niche industries everyone already knows one another for decades. People looking to fragment that market are seen as a problem even if they don't know they are a problem.

It is rude to "ghost" people, but it is unfortunately a modern pop-culture trend. Most competent firms should at minimum refer your team to a competitor if their schedule is full for the year. =3


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skeezyboytoday at 10:57 AM

> If a small firm signs a non-compete and NDA with a competitor, it can cost a lot more than a single sale to chat.

this has nothing to do with not answering emails.

> People looking to fragment that market are seen as a problem even if they don't know they are a problem.

you mean customers?

> It is rude to "ghost" people, but it is unfortunately a modern pop-culture trend

no its not. ignoring people is as old as time.

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