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Seems like @pvg missed my attentions for posting this link.

You don't have to @me, we aren't on twitter. Also I really don't understand the above sentence.

Others understood the post and that is why it got 82 votes.

82 people can just like the clip. I certainly do and I'm in violent agreement with the notion that connecting a product to a powerful emotion can be a great way to advertise it. There's also an element of fantasy in this - if you've ever pitched or thought about pitching anything to a potential client, investor or business partner, you wish you could close them like Don Draper, too. At the same time, I think it's a little naive to say 'this is how you pitch, bottle it and take it to the conference room with you'.

but i don't want to get into a debate over it.

Fair enough. But that's why this this is here, with the comment section, and all.

I have always understood what he is pitching. It is you who do not understand what I am "pitching". Its unfortunate you could not see my original intent. I am not using the "Mad men" clip as a fool proof template to be used in conference rooms across the nation. I was simply trying to share some of Draper's fictional talents with others who have like interests. The clip shows a pitch with passion, emotion, personal connection, and knowledge of product. I feel these elements are worth noting if you have any entrepreneurial interests. I advise you think a little longer before responding to any more posts. Its alright, it happens to the best of them.

I have always understood what he is pitching.

Then I must have misunderstood what you meant when you said he was pitching a new technology.

I advise you think a little longer before responding to any more posts. Its alright, it happens to the best of them.

Thanks, if we're exchanging advice, mine would be 'please don't be a condescending prat'.

I understood your misunderstanding immediately after reading your post. That is why I felt obligated to educate you. Condescending is a word that most would use to describe your responses to some posts. I'm not here for your feedback. I'm here to share information with others who have like interests. Please show some class. The name calling is unnecessary.

@pvg Sigh. OK I will take time to respond to you. I will try to get to this thread tonight. Sorry for not taking the time to write well. Damn it where is the tweet button?

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