well, remember Skyler's thread of a few days ago wherein his employer REQUIRED him to get 3 "no's" before giving up. That's a very old sales technique that does actually work, so I can see why they do it, but I completely agree with Patti that I would simply take that company or person and file them in the "avoid" pile

The people I've done business with are the ones who have been low key and barely even mentioned their services, but I was clear on what they did, so when I needed their service, I hit 'em up. I don't mind an email or an ICQ now and then, but if it gets pesky, I will make it clear and usually they get the message without my having to resort to "fuck off"