Prices

[Delphinus]

I am a member of at least as many boards as you cite, and I feel that Canreef is one of my favourites. I know of several boards who are less open with what may or may not be posted; and I know of several which are more. Each, I feel, has its plusses and minuses. We strive for the best features of each, and in a way, try to go our own way as well.

I am disappointed you feel that we do not attempt to foster an open forum with open discussions, because that really is the furthest from the truth.

As far as the advertising issue goes, we've have problems in the past where people would present themselves as being impartial third parties when in fact they were representing business interests. As I said recently in another post, we chose to maintain offering a "free" board as the primary goal. However, I can assure you, it costs us a fair amount out of our own pockets to keep this board running. If we don't keep the playing field as level as possible, then that goal is jeapordized. I'm sorry if this means a post may get edited here or there, but if you're not given an explicit warning of misconduct, then you're not in trouble and shouldn't react defensively or offensively.

I'm afraid I cannot post more at this time, however if you feel that my post does not address your concerns, please feel free to comment further. If you are OK with keeping your criticisms fair and impersonal, then we can discuss this further.

[Skimmerking]

Very well said there Tony...

[AndyL]

I'm not getting offended, defensive or offensive. I just have issues with the new rule as it's being applied.

I'd really like the specific rule to be posted for everyone to understand. As I see it, there is some question to how/when/where it applies.

If we're not allowed to provide pricing for competitors to advertisers - does that now mean we're not allowed to post pricing on group orders to non-supporting companies?

How does this apply when people ask the regular "where to shop while visiting posts" and the resulting "Who's got the best price" etc? Does this mean we simply put a local supporting company first? Are we not allowed to give our comments about pricing/quality topics if a supporting company is among the locals?

The "rule" is as yet unstated, and is pretty unclear as has thus far been implemented. I know I speak for a number of members when I say I'd like some further clarification.

Personally, I'd be happier contributing an annual donation to the board (similar to RC - you don't have to... But some recognition/additional features if you do) than to limit some of the main reasons why many of us frequent the board (ie access to the FS forums, the group orders, knowing what the local shops have (and for what price) without having to visit after each shipment).

My .02$

Andy