Reef hobby owned by vendors?

[Aquattro]

Canreef doesn't have any sponsors that are product manufacturers. And if we did, they would be subject to fair and honest reviews by our members. If it's good, it's good. If it's crap, then it's crap.
The only restrictions in place are reviews of retail vendors themselves, and ad-lib advertising for non sponsoring retailers.
We did, at one time, protect a paying sponsor from negative reviews, to the detriment of the Canreef membership. Many people lost money dealing with that vendor before their demise.
A lesson learned from that experience had us revoke sponsorship from a vendor that was receiving too many complaints.
So while we tend to ask that Canreef members support the sponsors that promote us, we do not cover up poor products or services because we have received advertising dollars.

[Myka]

You gotta look at who is reviewing the products. If it's just a regular ole member, chances are it's just an individual's unpaid opinion. If it is a "celebrity" fish keeper, then it is often paid. Reviews in magazines are usually paid as well.

[Blom]

Originally Posted by Myka

"celebrity" fish keeper

Oh one can dream of the good life haha

[Reef Pilot]

Where does the sponsorship money for Canreef go?

[Funky_Fish14]

Probably the cost of running the site... service... internet... I imagine the monthly fee for bandwidth is a few hundred all by itself. I have no idea what costs for running the site, staff, etc... would cost though.

[Reef Pilot]

Yes, would assume that.... but who looks after that, collects the money, pays the bills, etc,??