Hello,
I too, see both sides, and I think much more clearly after discourse. I too, do not wish to offend, but rather, to learn.
I don't know if it is apparent from my post, but my opinion has shifted toward that of PapaBravo. I tried out this tool, and discovered it is not for me, but when I go back and re-read the original post, each time I re-read, I start to feel like it isn't appropriate here. I'm waiting to see if the OP comes back at all, or just spammed us. I kind of doubt he will return, but only time will tell. It would help, I think, if some others tried the thing out, and posted their findings.
There is another poster on this board, and others, who keeps flogging his book. At first the post was helpful, but after reading it fifteen times, it becomes tiring.
Yes, a sub-forum for buy and sell, and new product listings etc., might be useful, but I'm sure it would become a nightmare to moderate. There are tons of net sites which do this, and really, this forum is so good in terms of the educational values, it would really hurt to see it become spam central, or way too much to look after. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that I have a lot more understanding now, as to why the objection was so strong.
As for the 'do my homework' crowd, and the 'please send me info to my private mailbox, I don't want this to help anyone else' crew, they seem to be the ones who are most demanding, and offensive. I think this forum has developed good methods of dealing with them.
In short, this place is a really valuable resource, and I can understand those who wish to keep it so. If they object, and I don't understand their reasoning, I can question, and get a response. I have learned a lot through argument, and those who are around (regular posters on this forum) can help this learning by arguing. I have great respect for them, no matter how their opinion differs from my own. On the other hand, those who come here and flash post, never to return, lose my respect.
Peace, out
Robert
I too, see both sides, and I think much more clearly after discourse. I too, do not wish to offend, but rather, to learn.
I don't know if it is apparent from my post, but my opinion has shifted toward that of PapaBravo. I tried out this tool, and discovered it is not for me, but when I go back and re-read the original post, each time I re-read, I start to feel like it isn't appropriate here. I'm waiting to see if the OP comes back at all, or just spammed us. I kind of doubt he will return, but only time will tell. It would help, I think, if some others tried the thing out, and posted their findings.
There is another poster on this board, and others, who keeps flogging his book. At first the post was helpful, but after reading it fifteen times, it becomes tiring.
Yes, a sub-forum for buy and sell, and new product listings etc., might be useful, but I'm sure it would become a nightmare to moderate. There are tons of net sites which do this, and really, this forum is so good in terms of the educational values, it would really hurt to see it become spam central, or way too much to look after. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that I have a lot more understanding now, as to why the objection was so strong.
As for the 'do my homework' crowd, and the 'please send me info to my private mailbox, I don't want this to help anyone else' crew, they seem to be the ones who are most demanding, and offensive. I think this forum has developed good methods of dealing with them.
In short, this place is a really valuable resource, and I can understand those who wish to keep it so. If they object, and I don't understand their reasoning, I can question, and get a response. I have learned a lot through argument, and those who are around (regular posters on this forum) can help this learning by arguing. I have great respect for them, no matter how their opinion differs from my own. On the other hand, those who come here and flash post, never to return, lose my respect.
Peace, out
Robert