There's some gray area there, Bill. From a business standpoint, Pond Boss is for profit. Because of that, I protect our advertisers. The website was designed for information, not to solicit sales for those who post information. I recognize the value of people's knowledge. I also recognize the value of consumers who wish to purchase. I have never had a problem with someone contacting a supplier because of information, but I have a problem with people openly soliciting sales, unless they write a check to Pond Boss in the form of advertising. For example, Greg now has an ad. If he makes a post to answer a question about feeders and wants to let them know he sells feeders, I'm fine with it. I still don't want open, general solicitations. If someone posts a question, for example, about needing consulting help in Georgia, I'll refer Greg and any other advertisers we have, first and straight to the one looking for help. Trent Lewis just bought an ad. Same goes for him.
I do slightly disagree with you about the value of the business generated by this site for those who post. One of the most interesting things that no one knows about, or talks about, are the sales made from people who visit the site for info, never make a post, and contact someone direct. I don't have a problem with that, either.
Anyway, we'll keep trying to muddle our way through this thing and keep it in perspective. The site seems to be working and filling a valuable niche.

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