bluntchisel
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Hi, Guys,
Let's imagine that this site is a hall owned by Jim, our leader. He comes up with an idea to invite his acquaintances (us) to spend some time in this hall, where we can meet up to exchange knowledge, views and ideas. So here we all are, and things are going well. Suddenly, the door opens and in walks a total stranger and without so much as acknowledging Jim, nor introducing himself to anyone, proceeds to starts flogging stuff from a suitcase. Now, if it were my hall, considering the money, time and effort I've put into it, I'd grab this geezer by the scruff of the neck and toss him back into the street! While he's laying on his arse in the gutter, I'd give him a lecture on the social graces - (a) Introduce himself, (b) Ask permission before using someone's premises as a market place, (c) Before attempting to sell anything give some personal background info to his intended customers.
This hall, of course, does not exist, but this site does, and the comparisons I've made still apply. This is Jim's property and we are his guests. He runs the site excellently, which is why it has become so well regarded (remember, good sites are like icebergs - there is far more ice beneath the waves than can be seen, and more guests visit here than there are members).
So, if any of you "visitors" are looking in with a view to offering stuff for sale do the right thing - approach Jim for permission. Then, if he OK's it, make a post and properly introduce yourself to the members. It's the RIGHT thing to do!!!
Regards to all (and to Jim in particular!)
Bob.
Let's imagine that this site is a hall owned by Jim, our leader. He comes up with an idea to invite his acquaintances (us) to spend some time in this hall, where we can meet up to exchange knowledge, views and ideas. So here we all are, and things are going well. Suddenly, the door opens and in walks a total stranger and without so much as acknowledging Jim, nor introducing himself to anyone, proceeds to starts flogging stuff from a suitcase. Now, if it were my hall, considering the money, time and effort I've put into it, I'd grab this geezer by the scruff of the neck and toss him back into the street! While he's laying on his arse in the gutter, I'd give him a lecture on the social graces - (a) Introduce himself, (b) Ask permission before using someone's premises as a market place, (c) Before attempting to sell anything give some personal background info to his intended customers.
This hall, of course, does not exist, but this site does, and the comparisons I've made still apply. This is Jim's property and we are his guests. He runs the site excellently, which is why it has become so well regarded (remember, good sites are like icebergs - there is far more ice beneath the waves than can be seen, and more guests visit here than there are members).
So, if any of you "visitors" are looking in with a view to offering stuff for sale do the right thing - approach Jim for permission. Then, if he OK's it, make a post and properly introduce yourself to the members. It's the RIGHT thing to do!!!
Regards to all (and to Jim in particular!)
Bob.