Quote Originally Posted by alpineslide
I asked a source for some references and got this

Here is his response :




I do not "hang out" or advertise on any boards (except once a month to say the latest month list is out.) I found out a long time ago that moderated boards are nothing but a way to extort free gear from sources. Most sources are willing to pay the price of "favorable bumps", but I will NEVER give ANYONE free gear just so they will say nice things about me. That's extortion plain and simple, and I will NEVER succumb to extortion. You may not believe that's how it works on moderated boards, but I have e-mails from moderators to prove it. Basically, it's pay up or be shut out. I'd rather be shut out.

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This guy does not know how to do business. For 1: Why say every month that the month list is out??? Think people would know by now that his list is out every month? For 2: Most sources are willing to pay the price for a favorable bump.... I HOPE SO. That is SMART BUSINESS.
Fuck. When someone gives me a shit load of jobs for my business, you better fucking believe I kick that person down with BEST BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES. Olive Garden dinner coupons, etc. I dont have to, but it lets them know I am appreciative of them thinking of me first.
For 3: He'd rather be shut out? Thats a good attitude to have with a business. This guy is an idiot whether he be legit or not.