
Originally Posted by
damiongage
I think I put more thought into than just "following the rules." Or maybe it was the way it was phrased that threw me off. I will elaborate on the way I took it.
Rules are set for a reason. This rule is in place (IMO) as to not support other sites. I own a business and a web site, and I would be damned if I would let someone post my competitors information on the site I pay for, much less a link to their site. So that I get. But on the flip side, I would not ask my clients to go on my competitors websites and post links to my site. I would not only feel like a hypocrite...but felt that I was compromising my charactor and implementing a "do as I say...not as I do" policy.
I have been a member here along time, and seen many changes (longer than alot/most of the vets and mods). Some changes I like and some I did/do not agree with. But I do not pay for the site and respect Brians right to do as he wishes with the site he pays for.
While I understand why he would want us to post links here:
more links= more hits and members
more members = more money for the sponsors
more money for sponsors= more money for Brian and staff And I am sure it takes alot more than I know to run this place...especially with the new videos and studio. But never sacrifice pricaples for profit.
Again...I have a habbit of reading too much into things, and my intention was not to challange Brians charactor (especially in an open forum), as I do not ever wish to disrespect anyone. Just offering my opinion for cosideration. He is a smart guy and maybe he will post a little more of his thought process behind this thread. Not that I feel I deserve one, more like I would be interested to here his thought procees on this.
If a mod or Brian feels this is disrespectful please just delete it and send me a PM, as that was not my intention.