Mods - Should we have a separate section of the Forum for shops and stores to shamelessly hawk their wares, or is the General Discussion area really the best place for this kind of thing?
Perhaps a new section and a financial contribution to the Forum, rather than basically free advertising?
Just a thought.
Totally agree with Herbs. There are many forums that have his exact idea as a setup. It helps keep the companies from bombarding the forums to make money and can help the forum grow with the extra advertising income. There is a difference between us posting in the for sale section and companies posting their items for sale. Since this is a community, there is much interaction and the guy selling to another member is likely to buy from another member. They/we also contribute to the life of this forum to keep it interactive on a daily basis, not just a "Oakley Criagslist."
I suggest a different section for any businesses and an advertising fee, just like those who put banners on the forum.