One of the things I've been most guilty of in life is having a good point and then letting it get lost in the delivery. I also know that in any situation, each party plays a role of some sort. Jeannie's heart was in the right place in that she was working to protect the forum by curtailing commercial advertising efforts. At the same time, she and I both know that you have a LOT to say that could be considered commercial, but which is also of interest aside from advertising. It's damned hard to draw the line. Also, it's a pain in the ass even having to watch a line, Bruce. If I were to lean one way or another towards Grey Smith and Heritage for instance, I could be accused of favoritism towards that site. Same goes if I lean towards you. The one thing that Thierry and I do want is a PAID-advertising-free forum.
In other words, some advertising is good, in the right place such as the for-sale or dealer sections. Advertising is not good in other sections. Paid advertising will never be good. As a moderator, as with me as an owner, Jeannie was doing her best to balance these issues and points of view. Respectfully, you started crossing the line a bit with personal jabs and that's what started this particular ball rolling. In times past, it's Dave whose done so, and had Dave done so in this instance, it would have been him rather than you. Or, for that manner, it would have been anyone that started getting personal.
I don't know if this helps you hash it out in your mind, Bruce, but it's the best I can come up with on short notice ;-)
