I am not sure where I stand exactly on this one. I mean I would like to think that if I had something I considered exciting to share that was in essence self promoting I'd have that opportunity in the main forum. After all the purpose of the board is primarily to do business and where better than in the main forum to let others know about some new stuff.

I suppose there is a fine line here. I mean if someone shares their latest project is it spam or an attempt to foster business relations? I mean let's be honest here, that if we are here for business it is for ourselves, so naturally many of our posts might be construed as self promotion, or spam. I don't see a problem because just like television, I can tune it out if I am not interested.

I know that some do nothing but post their own agendas or latest stuff. I suppose if I was to post a release or news item about my latest story each time I added one, it would be spam though it might be a way for me to show that I am a prolific writer... to help garner contracts. So it would seem to me, that it is going to come down to one's perception and to make it a fast rule seems to limit the boards ability to generate business for the membership.

I know I have made decisions based on the so called self promoting posts of some, and its helped me make those decisions. Sure at times it can be a bit much but when regulars post, its also interesting to see their progress or lack of it, in the business. I personally think that the limit already imposed is sufficient, and while some complain, well, I think the silent majority seem to not object. Surely that has to say its not that big of a problem for them.

The mods here do a good job of keeping it in check, so I really don't feel that the existing rules need to be tampered with.

my two cents :morning: