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And in the event that you are wondering where the other thread called "where did my thread go" go, I deleted it. Both threads asked the same question and both are in this feedback section. So, before a 3rd thread is made asking where that one went, I deleted it. No need for multiple threads asking the same question with the same responses.
And another point if I may...
Robert hit the nail on the head.
1. Mods don't get paid for what we do here.
2. We try to help keep a fair balance between all members here (which includes vendors)
3. Not everyone is going to be happy with a decision that is made. That's just how it goes.
4. Yes. The site owner charges vendors to advertise here. If he didn't, every Tom, Dick, and Harry from every back yard garage in and out of the US would be advertising here and that could pose a problem. ....wait....hold on. We actually did that. And it caused us a HUGE headache. We had non-licensed parts flying about everywhere. That came to a screeching stop. Now, the only people that can advertise are those who pay...and we can verify that those who pay ARE legit. Much easier and everyone is happier.
5. Yes. The site owner makes money off the vendors. What he does with the money, I don't care. I am just happy to have a place to come to where I can talk to my friends and also gather a MASSIVE amount of wealth of information. Shoot..any question I have can be answered here in a very short time by searching or asking.
6. Posting a coupon code for a non-vendor who is NOT PART OF THE SITE undercuts EVERY PAYING VENDOR here who's trying to make a business for themselves.
7. Posting a coupon code for a non-vendor who is NOT PART OF THE SITE undercuts the site OWNER since the other vendors here who are here trying to make a business for themselves can not make money and will no longer sponsor this site... Do you like deals from our vendors every once in a while? Good...so do I. But, we no longer have them because you sent everyone on this site everywhere else but to OUR PAYING vendors. So, no more deals for you. (that wouldn't be cool, would it?)
In essence, you think you are helping out the members. You think that by saving them $30 on a part, the community will better. When, in fact, it (IN MY OPINION) will hinder the community because you are taking away sales from the people who come here to sell legitimately. When the supporting members leave, who's going to give us the rest of the deals we've been getting? ...all because a few people want to post up for others to buy from ebay or some other seller who is not part of this place?
Yes, I have a problem with you posting a coupon code to a non-vendor. No. I have not touched ANY OF YOUR THREADS...not once.
Yes, I CARE ABOUT THE MEMBERS more than anyone else can think.....
But in the long run, and this again is totally in MY opinion, you are doing a disservice to the community by sending the communities money "over seas" to a company who does NOTHING to help this site and/or it's members.
My opinion.
Read into that last part and think about it.
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