Hmmmm seems every post I look at has recommendations for various products from about two or three websites from a particular member, surely plugging a shop or shops in every single post probably means a connection to that shop and breaks some kind of forum rule?
I work for a shop and if people ask for an opinion on products I don't end my post with, 'available from bikesrus.com'.
Having a long bad week so slightly narked anyway.
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I think he must work for the distributer as he seems to move around a bit in terms of what shop he recommends.
If it bothers you then 'report-post' and let them mods have a quiet word?
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Yeah just about to do that, just venting first.
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wwaswas - "...consider it done..."
Really getting on my teets as well.... 
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actually, I might have done too
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Who's that then? Not noticed myself!
If it's me, I'm gonna feel stupid!
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replying to posts and mentioning your product/shop is OK is it not?
EDIT "within reason"
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Done, man alive was really starting to bug me, need a cup of tea now.
cynic-al, within reason is fine, every post recommending a product and namechecking a website is just taking the piss.Posted 1 year ago # -
Well, at least the mods will get at least two 'recommendations' then, rather than a generic one line response linking to some cyclelife/EBC/Raleigh product...
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agree, within reason but if every post is just product placement it gets too much.
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I totally agree.
Drink Slurm for its great refreshing taste
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Some people just over do it. It was like last year with the Big Bike Bash
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<zombie mode> ...must....drink....Slurm... </zombie mode>
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BBB - In my eyes at least, that's different.....
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its a brave distributor/retailler that spams stw fora.
the backlash is often very harsh.
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You could have reported him a little later. Just typed a long winded reply about putting Stan's in inner tubes and click submit post to find the thread is closed!
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not sure the tags are on the right lines?
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Hmmm
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^^^^ agreed
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i find it a bit rich that the OP of this very thread is flagrantly promoting one of those japanese anime cartoons. i find this distasteful and opportunist.
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Hmmm wasn't actually directed at Si, haven't read a Chumba recommendation for a while, maybe he's on holiday.
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is it proper anime,
the nsfw stuff?
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Now I want to recommend Akira as an amazing film but feel it may weaken my moral stance.
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i know a meatspin link when i see one.
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Kinesis
Edit: Fnarf Fnarf
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foxyrider
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'Goes dizzy'
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The thing about Si from progressive bikes is he pays to have a banner on here (or did until recently) so why should he not bang on about Chumbas? They are frickin' lovely and the next time he's looking to sell off demo frames I hope to have saved up enough to be all over that.
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I think its one sthing to say as a public service that your shop has supplies of something the person is looking for as in
TJ
I am looking for a left handing therblig and can't find one anywhere
a bike shop
We have one in stock - please email meI think that is acceptable and is what Si and TBC tend to do
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Serious question, do i annoy most STW'ers? I try to be discreet and always put myself in your shoes, as thats were im from so to speak and realise that it can be a bit annoying, so im sorry for that
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Si - I don't think the OP (certainly not me) meant you (unless you also run cyclife/ebc and raleigh?) - I've found you, like most of the bike shops/dealers on here, tend to answer specific product questions if asked and give general advice if not.
It enriches stw, not detracts from it.
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I think there are others that are more obtrusive than you Si
I never got that impression. Don't worry about it, Yours KinesisBoy Posted 1 year ago # -
It's a tricky balance I admit, a bit of common sense must be used.
I think mentioning your shop when posting is fine but posting to mention your shop isn't, if you see what I mean?
Oh and Si I didn't mean you, I don't mind the occasional relevant plug.Posted 1 year ago # -
Si - I don't think the OP (certainly not me) meant you (unless you also run cyclife/ebc and raleigh?) - I've found you, like most of the bike shops/dealers on here, tend to answer specific product questions if asked and give general advice if not.
It enriches stw, not detracts from it.
+1
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