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.
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.
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… 😉
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!
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.
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.
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 🙁
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'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.
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.
What wwaswas and akira said – the vast majority of the forum dwellers from shops on here are (fairly!) discrete, helpful, offer advice and contribute to the community (I hate that phrase, but there you go) without it simply being a guerilla marketing campaign. The eedyat acting as a one-man cyclelife/Raleigh marketing vehicle ticked precisely none of those boxes.
Hmmm was unaware of this, just clicked Si's name and you're right, not sure I'll bother as we probably do alright.
Also some people might tar and feather me. 😀
