So for those that have an issue... can someone tell me EXACTLY what are the ONLY topics you want to see in the Garage? I guess I'm a bit confused here...

Chris, I for one would like to see you post more often. A couple of times when searching for a product another member has pointed out to me that "X" is an item you offer. I should spend more time searching through our member vendors but the fact is I don't. Plus, I like hearing and learning from "in the know" vendors such as yourself. Your probably overworked and don't have much time to post but it is appreciated when you find the time to do so. Kent

I've always been pleased when I deal with Tangerine. I don't personally know Chris, but I sense he is somewhat reticent to "shill" -- which I can respect, but I agree with Kent. We like to hear from him and we usually benefit when we do. His reticence is one reason I'll shill for him on his behalf

And here I had told myself I would stay out of this thread....

FWIW, for the record, I'm not really bothered by the GB's in the garage. I greatly appreciate what 914Rubber has done for us as well.

I spend 85% of my time in the garage, maybe 5% each in the sandbox, vendor forums and classifieds. The sandbox needs to exist separately so we can log on from work or in front of the wife . We need a classifieds section so listings don't get buried. Same for vendors. But the garage moves fast enough to purge itself from any post taking up front page real estate for very long.

Personally, I'm not at all bothered by any vendor posting a GB or inquiring about interest for a part in the garage. It's the best way to reach the most people and / or gather the most info. Which only benefits us, as a community. And that's everyone's goal here, no?

I think the problem–if there is one– is that the "rules" are unclear or are evolving. So people like Chris or Garold feel as if they're crossing a line by posting about a product, while Mark may not. That doesn't make anyone wrong or right...just points out the shades of gray.

In my opinion, we don't need to banish vendors to their own forum. Instead, we need to come up with super clear standards. For example...GBs and polls to gauge interest are totally fine in the garage...all other promotional offers are not. Or something to that effect.

Just my .02. But I've been sniffing a lot of VOCs lately.

Chris, you need to hawk your wares. I was not aware of 3/4 of what you sell. I visited your site last night. I’d bet 914Rubber wasn’t aware they were stepping on a product you were already selling either.
A little self promotion wouldn’t hurt. I hadn’t visited your site since I bought your headers. Didn’t think you did anything else.

Andy said he’s comfortable with the status quo so aren’t we done here?

Says the pot to the kettle...

How is this post technical in any way?




Honestly think i prefer the group buy posts over the conflict inciting posts.

Come on page 7! I know we can keep this thread alive!

Come on page 7! I know we can keep this thread alive!

Let this thread die!

As long as the "vendors" also have 914s then they should be allowed to post anything anywhere.

I like the fact that if I have a thread going. Trying to repair something, then Mikey, or Garold or Chris or Spoke or Tim_ND, etc..... chime in and help or suggest that they have the fix to sell me (even George...). I usually buy it. It seems that MOST of the folks with the knowledge we need, have developed things to sell. Ain't capitalism great?

With the exception of the Group Buys, these guys usually are contributors, vs Thread Starters. I for one approve of the GB posts here.

Have a nice weekend.