dcstep,
Hello to my friend up in northern Texas!
I understand where you are coming from. Some people are just passionate, perhaps overly so, concerning the product that they believe in. As you stated, I am glad that you are not "thin-skinned!" It certainly helps!
I, personally, try to be fair and honest. If you can think of any means by which we can make others feel more comfortable posting in the dedicated forums, then by all means, let me know! I'm certainly open to suggestions!
Ash,
*coughzeuscough* that's a good one!
Shameless plug? You're probably right! However, we are dealers, and we just happen to believe in what we promote. Heck, if we (Zeus dealers and ZeuS players) don't "toot our own horn," who will? Actually, I think that just about all dealers, or players, of instruments will "promote" their own, whether it be in dedicated forums, or anywhere else! Wouldn't you promote something that you believed in, especially if it is your business or livelihood? I certainly hope so!
But as dcstep indicated, feathers do seem to ruffle fairly easy in the dedicated forums. To the extent that I am able, I will try to keep the "feather ruffling" to a minimum! EVERYONE is welcome in the forum that I moderate!
Blessings,