About users with hidden agendas

Its ok to say that a dealer is a dealer. I would wager no one would be offended.

I think everyone is welcome if he state his real status and goal....Sellers or designer or simple amateurs...

But we must be frank about our intention...

Master M. what's up.. All for peanuts... :-)

I just got a pound of fresh AAA Madagascar vanilla bean.

Did you know Vanilla is an Orchid. One of the most labor intensive commodities produced, HEAVEN.. Vanilla fudge coming up.. LOL

Regards.

I think it's pretty rare now when a dealer doesn't declare himself as one.

I would expect a dealer to always disclose this information. I see them do it frequently. If I thought someone was I would ask a none threatening / question about it. 
 

Actually I did the other day. Someone made the most absurd claim about cost having noting to do with performance. I just asked what his equipment was. He then said he manufactures it… and disclosed everything.

Vested interest makes a difference. When I got out of grad school I understood the concept. But, I always thought it was a very conscious process… it is not. I then spent nearly 40 years managing… line people, world-wide projects, and working among executive teams… it is not… it is typically 100% subconscious and frequently the higher the “intelligence” of the person (frequently accompanied by low EQ… and low self examination) and it is 100% invisible to the person. It was for me in early life… it takes real work to see it… and a high EQ. This is why it is such a big deal. Vested interest completely changes your values. Also drives a lot of egos on this site… because folks worked hard and value the system they put together… so the KNOW.