Didn’t your earlier OP contain an advert for your tonearm, which you apparently manufacture and sell to the public? That’s why it was censored. Audiogon will accept ads via a different pathway and for $. But I think you know this.
Introducing Myself
Hello ladies and gents,
I’m just introducing myself as someone on the forum suggested I should. I tried this a couple of days ago but because I’m new I didn’t fully understand the rules and my thread was deleted. I’m not altogether sure why, but I suspect it may have been seen as ’spam’ since I spoke about a product.
I’m based in London and I’ve been a vinyl fan for about 45 years. I have a handful of turntables including Well Tempered Amadeus, Garrard 301, Technics SL-1210 and Linn Sondek.
Please forgive me if I transgress in some way - it seems every forum has a different culture and set of rules, which are sporadically observed, and I’m never quite sure what I am allowed and not allowed to say.
Cheers!
Richard
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+1 @lewm |
I didn't know that manufacturers can't mention products in discussions. I joined up because my product was discussed in somebody else's thread, so I thought I would say hello and offer to answer questions. Forums all seem to have slightly different rules, and since I'm not an Audiogon regular yet, I'm not too familiar with the rules here. I'll do my best not to irritate anyone, but apologies if I get a few things wrong! |
Welcome. My own opinion is that it is fine to be a manufacturer or distributor. But to identify yourself as that (best done by adding a signature line at the bottom of your post). And never sell in posts. Great to help answer questions in general ways. Add knowledge and value. By identifying yourself it allows folks to understand where you are coming from… good or bad. In many circumstances I think it can be good… as you probably have larger exposure than many forum members. But some folks may believe you will be bias towards what you sell. Through identifying yourself and the words you use in your posts you can earn credibility. More than once I was puzzled by someone praising one brand and trashing others… and I found out they were manufactures of the brand they were talking up… that is not cool. I don’t pay attention to the rules. I have been a high end enthusiast for 50 years. I try at all times to be helpful and courteous and to encourage the same in others. I would hope I never get near to violating any rules.
There is also a place to show your systems under your UserID. I show mine. This is a great way for everyone to see where you are coming from. I always try to show people where I am coming from, so they can decide if my advise is pertinent to them. |
I don’t think there is any rule prohibiting manufacturers from promoting products in the forum, just always a good idea to be as transparent as possible. People come here to learn about new things including new products.
My only word of caution would be to remember it is an open forum so you never know where things might go, so you just have to be transparent and prepared at all times to avoid things backfiring.
Common sense but very good advice! |
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