But, if I tried to give you specific information, some people complain I am advertising--so PM me if you want to know more--I can still answer questions!!
It seems like this statement that you often drop into your posts is more of an advertisement than how you previously handled it, not that I care.
If you don't care, then why post?
I don't care if he adverts his business. The way he is passively aggressively doing it is irritating, however.
Therein lies the problem. From March 2005 to December 2008 I could give my opinion and "share" my experience and never had a complaint.
When Exotics started, I never heard anyone complain as we assembled a group of IAP members' products and did what the forum had requested---sold them all in one place.
Then there developed a contingent who started complaining that I advertised too much (it WAS several times a month), so I went to no more than twice a month. The complaining did not stop and new competition joined the forum, advertising extensively.
So, now we try to "live and let live". No matter WHAT I say, someone objects. So, the bottom line is--I will say what I feel is right---to those who are offended---don't read my posts.
There is an "ignore" feature that will make me invisible to you. Try it--you will like it.
To those who continue to read what I write, you will learn about the best products I can find to assist you---the penmaker--in making and selling the best products available. You will also gain knowledge about such things as nibs (I questioned IPG) and platings (I questioned Rhodium), who knows what else you might learn??
Thanks for letting me vent. Back to my normal attempts at humor and education.
I apologize for taking this thread somewhat off course. However to keep it from getting worse, this is the last post I will make in this thread.
Those who have requested further info in PM, I will be writing a fairly long article and send it to you. So, please be somewhat patient. I feel a detailed answer is the only way to be fully accurate.