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Post by dlw66 on Dec 8, 2009 23:30:02 GMT -5
I'm surprised no one around here has objected to the blatant self-promotion of statues, busts, et al. While these things are certainly nice, there's just something smarmy about joining a community to peddle one's wares. Were said individual sticking around to actually contribute to the community, that would be one thing...
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Post by humanbelly on Dec 9, 2009 6:14:07 GMT -5
I'm surprised no one around here has objected to the blatant self-promotion of statues, busts, et al. While these things are certainly nice, there's just something smarmy about joining a community to peddle one's wares. Were said individual sticking around to actually contribute to the community, that would be one thing... Thanks, dlw, I completely agree with your sentiment, here, but didn't feel I was Old Guard enough to really start sounding off about what was or wasn't an appropriate use of this forum. Holdyourfireal's first post/solicitation did initiate a kind of fun thread (discussing who actually buys these statues, and kissing girls, and what-not), but I think it's telling that H.Y.F.Al (are ya' out there, man?) didn't contribute anything to it at all. There's enough Shameless Commerce (as the Car Talk guys would say) assaulting us out there, as it is. It would be nice if this forum remains a haven from it. That said--- Al, surely you have some acquaintance w/ these characters. Please-- talk about them. Converse. Contribute. Lord knows, my voice is 'waaaaaay too noticeable these days! HB
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Post by betaraybill on Dec 11, 2009 0:17:43 GMT -5
I like looking at the cool statues, but I agree, if it's just a peddler passing through he should tone it down to a once-a-year-reminder that he has something that Avengers fans might be interested in.
Other than that, stay and chat.
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Post by Shiryu on Dec 11, 2009 14:23:49 GMT -5
I had missed this completely, things have been so quiet recently that I didn't login to check. I'll have a look around and see what must be done.
EDIT: I've sent a pm to Al, asking him to limit this type of posts to one thread only, so that those who are interested can see the new releases without it getting too much for everyone else. Let me know if you are ok with this or would prefer some other type of solution.
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Post by freedomfighter on Dec 12, 2009 11:04:23 GMT -5
eh I didn't really care one way or the other. the busts are Avengers related and I felt far less shamelessly promoted to than when Bendis and Quesada relentlessly push their upcoming marvel events....
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