Vendors advertisments.
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Vendors advertisments.
It might tick off some members here but...
"C5 General
General C5 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech" is just for the general C5 discussion. I don't get why some vendors are allowed to advertise in this section especially when there is a "C5 Vendor" section already. Please keep "Vendor advertisment" to "C5 Vendor" section. Tired of "Black Friday" and such deals etc.
"C5 General
General C5 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech" is just for the general C5 discussion. I don't get why some vendors are allowed to advertise in this section especially when there is a "C5 Vendor" section already. Please keep "Vendor advertisment" to "C5 Vendor" section. Tired of "Black Friday" and such deals etc.
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Because they pay the bills for non supporting members like your self. They pay a hefty price to be a supporting vendor. And can post where they wish.
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If you look through the number of posts and numbers of forums-- there's a huge amount of bandwidth consumed here (non commentary on post/picture hogs) - - but all that costs money and someone's got to pay the freight.
Most vendor posts are noted as "supporting vendors" under their names- so it's relatively easy to ignore the ones whose titles aren't of interest.
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I like the Forum and want it to stay open and operative - Vendors pay a premium price to advertise and keep it up and running!
Just look pat the advertisements and move onto the next thread!
Thanks,Matt
Just look pat the advertisements and move onto the next thread!
Thanks,Matt
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Love it. I knew I'll take some heat for it and that's OK. At the same token, when I need something for my C5, I go to "Vendor" section and look for what I need. I do spend enough $$$ for parts from various vendors on here, they advertise and pay for advertisments here in part from all who order from them. That's how I support the site. Still, "Vendor" section is especially design for them.
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That sounds like someone that thinks all government 'entitlements' come at no cost. It takes money to things, pure and simple, the venders make the forum possible since we have no benevolent donors picking up the tab.
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Thankfully we have the vendors, I don't mind their threads.
Good to learn about new products.
If it wasn't for the vendors, our web site would not be as good as it is!
It all takes money! Thanks to our vendors.
Good to learn about new products.
If it wasn't for the vendors, our web site would not be as good as it is!
It all takes money! Thanks to our vendors.
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That may be true, but without the financial contribution made by the supporting vendors, I'd bet that it would not be anywhere near as great as the one we have now. I for one have no problem with the supporting vendors advertising wherever they want - for the price they pay they deserve it and if I'm not interested in what they have to offer, I have the choice of just not clicking on their thread.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Originally Posted by Tech View Post
A Corvette forum will always exist. With or without sponsors.
100%
Thanks,Matt
A Corvette forum will always exist. With or without sponsors.
That may be true, but without the financial contribution made by the supporting vendors, I'd bet that it would not be anywhere near as great as the one we have now. I for one have no problem with the supporting vendors advertising wherever they want - for the price they pay they deserve it and if I'm not interested in what they have to offer, I have the choice of just not clicking on their thread.
100%Thanks,Matt
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If there were no sponsors, there will still be people sharing their passion for Corvettes on the internet. There are plenty of other websites that service *far* more visitors and do so for free (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.).
CorvetteForum in its current state won't survive without sponsors, but that's not to say that it's impossible to have a similar community without them.
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That may be true, but without the financial contribution made by the supporting vendors, I'd bet that it would not be anywhere near as great as the one we have now. I for one have no problem with the supporting vendors advertising wherever they want - for the price they pay they deserve it and if I'm not interested in what they have to offer, I have the choice of just not clicking on their thread.
