I've been reading many posts over the years on this forum, and it seems there has been an increasing number of people with a business interest participating/posting. In principle, I have no problem with that at all, but I've read a couple of posts tonight in different threads which don't sit well with me.

I think:
1. Any unsolicited threads commenced to simply promote boards or other products should be pulled off. I think it's fine if someone with a commercial interest wants to clarify issues, put forward a point of view or discuss the pros and cons of anything, but not to blatantly get you into their shop. That is what advertising is for.
2. If you have a commercial interest, you should declare it. Failing to do so gives the appearance of manipulation of the audience and just isn't fair play.

There are a few posters who lead by example (Piros springs to mind, as does Carter the physio), and I'd encourage others to follow their lead.

cheers