Inappropriate Posts

[theorem painter]

Maybe I am over reacting but I don't feel that the purpose of this forum is for a business to post positive reviews of themselves. Certainly a business could post it on their own website but I feel it is appropriate here. Talk about blatant self promotion.

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe I am over reacting but I don't feel that the purpose of this forum is for a business to post positive reviews of themselves. Certainly a business could post it on their own website but I feel it is appropriate here. Talk about blatant self promotion.

If they are a paid advertiser, why not?

[theorem painter]

If they are a paid advertiser, why not?

Yes, you are correct that they have the right to do it as a paid advertiser but I think most people use this forum for unbiased information and recommendations.

[Villageswimmer]

Yes, you are correct that they have the right to do it as a paid advertiser but I think most people use this forum for unbiased information and recommendations.


Agreed. Most advertisers seem to use restraint when tooting their own horns. A little goes a long way.

Perhaps better judgment/restraint by others is in order. Overdoing is a big turnoff. Just MO.

OTOH it's easy not to open their posts since they're pretty obvious.

[applesoffh]

Maybe I am over reacting but I don't feel that the purpose of this forum is for a business to post positive reviews of themselves. Certainly a business could post it on their own website but I feel it is appropriate here. Talk about blatant self promotion.

AMEN to that!

[TOTV Team]

Talk of The Villages is not owned or affiliated with the developer. The source of funding for the site is the sponsors/advertisers. One of the benefits to being a supporting advertiser is being able to promote your business.

What is really inappropriate is when a business registers on the site with a business name and ignores the multiple notices regarding not self promoting unless you are a paid sponsor of the site. Those businesses try to benefit from the site without contributing to the cost while other businesses are.

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