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Jun 4, 2012 at 8:28	comment	added	Dominic Cronin		OK - but that's something else. Allowing vendors to participate (and add value) vs. allowing them to use it as an advertising channel. Sure it's a fine line to walk - but for me, if a vendor is actively engaged with their community by answering or asking questions here, that's a good thing, even if having a thriving community is good for their marketing position. What the heck - we're all motivated by something, but as long as everyone plays by the rules, it's fine. The moderators can easily act against spammers, while allowing genuine participation to continue.
Jun 3, 2012 at 21:07	comment	added	user9517 Mod		There is a fine line to walk for vendors. Unfortunately many of them try to use the site to promote their products (spam) rather than just use the site as another way of supporting their users. That's what's not to like.
Jun 3, 2012 at 20:27	history	answered	Dominic Cronin	CC BY-SA 3.0