clint said: "Hi Momcat - Becasue we like to get input from the merchants from time to time on changes we are thinking about implementing. All MarketPlace changes are shared with ALL merchants via a Montlhy merchant newsletter once they have been implemented. So if a merchant doesnt have access to the forum he will still be notified of changes made. " So if everything of a business nature that is important will still be sent to locked out merchants - what is the point of locking them out??? Momcat that was suggested in the merchant's forum by several merchants when they first wanted to dothis - IIRC only one merchant at the time agreed with it - and it was no surprise. tim said: "Our primary goal is for the Merchants Forum to be a productive place where real business issues can be discussed, and resolved in a positive, respectful manner." That would involve some serious change as to what is usually posted in there. As for the positive manner that depends on perception. If I or IB or anyone else point out discrepancies to changes or the ill effects it will have on merchants we are labelled rabble rousers in essence. What did one of your admins call us in the re-posted commentary from the admin forum - "pack of wolves" or some such thing? ( Talk about needing to protect your "secrets" I'd look there first....). Only once on this site have I ever attacked a member (he is now a banned member) disrespectfully. Getting to the point and refusing to be swayed by the newest "spin" doesn't make one disrespectful, only means they look at all the issues. Again as I said when this fiasco began and many have said multiple times - if you want to discuss top secret business do so in a special forum - it's a no brainer. And before you revise the "contract" and blow that too - contact an attorney ok? Generally you can't revise a contract with 30days notice - any revision has to be agreed upon by every party involved. Yes you have high volume here - so use a contract that works, many other sites do it. There is rarely a need to change a contractual agreement anyhow. Hey DAVO - you still here?? Maybe you are - this is only for certain admins and site owners after all.... Those site owners/admins who rarely/never speak up against the administration here are safely ensconced and allowed access to the forums so the policy is not evenly applied - period! Wait - you disagreed with them didn't you? Well maybe you aren't still here...

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