takes off coord hat I, for one, am glad that the post was deleted. THIS is the only community where Penguinisto's post would have turned into a "slam the merchants" fest, and fast. I won't chime into the discussion on other sites, due to the fact that I am on staff here, but I will chime in here. I find the original presentation of the idea distasteful. Penguinisto, after you were presented with other ideas from members on other sites, you did clarify your intentions, and I respect that. I think that a good 90% of the backlash that you've gotten may have to do with the title and original representation of the idea, coupled with the way you ridiculed 3 items in your blather. That may or may not have been your intention, and I can't and won't speak for you and/or read your mind. I will, however, say that IF you choose to go forward with this in a professional manner, all the best to you. But, if you decide to review products and belittle the creator, I'm sorry, but that's a really low blow. Many people are "just starting out". Sure, not everyone has freebies. But, last I checked, it's not a prerequisite. Sure, it helps. It also helps to look at someone's gallery and see if they use their own products, and how they use them. Like I said, I wish you the best, and, should you go forward with your reviews, I hope you keep it professional, and keep your tongue firmly in your cheek. I enjoy your humour, but product reviews are one place where humor isn't always a good thing. Jeni

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