Anybody remember this thread?

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Originally Posted by Wenchy

I don't think it's right or fair to judge a sponsor simply by the content of one site, especially if they have others that really appeal to you or fit into your business model. Whatever each of us decides to to, it is a PERSONAL CHOICE, and there's really no logical reason to tell anyone else about it... all that does is put you in the unpleasant position of having to justify your reasoning and/or rationale.
5. I've seen enough righteous indignation in this thread alone to last me a lifetime, but it's all based on emotion, personal opinion, and the above-mentioned comfort zones.

I put a little extra in the quote above (not in order) as two points you were making I think run along the same lines as what the original poster was trying to point out - the fact that the picking and choosing of what is "ok" sometimes tends to be a little hypocritical - and sometimes defies logic as well as brings out emotions and unpleasentness that shouldnt really be a part of the discussion - almost with a "crowd effect"

I can think of additional cases where this happened involving a sponsor that has many paysites but one tended to rub some the wrong way - so they chose to not push that sponsor as well as be rather nasty to their rep here - and yet now they are shocked when it happens to one of their own sponsors.

The choices you mention will always be an option to everyone no matter what some would have you believe - but I have to agree with the original post's point and think it would be a good time to reevaluate how certain people approach their discussions - not saying that speaking your mind is a wrong thing (I would be awfully hypocritical myself if I said that LOL) but coming out swinging with little or no respect for board members is not something I would want to be remembered for.