Some good points have been brought up.
Sometimes the purpose of a promotional post is very clear:
- A footwear company offers a giveaway to gain product exposure.
- Doctors provide information on their practice or services, and answer a few questions for free.
Sometimes it's not entirely clear, as possibly might be the case with this thread.
- Is the post strictly for informational purposes? If so, should there be a statement in the beginning stating so?
- Is the post intended to provide exposure for a member of the barefoot community? Maybe some clarification would be helpful?
BRS is always in need of support to keep the site running. This brings up further questions. Should BRS be providing any free advertising at all?
- Perhaps, the product/service provider should offer a giveaway or a discount or a service to BRS members?
- Maybe, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to BRS?
- Or, they should pay an advertising fee?
Edit: The other concern is that without clarification, newcomers may not know what threads are provided for informational purposes, vs. promotional or advertisement, vs. officially endorsed by BRS
Sometimes the purpose of a promotional post is very clear:
- A footwear company offers a giveaway to gain product exposure.
- Doctors provide information on their practice or services, and answer a few questions for free.
Sometimes it's not entirely clear, as possibly might be the case with this thread.
- Is the post strictly for informational purposes? If so, should there be a statement in the beginning stating so?
- Is the post intended to provide exposure for a member of the barefoot community? Maybe some clarification would be helpful?
BRS is always in need of support to keep the site running. This brings up further questions. Should BRS be providing any free advertising at all?
- Perhaps, the product/service provider should offer a giveaway or a discount or a service to BRS members?
- Maybe, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to BRS?
- Or, they should pay an advertising fee?
Edit: The other concern is that without clarification, newcomers may not know what threads are provided for informational purposes, vs. promotional or advertisement, vs. officially endorsed by BRS