I think the difference is in the assumptions you're making: that a member has a biz and just "happens to be a TPF member" and that her service/business comes up as an "innocent and true fact" and that the member is not out to "snare business" (to use your words). If you get rid of those assumptions, the situation isn't as innocent anymore.
I think we have to not stress ourselves by splitting hairs ... what I mean is, if it's behind the scenes then we won't know unless someone complains and/or forwards proof. Kwim?
As far as doing authentications for scanners or resellers, I've said it many times before no one should ever feel obligated to authenticate for anyone. Pick and choose all you like. There's no rule that they aren't welcome here and there's obviously no role that our blessed volunteers should feel like they have to help them. Just ignore
most people weed themselves out sooner or later
I DO need a bigger PM box, BTW... if that idea is still under consideration!
Maybe that is an idea for a new thread here - bigger PM boxes?me too, please please
I think we have to not stress ourselves by splitting hairs ... what I mean is, if it's behind the scenes then we won't know unless someone complains and/or forwards proof. Kwim?
As far as doing authentications for scanners or resellers, I've said it many times before no one should ever feel obligated to authenticate for anyone. Pick and choose all you like. There's no rule that they aren't welcome here and there's obviously no role that our blessed volunteers should feel like they have to help them. Just ignore
It sure does.LOL! It gets muddy and confusing and hard to follow. . .