i didn't read ALL the posts in this thread. but i want you guys to realize that 25 does NOT get you the big banner at the top of the page. it gets you this 240 x 90 banner in the corner of the page:
http://scooterresource.com/?cat=11.
in response to you andrew, i really respect you for running 3 different companies, and doing all that you've done for the sport. and when i told alex i didn't want to pay even 25 a month, it's because it's for those tiny banners in the corner of the pages that hardly get views, and for a forum of your company. and i didn't want to pay 90 bucks to get the banner at the top of the page. obviously, starting a brand new company i'm not going to be made of money. you should know that a business should be thrifty?
it's your forum, i'm not complaining about what you're doing, but i just feel like it could be handled a little different, idk... i agree with rob that the crackdown is a little intense. maybe a thread for companies, but the companies' owners aren't aloud to post new products, just answer questions, and get feedback on ideas and such. i don't really know how to conclude this post, other than saying that many of you are overracting, many of you have valid points.