Len on the contrary, I think when board members notice Pro-Shop owners like yourself divulging information that enhances our sport some will be excited to visit your shop for your professional services.
So even though you do not 'directly receive' an income from the forum--indirectly there is a spin off.
I've had the opportunity of sitting in on one of your seminars at the ATA show (like I mentioned in an earlier post), and I was upset with myself for missing the seminar you hosted prior, to the one I was present at.
Being present at a seminar for me is quite educational, the information and knowledge exchanged can only improve the awareness and understanding of our sport, our gear and our goals.
Fortunately for me, I had the pleasure of sharing a room with you for 2 hours and I can say I enjoyed every minute of it!!!
Would do it all over again in a flash.
So ignore those who you feel are critical to the free information you provide on the forums--as for 'most' of us do welcome and appreciate you sharing the knowledge you have worked hard to achieve and at a cost you yourself covered.
You will be blessed my friend, let not only financial gains be the reason for
providing information, lots of comfort can be gained spiritually, in the mind--and for me, if I can make someone happy and teach them something at the same time, I have accomplished something.
Yes, money puts the food on our table--'but sharing, will put love in our hearts'.
I join my fellow board members and once again 'thank you' and all the others who share your expertise with us.
God bless you all.