>>You can snicker and giggle all you want, but the fact of the matter is >>that it has been made crystal clear in the past that such "announcements" >>are UNwelcomed here.

This is the statement that made me think you (in your mind) represent the forum here. Did I mis understand the point you were attempting to make.

I dont recall Michel having anything in his terms of service that says announcements like this are unwelcome.

As for the motivation of advertising here... You are probably right. It is probably profit motivated. So what do you work for sea-shells?

Rodman