fred wrote:
Hi Dave,

First of all let me say that I value your contribution to this group.

Thank you.

There are many traders posting useful advice here but I think you are
unique in that you frequently make posts requesting information on
how to best do jobs that you are going to perform for financial gain.
That being the case I can see how some could view those posts being
of a commercial
nature and therefore OT.

As I said earlier, its a double edged sword. What I learn from doing jobs
for commercial gain I happily share with the group. For example I've built
5 decks this year, more than anyone who is not a trader would probably build
in a lifetime of DIY. I freely share what I have learnt with anyone here.

My own thoughts are that although you are being paid for these jobs,
you
are in effect a paid DIYer and so the advice you seek is useful and
relevant to others and therefore OK.

I hope I don't abuse the facility. I frequently try to answer questions
where I have specialist knowledge or experience. I wrote the pressure
washers FAQ to share my knowledge and one day I will finish the carpet
cleaning FAQ :-(

I think I contribute as much as I ask at any rate. As you say, my questions
and the answers may help others on the group and contribute to the archives.

If however this group was to be
flooded by numerous Brand X handymen asking how best to perform their
paid work, I think my opinion would change.

I agree. I'm not looking for something for nothing though. It wouldn't be
right to only ask questions without giving something back.

Please keep contributing.

I will :-)


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Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257