Hi ,
I am of the view that a forums sucess is based on its impartiality and that which allows free exchange of ideas and information.
Hobby shop owned forums have a disadvantage on this count as
1) It would take a long time to convince users about impartiality , infact they would have to take extra efforts more than normal to prove it to the members.
2) They would have to watch every action as even a small slip could lead to wrong impressions .
3) Any product review by the store of products sold by them would always be discounted despite they being true.
I think the above could be one of the reasons for the success of independent forums the world over as against Shop owned forums .
RC India's sucess of over 250 posts in 15 days proves this point
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It is also in the interest of Shops to support such independent forums when we have the choice.
HENCE ALL THE RC SHOPS HERE INDIA LET'S RALLY ROUND GIVE RCINDIA THE SUPPORT TO TO BE INDIA'S" RCGROUP "
Sai