Southpaw- I've posted quite a bit here, albeit anonymously and privately. I've done the same on the i-bob list the past few years. The CR list is my home though- been active on and off since 1999 or thereabouts. I can say with confidence that I have never used these lists and forums as a way to hawk my goods for global bike part domination. That really pisses me off. Communities are more than just consumers or sheep to fleece.

Its in my nature to be active, keep it open, maintain the conversation have a dialogue. I really don't relish trolling for hot new categories to maximize profit. It's hard to strike a balance to keep a presence here and on other lists/ forums/ blogs, etc all the while remaining employed, working on new products, doing the daily work at Velo Orange. And after that's done, go home, eat, roast coffee, brew beer, ride my bike, have a social life, play with my cat and sleep.