[Timco]

At the end of the day, we are all free to post, or not. Of course someone in his trade with his experience is welcomed and appreciated. I have seen him thanked many times.

Other times, some posts have warranted or deserved what was said. Nobody appreciates all the drama over swapping parts preemptively. No need to go farther down that road.

As for advertising, his knowledge and simple helpful replies are the best advertising he could ever ask for. These forums are browsed by hundreds who never sign up or post. And so what if it does equal "advertising"? His contributions to others who have a tech question certainly earn him some credit. I have yet to see a "I am Flat 6 and this is what I do" post, and so what if he did? Apparently there are several on here that are satisfied customers.