Just like everything in life, everything has rules. The internet is constantly evolving, changing, and growing faster than we can follow. And marketing online in this multicultural miasma is much different than marketing in the boardroom or over the phones, or even on prehistoric mainstream media such as newspapers or television.
Each outlet has their own rules. Different rules for different forums, guidelines to follow, specifics for individuals, companies, etc..
Robert, if your job was specifically
internet marketing and media, with concentrated devotions to forums and blogs, then with your extensive knowledge and willingness to learn, you would do it well, and you would have very few problems.
However, you've jumped into a huge stormy river with a pair of waterwings. You know how to swim, and the wings help you stay afloat, but the waters will not stop moving. It seems you are constantly fighting the currents. Fighting the rules. Bucking the system, so to speak. In some areas, this can be good, but in a place like MR, the rules are here for a reason. If you can follow them well, then you could make a very strong positive presence here.
Some more things to remember is that sometimes it's simply best to let some things that are said to just go, without comment. People come to forums to learn, to question, and sometimes, simply to vent. If you take up challenges, then you are more likely to alienate someone against your product than you are to bring them into the fold.
That brings up aggressive salesmanship. Sometimes it works, in the right outlet. Forums are definitely NOT the right outlet for such tactics. TV Spot commercials are best used for those, as well as newspaper ads.
This isn't an attack on you personally. You have a great sense of humor, and it's great having our jabs back and forth. But it wasn't your personality or your aggressive sales that got me. I did research. Other people will do research as well. But those who take offense will not even consider your company, even if you cut the price in half.
It's something to consider.
Good luck with the future products, and I look forward to the first week in September!
