Do you think there will be a consensus from "the counsel of elders"?
Isn't Bernard himself an elder?
Aren't you an "elder"...by mentioning that you are a holdover from "thePuristS" are you not assuming this role?
My point is, there will never be a consensus on taste or style.
Does Bernard's post violate my sense of what it means to be a PuristS? Yes. Have I edited or deleted any of his comments or posts despite this ? No. Am I banning him from posting? No. Am I asking people to "be on my side"? No.
My request is that he comply with the PuristS code of conduct.
My challenge is that he disclose his conflicts of interest and not shill products.
That is my role as a moderator. I'm not writing any new rules or regulations.
Warmest, Mike
PS- Ronald, whether or not you remember, we met a long time ago at a GTG in King of Prussia. This response is not meant to be disrespectful in any way. Just a clarification.