[Yoda]

Again, sorry if I offended anyone.

Not to worry, robert w. We're all here to talk about golf and to learn from each other. And as long as things don't get out of hand, we're completely okay with members discussing books, videos, teachers or anything else that has worked (or not worked) for them.

But there comes a point -- admittedly a very subjective point -- when such discussion crosses the line and becomes profiteering on the considerable effort it has taken (and continues to take) to build our membership base. The same holds true for deliberate attempts to undermine the private lessons and LBG Academies that indirectly support this site.

For example, not long ago, a member posted that he was pleased with what he had learned from the site and was considering traveling to see me personally. Shortly thereafter, a reply post followed (from someone I've never met) with a list of teachers in the member's area, complete with names, addresses and phone numbers, along with the advice that he could save a lot of money by staying home.

Line crossed.

We seek to provide -- for free -- a meaningful experience for all who come here, and in so doing, to promote Lynn Blake Golf. It violates our sense of 'fair play' to have links posted that direct members away from our site. It is particularly vexing when those 'redirects' are recurring as part of a member's signature. At the very least, we consider that tactic bad manners.

In those rare instances we feel action is necessary, we usually address the issue by Private Message. In this instance, our membership beat us to the punch, and so we have responded publicly (and also privately).

Thanks to all who support us and our mission to bring power amd precision to your game. As we approach Member #3,000 in just 18 months of operation, we are delighted with the progress made, but far from satisfied. More, much more, is to come!