Byard frowns on anyone using the list for sales. This is his business & he generously sponsors VFB. Filters the posts for viruses ect. I for one would hate to see him close down VFB because the rules are not followed.
Bob H ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gold Coast Flies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 10:30 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] DRY FLY KIT > I hope that those involved in this heated discussion aren't offended (very > much). I think that alot of the shrapnel generated by the original post can > be explained thusly (and this is for your benefit, Jack...no offense (not > much anyway.) > > Many of us here in the VFB have commercial interest in fly tying and fly > fishing (some of us even depend on it to help make ends meet.) There is an > unwritten code among gentlemen/gentlewomen here that we don't advertise for > commercial gain on Byard's list. He also depends on this commerce for his > bread and butter...so out of respect and appreciation for what he does....we > don't advertise. > > From time to time people do sell used things here...and that's ok. In > general, however, it is a joy to trade items (flies) with others. > > Chris >
