[Daradon]

^^^ You're missing the important part of even your argument.

The Boy Scouts have a good reputation. Even if we have never met the specific scout, when he comes calling for bottles we try and help out because we KNOW him, or rather the organization he is with.

With the opening post here, it really seems like spam for this supplement company. Because we don't know the person it's easy and fair to assume the worst. If she had two dozen posts to her name, we'd know it's not just spam. If she had contributed to the community, many would feel more inclined to help her out.

As I mentioned in my first post, there have been some exceptions to this rule. People have shown up with info and asking for support on some very important things (like cancer charities) and people have answered the call.

The thing is, even they stick around to comment and post and generally work it to get what they are asking for. In this case, that's strike three. She hasn't even come to explain herself or work for support.

In the worst cases scenario, it's spam to drive traffic for the sponsor (which I believe it is). At best case, it's still a self aggrandizing person promoting themselves when they have done nothing for the community, and won't even stick around to explain.

This thread should really be closed.

As for the second part of your argument, the mods don't judge every thread or every post. They get to them when they can, but it's a huge community with many treads and many interests. It's not unusual that a mod wouldn't step in. They might not even have seen it. Even they themselves have said on multiple occasions to bring problems to them. Because A, they can't be everywhere at once, and B, they don't want to act without the voice of the community unless it's a big time offense. They're not dictators.

But for the reasons above, I do think the thread should be closed. On the surface it looks scammy and sleazy. And like I said, I could be wrong, but that's the whole point of being known first, joining the community first. So you don't look scammy in these situations.

The unwritten rule is as much for the benefit of the new posters as it is for the community.

If it's legit, she's welcome to come back and explain and/or make contributions to further her cause.

Until then I would suggest we all boycott Genuine Health.