An infrequent contributor, but a multi-daily reader of this group, I want to
throw in my own .02 to the spam conversation.

I am relatively new to bass fishing. In fact, I just started two years ago
when I retired from a long an undistinguished career with the Feds. While I
know next to nothing compared with so many in this group, I have learned a
great deal from all of you. I have learned fishing techniques (RichZ has
the best drop-shot article ever), places to fish, tackle, lures, line,
etc.

Because of this group, I have purchased plastics from Randy, spinnerbaits
from Steve H., and hooks and rigs from Rodney. Each and every one of these
items have become part of my standard equipment list, and as I have
practiced with them I have increased my skill levels and confidence.
Frankly, I appreciate the efforts these guys and others have made to spread
the word on their own products as well as other product lines.

I do not consider their posts to be spam and have never looked at them as
such. Sorry Ken, but spam in my book is the 15 emails I get each day on how
to add 3 inches to my wankie or how to get a low-cost re-fi on the mortgage.
None of the guys in this group has emailed me with any commercial ads. The
information they provide to me and the opportunity to link to their product
page is so benign as to hardly qualify as commercial enterprise.

Going one step farther, Rodney mailed me some free rigs and even paid the
postage. Steve sent me a SWL lure to test. Randy doubled up part of my
order for some plastics because he felt he was not timely in mailing them
out to me. Thank you all for your generosity and kindlyness.

Ken, I'm sorry to hear about your chemo treatments. I hope everything works
out OK.