Hi Dave,
this is the "GENERAL" arranger keyboard forum?
Isn't it?
That means ALL brands are being discussed here.
Generally people that come here want to hear different oppinions.
I don't know if you read most threats or just the GEM threats, but it is comon practice that when you open up a public discussion on a plubic message board that you will get all kinds of responses.
Manny people came here asking about one board and ended up buying another because they were educated regarding all the options.
The same with equipment.
But I do see your point when you say:"when a thread is created regarding questions about a specific brand, it is not cool for someone to post in that thread suggesting another brand when that person is in the business, whether at the retail level or from the manufacturer side"

So far nobody that has asked a question has complaint about the responses.
As much as you felt the earlier post was out of place I felt that the way you handeled your post was a little out of place too,

especially coming from a marketing manager for GEM.
Anyway we should go back to help our fellow forum member getting the best deal for his money that will make him happy for years to come.

If he gets a Genesys and is happy with it I'm happy too and we all did our job well.

I think we all agree on that.

Thanks for offering your help.

Eric
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