Personally I would have no problems with that, quite the opposite. One thing that would need attention though would be how to keep the distinction between Beoworld and B&O clear - even now, every once in a while, we seem to get an odd new poster who apparently thinks Beoworld is officially affiliated with the company.

Technically, I'm for static banners. But there are quite many already - a rotational implementation might be nicer...

Gosh!  Answering this, is a lot harder than you would first think.
There are so many pros and cons.
I will ruminate a little before I make comment I think!🤔

Andy T.

I'm sure there are those that will object, personally I don't mind as long as their influence doesn't extend beyond supplying prizes and I mainatain the right to say "Bollocks" whenever I feel like it😁

I can imagine that they'd quite like to buy it lock, stock and barrel - this should be resisted at all costs.

As long as the ground rules are established at the off and they accept they're just as likely to be critisised than applauded.

Taking the BV8-40 as an example - if anyone searches the site now there will be links to the manufacturers site, along with pictures and some early reviews. All they will gain is to have a picture permanently on view in a (and I agree) rotating Banner Ad.

If there is to be a review added then it should be from an independant source rather than B&O's marketing department.

(Long term reviewers can be found at Puncher@Punchersville.com)

Lee, I'd say don't have any hesitation. It's only an advert. We all need the money ('we', as in all online retailers) and if people are prepared to pay, whatever the source, then let them.

Beoworld is simply a discussion portal. Although our comments and thoughts are from individuals, it's all about B&O. They're hardly 'influencing' people, either way, from potential adverts.

To be fair, I'd be really surprised if people - debating B&O and often reading about store closures and so on - would not want to do all they can to promote and encourage B&O sales.

As long as B&O is nothing more than a regular advertiser on the site, I see no bad in the news. Where I am not really convinced at the moment is the way Beoworld is payed for the advertisment. I would prefer if they payed it like any other company, because otherwise, the site and the draw become some dependant from B&O, which is, as you said, not what is intended.

Lee & The Moderating Team

each morning I start my computor with beoworld

I think I it a great leap forward for a enterprice to recognize the inportance of this site.

the people from all over the world how give there opinion about B&O

Pro en cons often about the price.... but also is it practical and technical advise to witch lives a longway

from his dealer. New products review ect.

So indipendence is major ,but sponsering is necessary ?

your still the boss Lee

greetings Eric

I see no problem with that. Should be possible to place it with the other ads on the site. Mayby a frame around them with the text "Advertisement".

I'm in the same boat as Andy....I need some time to weigh up the pros and cons of which there are many.

Andy - it's enough to drive you onto the figs!!!!!! (I'm resisting too!)

Will post at the weekend

Cheers

Nigel

I think the banner would be quite harmless in the visual perspective as we have them already, of course too many at the same isnt good for this an information source rather than a market place.

What comes to affecting opinions on reviews and discussion i'd say the things said here, being positive or negative, are very mature and constructive and  i'd like to think our "everyday reviews" should be respected rather than thought as a "threat". Let's just make it so that the spirit of the discussion stays within Beoworld.

Cheers,

Olli