Depends on whether five bullshit handles from one Guy counts as one Bullshitter or 5.
Your 8:1 ratio is probably about right. But I get it, on a certain level. The Studios have no means to advertize, except through ECCIE promotion. They have websites, but has anybody come across one, except by learning about them here? I seriously doubt it. You can't drive by and see a sign, get curious, and drop in. You have to be screened, and you can only learn the process through ECCIE posts, the only promotional tool available.
Has the promotion got way out of hand? Absolutely. But how do you strike the right balance? It's hard, when the survival of the Studio scene hinges on advertisement, that only ECCIE can provide.
The fact that ''everyone'' knows the Studios have embedded Promoters, complain about it, and have supported the Studios for 2-3 years, is evidence promotion is working. Don't forget about the ''benefits'' ECCIE and its ''team'' receive, too. When Fosta-Sesta forced a re-tool, no Provider pics and ads, that did not extend to AMPs and Studios. ECCIE is THE Studio Advertizer, offering its platform for Studio promotion. It is a symbiotic relationship, that has existed since ECCIE formed.
Originally Posted by Chung Tran
I agree completely especially your last paragraph. You can definetly tell which studios are on the "preferred" list by the majority but not all team members.
Also, happy almost 10th anniversary Chung!!! We can all celebrate Cinco de Mayo and your anniversary at the same time. First round is on me at the party.