i'm guessing that if Bobsmith wanted his question answered in private he would have sent a PM. So let me throw it out there. Perhaps Bobsmith would have been satisfied if Stickthis acknowledged that by advertising he was breaking forum rules and/or he had special permission to do so?

I believe it's a good question and at a glance it appears to be double standards. nonetheless this is Blockers forum, blockers rules and there are some contributors that deserve special privilege imo (ie Greg at Oz wreck). (disclaimer - this is my opinion only)