seriously....
Ok seriously... Mod1 and no one else are complaining about you getting "good reviews" This whole thread is about, well basically, post form. That is very nice that your Client gave you that gift but there is no reason to ADVERTISE that on perb ( or at least in my mind). I believe thanking him more privately would have been a much kinder gesture and would avoid all the hassle and “Drama” received from other board members.
Your also right, the rule are NOT swayed for “the darlings in red”, the “darlings in red” are aloud to say what they wish because they have paid for the right to do so on this board. They have paid to advertise just like you would in your local news papers. Just like with the local news paper the more you pay the more, space, words, descriptions, and photos would be allotted for your to add. So either you do not grasp the value of the all mighty dollar, or you think you are special and deserve the same privileges as those who do pay to use the services offered. You wouldn’t give clients free sessions just because they think they have the right would you? No. I am not trying to pick on you or be mean, I am simply trying to make a point. If you do not what the service offered, don’t take it, but don’t expect to receive it for free as well.
About the fake adds, if you are a good SP, the your clients will come to bat for you, and just as Johns can make fake reviews, Sp’s can lie and claim a review is fake if it is not in their favour. Defend yourself tastefully and as best you can whilst sticking within the guidelines and rules and then there should be no drama. So relax, the occasional bad review is really not that bad a thing, everyone has off days and bad reviews are just as valuable as good ones.
Lots of love Keira Touch.