A note on the end of year polls/discussions:
This end of year tradition on MERB has led over the years to the crowning of a SP of the Year, Agency of the Year, etc.. It has typically been used by the winners as a promotional tool far beyond this Forum.
After discussion with Fred Zed, it has been decided that from now on and effective immediately the only agencies, providers, etc., eligible for discussions or polls on MERB that lead to the nomination of a MERB Agency of the Year, or MERB SP of the Year, or MERB Independent Provider, etc., will need to be a MERB advertiser in good standing, or work for one (e.g., an agency or a massage parlour). That is, by December 1st and they will need to have supported MERB for a significant portion of the year.
If somebody wants to start such a discussion or poll, it will have to meet the guideline stated above, otherwise it will be shut down.
Thanks for your collaboration.