As long as they are honest about themselves being a vendor and they post professionally I have no problem. An example is Albert Porter. He is a vendor and has been a solid contributor here for a long time. Follow that pattern and there will be no problem.
If a vendor is posing as a customer or trying to sneak in a review about a product or even if they are trying to sell in the forum to me that is a no go.
I remember some time ago there was a vendor trying to generate buzz about a turntable lift. They tried to pose as normal posters here touting the product. They got caught that they were a vendor. It was a good product but no one took them seriously after that.
If a vendor is posing as a customer or trying to sneak in a review about a product or even if they are trying to sell in the forum to me that is a no go.
I remember some time ago there was a vendor trying to generate buzz about a turntable lift. They tried to pose as normal posters here touting the product. They got caught that they were a vendor. It was a good product but no one took them seriously after that.