I think the reason is clear. The new powers that be do not want members bypassing the Audiogon transaction system and thereby bypassing their cut of the selling price. It was unfortunately inevitable once they added on a fee based on selling price.
It is easy to put your email in a forum post, but how about when you just want to contact a member more efficiently than just hoping that he or she will read your post and respond. Given the high $$ value of many of the items sold, its no wonder that the management went to model that gives them a cut based on the value of the sale. But it sure does cut back on the sense of community at the site.
JD- I am beginning to see more of yours and my type of posts showing up on the boards, so maybe the 'gon gurus are re-evaluating. Here's hopin'... for your new ticker and a censor-free A'gon. Hang in there.
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