Welcome to the site

Short Answer:
Yes, people can discuss businesses. No, spam is not allowed.

Long Answer:
I've run quite a few sites and several forums and the consensus is that nobody likes spam. If it looks like spam, sounds like spam and smells like spam, then you risk driving people away. Now, SacForums.com is different than the other forums I've run, so I'm open to considering this, as it does seem to work for MyFolsom.com. The last thing anyone wants is for “one post wonders” to come along, spam their business, and are never to be seen from again. It’s happened several times here so far, but I take it seriously and don’t allow it to infest the site.

Everyone is welcome here as long as they contribute to the betterment and well being of the site in one way or another. Now, I'm glad you brought this to my attention, but you have to understand that this is not MyFolsom.com and what may work for one site may not work for another. I am trying to understand this as well, as from my experience, allowing spam is a lose-lose-lose for everyone. It makes the site owner look bad, it makes the business look bad and it pisses off the members.

The rules about spam are also to keep things fair for paying site sponsors. Should a business think about advertising here, they are able to discuss and promote their business. What encourages them to be a sponsor if they can post their spam for free? To take it to the next level, what encourages people to join the site if a large percentage is blatant self promotion by businesses that don't care about anything but the chance to make a buck.

All that being said, people are definitely welcome to discuss businesses in and around Sacramento. I do not have a Business Discussion forum because of the reasons stated above. The rules are not open to debate, and having a forum like that welcomes that debate and wastes everyone's time.

Thanks again for deciding to join the Sacramento, CA Online Community and for taking the time to voice your concerns. They are valid and I obviously have something to think about. I hope you continue to post and contribute to the site.

btw who says you cant talk about businesses here?

I found this thread

CrazyMofo,  you got this thread?