Sponsors should be screened. I see Banded as a sponsor on Waterfowl.

[h2ofowlr]

Does anyone screen who they take as sponsors?  I see Banded is on this page.     No good.

[Stilly bay]

is banded no good?

[Special T]

ya, why?

[rasbo]

 

[singleshot12]

 Maybe Banded is a Bandit

[D-Rock425]

Why.

[BOWHUNTER45]

H20 Why would you post something like this and not explain yourself     Come on and clue us in man !

[CamoDup]

 

[grundy53]

 

[bearpaw]

If there is a legitimate reason they should not be a sponsor we certainly want to know so we can check it out.

[bearpaw]

Ties back to this I believe.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=100746.0

THANKS,
Like I said, if there is a legitimate reason they should not be a sponsor we certainly want to know so we can check it out. This sounds like one hunter irritated at another, we've certainly seen that online before. We need to see something of substance, neither members or sponsors should be banned for unproven claims. 

[dreamunelk]

I think it was a cleverly thought out marketing scheme to get people to click on the link.  I did!

[BOWHUNTER45]

I think it was a cleverly thought out marketing scheme to get people to click on the link.  I did!

I think u nailed it on the head ..Just tactic so people click on to it .... was interresting though 

[h2ofowlr]

There is lots of info on the Fudge, Duckchat and other waterfowl sites in regards to Banded Hunts, Banded Gear, Chad Belding, etc.  I left it vague to not start a snarl with some of the young crowd that may be enticed by the designs of some of the wear.  I sent a pm to a mod to give a little info so this could be a civil thread.  Sorry for the lack of info on the thread.

[CCurtis]

Guys,

I did not mean to ruffle any feathers (No pun intended) by offering to sponsor this site.  We had a great conversation a couple weeks ago and I enjoyed it immensely.  I met Dale via PM and was impressed with the site he runs...that's it, plain and simple.  I am not stupid, I do not expect all comments to be positive or any for that matter.  It's just good to be able to discuss problems and address concerns directly with folks. 

In response to h2ofowlr, I understand your concern but I also understand that in the list of companies you mentioned, Banded was not in there.  You named Banded Hunts, Banded Gear, and Chad Belding.  (I'm quite sure that Chad is the point of your anger) but Banded is not under Chad's group of companies however, like I explained before, we sponsor his shows.

Obviously, we do not want to be where we are not wanted and I do not want to cause Dale undue stress, problems, and potential loss of forum members.  Therefore, if you would rather us not sponsor the site, please message Dale and he can remove the banner immediately.  No harm, no hard feelings, no problems.  So, for those that are upset because we sponsored this forum, I apologize.  If you want us to go, we'll go.  If not, I hope to get to know each of you and hopefully share a blind together some day.

All the best,

Christian