lawrie - IMO no one "in the biz" on the forum has ever abused their membership and people like Steve (7_V) and Tony (WM) are scrupulous about not using the forum in the "wrong" way.

When I say "several" it's a reference to some infrequent posters who I know are perihperally involved in the cable biz and/or make a bit of money selling DIY cables etc.  WM and timpy are the only regular posters who are in the cable business AFAIK.

Michael.