I believe that there are a few reasons for pros to participateSo why do professionals in the ski industry, those who know a ton about boots or technique or skis or whatever, post their expert-level information and their experience-based perspectives freely in an online forum?
Is it just to drum up additional business? Do people care if that's a reason?
If these professionals don't post, then the technical discussion portions of this forum might devolve into conversations full of suppositions made by those with lesser knowledge. The value of the discussions would drop precipitously.
To educate the people who are also participating on the site
To gain insights about what skiers are thinking
To glean informatoin from other pros who may also be participating
This goes for ski instructors, boot pros, racers and a variety of other pros in the industry.
Up until the past few days we felt that SkiTalk was nurturing a welcoming space for pros to particpate without being put in a hard spot. But now....??
I think we can do better.