Luthier/Bass Store Equality

[petersenbass]

Are some luthiers/bass stores allowed to post & some not? I've heard some mixed things. Do some moderators pick and choose who can post and establish GTG's?
I'm not trying to get a war going, but really...as long as it's not blatant advertising and in the appropriate forum, shouldn't it be allowed. How do you choose?
Can someoen not try to have a GTG, because they're successful?

Any comments would be appreciated. Let me state: I enjoy talkbass, and I'm glad it exists. I'm a relatively new supporting member, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the site.

Thanks to all member and moderators mwah