So how do you feel about this?

Anyone who has been in IM for any period of time likely has had this situation occur by those who are not aware that asking for even a short period of time for someone to "take a look".

I am a firm believer in sharing lots of information, but I also know that there is a line that needs to be drawn.

Forums such as this are the perfect environment for sharing lots of information, but when it gets into "free consulting" outside of a forum, what is your take on this? Feel free to leave a comment on the blog.

Would love your comments on my blog posting at http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2...ll-you-no.html

What a great post. I run into this issue as well - specifically with email - even though I offer a free forum for Q&A *and* a free weekly webinar. Not to mention open discussions on practically any topic at my blog.

It's a tough situation. There's no way I can reply to the number of "request" emails that come in every day, even if I am just directing them to the appropriate place to post their question...

Thanks Lynn. I actually read something from Jimmy D. Brown (who by the way has amazing information) and he was addressing the same concern.

K

Great post, Kathleen. I've retweeted it - most people who ask simply don't realize how many other people are asking for help too.

So true Lisa. Thanks for your comments.

I have the same problem at times - I just recommend that they ask their questions in a public forum - most of the time their answer is already there to begin with!