johnnygoodman wrote:...I will say that I do continue to feel taken for granted by this community. Perhaps that's something I will have to live with, because there's no way I'm going to stop building up and supporting cpaptalk.
I'll admit, I never thought of sending warm fuzzies your way... but since you read the boards daily, you are well aware of all the people who constantly say what a lifesaver cpaptalk is and while they don't specifically mention you by name, these accolades are sincere and heartfelt. I haven't seen anyone lump you in the same category as uncaring DMEs or Manufacturers, or begrudge you running a for-profit business. I like to think of cpaptalk as a place for us to come together to discuss treatment without the outside influence of any manufacturers. HOWEVER, if the time ever came where it was apparent your decisions and actions were the result of bowing to them and not in the best interest of the user, then I'm sure you'd hear about it!
The hosting, coding, maintain and employees required to make cpaptalk.com may be behind the scenes to normal users, but they require much effort and money. That money comes out of my pocket to provide this service to you and to all cpaptalk users. Its a service that depends on the viability of cpap.com as well as the willingness and generosity of our staff.
I can't tell if this is your polite way of telling us that cpap.com is experiencing financial difficulties, or if you're having growing pains and need to hire more people! (Hopefully its the latter!) I should think the income from the cpaptalk customers alone, has you witnessing some pretty serious profits----not that there's anything wrong with that!!
Cpaptalk is a godsend. If not for this place I'm sure many people would have given up on their therapy altogether. But here we are, plugging away and sharing ideas on this great forum.... and we don't take that for granted!
