A conversation was recently started concerning how great GMAIL is, search the forums for the topic GMAIL MORE SPACE. The individual who stated this thread, claimed to be head of marketing for Goggle, which creates GMAIL. Due to this, instead of a positive discussion on the merits of GMAIL, or lack thereof, the discussion degenerated into a minor flame out without no real information being discuses. SO here is my question, when and how, and where is it appropriate to discuss the merit of a product you have either helped to create or has been created/marketed/distributed by a company your employed by? How much information should a person involved in said situations provide about themselves? It can be so very frustrating to come across big cheerleader pieces by major department heads about a new product, but at least when they clearly state who they are, a person knows it a sales pitch (and lord knows those of us in IT don’t get a-freaking-nough of that). What I find more insidious are those who disguise their identity and act like a user in love with a product. I find this happens way to much, especially on sites such as CNET’s downloads.com. Thoughts? Experience? Buehler? Thanks for your time, have a great day!