I sort of agree with Jeremy Cole. This new marketing push using Planet MySQL seems like a cheap advertising stunt.
First, what’s with the highlighted post? Why is it highlighted? Seems like and advertisment.
Which brings up a number of significant questions:
1. Where’s my cut? I write content that’s pushed to Planet MySQL which wouldn’t be attractive for running ads if it wasn’t a collection Plof intelligent authors writing about MySQL.
2. Can competitors run ads on Planet MySQL? Can Oracle run an ad on INNODB? Can Solid run an ad?
Planet MySQL is a community oriented site. Seems like we should keep it that way.
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