Yes I am aware that a provider can post on any link she wants But, my question is, when does it become tacky?  What is wrong with just leaving condelances, and leaving the links and pictures out of the posts? I think what I am trying to say is, what is wrong with being respectful? Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to speak with some providers and hobbyist friends who felt the way I do. But maybe we may be in the small minority I know when someone passes away, I will offer a sad commentary to the post, but why would I want to place my link or a picture to the thread? The conversations that I had with other's this weekend, just had me wondering the same.

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the original post was about being tacky, not about violating the terms of posting.

I think he's right on target when agencies or providers advertise themselves on a thread related to a sensitive matter like murder.  It is classless. While they may not have viloated a TER rule, it's certainly a violation of common decency.

This reminds me of a funeral I was at last year where an insurance salesman that was attending the funeral was taking advantage of the occasion to ask people if they had enough insurance should something similar happen to them.  Sure, he mixed his sales pitch up with offering his condolences, how sad he was, etc.. but it's freaking tacky none the less.

Many are downright desparate. There is a famous board that serves Chicago and many hobbyists and providers use for making connections... fine. But there are few on there who respond to every request, no matter the part of the city or the type of request. One in particular, posts for almost every opportunity. I had considered seeing her before I realized that she would see ANYBODY... Now, repectfully, a provider can see anyone she chooses, but most of us would hope that you are "selective" otherwise you are just a HO (albeit, well paid).