Steve,
Don't for a second think we aren't listening to you guys. We've actually been in full discussion about this very thread, behind-the-scenes. Though it may not be an immediate addition, we're definitely considering this.
Try to understand where we're coming from when reviewing ideas like the aforementioned. If we added a 'Business' section to the site, why not a 'Mentalism' section, or a 'Stage Magic' section, or a 'Kid's Magic / Clowning' section, etc. thereafter? Surely each of those forums would receive just as much attention (in some cases, more attention) than a Business area.
Something to think about. One thing we don't want to end up with is too many forums (and, yes, there is such a thing). I'll personally get back to you with a decision within the next few days, Steve.
Jon,
Thanks for the response. On one hand, I understand what you're saying about 'too many forums', but on another I'm finding it hard to compare a business section, where that in itself is very vague, to breaking up the different types of magic (i.e. mentalism, geek, etc).
We already have a general magic forum, and I believe that all types, including cards and coins, even though they have their own forum, fall into the 'general' forum. Topics regarding marketing, dealing with clients, restaurant gigs, etc, I feel would be better off in a separate forum where one would not have to dig through countless threads to search for quality information. In all honesty, I feel the quality of many posts here are going downhill. I also think that when a quality post is made, it's so quickly covered up and knocked to the back burner by posts about SNC, favorite decks, Angel or Blaine?, this that and the other as well.
Anyways, thanks for your response and I look forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Steve