# Is there a SDMB policy on professional introduction?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763>\
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**Created:** [February 20, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763 "2009-02-20T19:58:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763/1 "2009-02-20T19:58:56Z")

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In GQ I’ve been giving **xtisme** some pointers on solving a work-related issue. This set me thinking, especially as I’m not earning at the moment. While I realise that most matters are on a _pro bono_ basis, if a member were to suggest to another member that they might be willing to help professionally (i.e. for a fee), would The Chicago Reader / Creative Loafing / Whoever have any interest?

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**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763/2 "2009-02-20T20:14:32Z")

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While we don’t as a general rule allow wholesale trolling for customers on the board – that would not be appropriate and not appreciated by the community – we do realize that people are professionals and in business for themselves and available for work. To mention that in passing would not be a bad thing, again, as appropriate.