this probably comes down to what we all see as acceptable, these days things are commonly done that 20 years ago were not done so its a personal view for each of us IMO. me, i don't see it as underhanded as i won't act on it so don't see it as anything at all. like advertising that "calls to buy", we don't rush out & do what they say yet we are bombarded. Hans post i see more as "branding", making people aware if they want to get involved.