When is a business network not a business network

The other day I was doing some of my usual 'networky' stuff; casting around to see what is happening in the world of bringing people together to do business.

I flicked over to ecademy and was invited to join one of their clubs. I am a member of a few of them but this interested me. It was something along the lines of a club to help shape the future of the site. All very interesting until I saw the 'rules' page....right at thetop is this:

Do not sell or advertise goods or services unless the club is specifically stated to be for "Business"

Now, I find it a little odd that a business network doesn't want its members to sell stuff unless specifically invited. If you have read any of my other stuff, you will know I am an active member of ecademy, doesn't mean I have to like everything I see though.

So what do I want then? I don't want to be told that I can't sell on a business network and I sure as hell do want to be able to buy (but I also want to be able to politely refuse to buy from people who bug me :) )

I would love you to agree with what I say, but not half so much as I'd like you to disagree; that way we can get some dialogue going and maybe improve what we can offer you at www.wecando.biz

Chris