I don't think its spam inasmuch as its a new method of targeted advertising the
VB software allows....
Note that every thread now ends with an empty post from Pelican Parts.. depending on whether you are logged in while viewing the board you will or will not see the targeted adds, Included in that last post...
I think this new method of advertising really lessens the user experience... In other words it SUCKS...
Many BBS use this method of getting you to see advertising..Try reading Rennlist lately...
I always though Pelican was a funded BBS and did not need external advertising...
I've been wrong before...