I did send you a private email expressing how I felt your post was very well thought out.
I am a member of BalloonHQ and post sort of often there. I am a member here to, but think I've posted maybe a total of 6 times, if that. Once in a while, I come to this forum just to see what you all are talking about. Another member site I enjoy learning from is MBD2.com that site is mostly balloon related but does offer face painting, and entertainer business information. I donate a small amount in order to take advantage of some of the "Member Only" benefits like the scheduled chats, online downloadable pod casts. There is even a section where you can write a review on entertainer dvd's, books and other instructional materials you may have.
In closing, I'd like to say that it is nice to see a supportive group of clown friends who not only looked at both sides here but also willing to understand the problem to correct it.
Carmen Tellez
Carmen@CharmandHappy.com
Los Angeles, CA