I generally agree with your comments Saint. Plus, the angle of compensation is interesting (given that Tyler created SBG not as a profit center, but based on a desire to help men deal with MPB in a way that didn't involve rugs, plugs, or drugs).
I've looked at the cost associated with hair transplants (only curiousity, never considered) and was floored by the cost!
Do I wish I had a full head of hair? If it meant dealing with my
painful scalp condition,
hell no ! FYI, I'm completely pain free as a result of shaving my head
.
Do I think a shaved head looks better than a close cropped buzz? For some people, yes. In all honesty, it's a wash for me. However, I can't put a price on being pain free.
I think the criticisms on that other website are mainly a result of a former member throwing a temper tantrum because he was told he couldn't play nicely on SBG (I'd be curious to find out who it was). One point he continually raised was that we blindly say "You look better, dude" to everyone. People are coming to SBG looking for support in their decision to deal with their MPB in a way that doesn't deal with rugs, plugs, or drugs. Does everyone look better? Who am I to say? But personally, if I see someone that looks good with the sly look, I'll let them know. If I see others that may not look as good, I'll tell them "it's a wash, but it's your call".