Interesting post, interesting article.
While I suspect that there is a level of truth to the authors claims, I would hesitate to lay this as a blanket accusation against promoters in general of the sport of natural bodybuilding. The author doesn't give any examples or name any organizations which leaves me wondering if he has arrived at these conclusions first hand or if perhaps the evidence is anecdotal.
On the other hand, it is common for me to receive notification from competitors who feel that a promoter did a poor job in organizing an event of accuse judges of bias, but I have not received accusation of promotes giving a free pass to enhanced athletes.
Still,,,, the author has introduced an element of suspicion, I'll keep my ears open.
Edited: Just had to add the paragraph below from the authors comments,,
I have found that a large majority of competitors are genuinely concerned for their health. We must strongly promote drug-free bodybuilding through honest marketing avenues, not through deceptive advertising ploys and promoters who are just looking for "numbers." Promoters must encourage teen competitors to participate by establishing a proven track record of honest drug testing. Company owners need to be honest in their advertising. Although they may be profiting financially, they can't promote one's health and well being by fooling the customer or competitor. A major supplement producer once told me candidly that, if he did not use "steroid users" in his ads, he would not make any money! I'm happy to say that there are a few companies that don't adhere to this practice. To the rest of you I say, "Get on board!" There is business for everyone on the natural and honest level.
- Fred Yale
Amen!
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