but when most people are new users and dont know what to get they go with advertising.
Exactly...Because it shows the company is stable enough to advertise, so it has money, customers, and likely a longterm future. While we (blitzmax users) all know (or hope) that blitzmax won't die tomorrow, how can someone else know the same?
I don't think relying on word of mouth is very professional.
But hey, what do you know...it looks like we are talking to a wall again. You are a very sturdy wall, yes you are. Oochy woochy coochy coo? ah you're not very ticklish are you?