put some light on the term "offbeat"

[dirty_bass]

As a mod, I pointed out to do the promotion for your release, in the release section.
Simply because that is what it is for.

I do not however think it is the place to plug my own or a mates release

Brad I would have liked it more if you ran a real gangsterish sample through there.
Try some Salt and Pepa or Vanilla Ice, then it'll be DOPE!
Word!

I may be being pernickety, but, this does seem like double standards.