It's an interesting question because of how much off purpose it proposes. The suggestion is that for some reason one would have only resources for one or the other of two vital and necessary
elements of the SFI process. So, I would say: change Your thinking! You Must have EA status to get on with earning and retaining CSA's, and You Must have advertising to keep the ongoing recruiting ongoing!
Don't confuse Yourself, Both elements are Required.
