lewdyan1
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Yes, This is a FRIENDLY Reminder About Advertising/Referrals/Etc
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This happens every once in a while that we have a rash of posts that go against our DIS Guidelines for Posting in regards to Advertising and it seems to be happening now. So it seems as if it is time for a FRIENDLY reminder about our Guidelines.
Here is Guideline #5 :
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5. ADVERTISING: The advertisers/sponsors who you see on the DIS are carefully chosen. While we welcome discussion of them as well as other businesses that you have information or questions about, if its determined that you are using the DIS to promote a commercial venture, you will lose your posting privileges. In addition, links to the company's website will be blocked. Also note that we do not want the boards to be used for solicitations or for requesting referrals.
This includes asking others for referrals.
This includes posting referral links.
This includes asking people to PM or email you for additional information.
This includes linking to your eBay auction.
This includes posting that you have 4 unused park hoppers, but cannot get to Disney this fall, and you really need the money, so what can you do with them.
This includes posting that you know someone who makes handy dandy lists for keeping track of Refrig swaps and you can see her product at MyLists.com. Or you can see them on eBay by checking out THIS auction.
This includes showing everyone the lovely containers you made for holding antiseptic lotion and asking them whether you think that they can sell. Or how much you should charge for them. Or if you should wait until cold season to sell them.
This list in not inclusive, but I think that you get the idea. (At least I hope so.)
We moderators (and many posters) have been around the block a time or two and know the "tricks" that people use to try to work around the rule.
Please let's just let the DIS be (personal) advertising and solicitation free.
Besides, it's the rule. (And you CAN get infraction points for going against the rule.)
Thanks.
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This happens every once in a while that we have a rash of posts that go against our DIS Guidelines for Posting in regards to Advertising and it seems to be happening now. So it seems as if it is time for a FRIENDLY reminder about our Guidelines.
Here is Guideline #5 :
Quote:
5. ADVERTISING: The advertisers/sponsors who you see on the DIS are carefully chosen. While we welcome discussion of them as well as other businesses that you have information or questions about, if its determined that you are using the DIS to promote a commercial venture, you will lose your posting privileges. In addition, links to the company's website will be blocked. Also note that we do not want the boards to be used for solicitations or for requesting referrals.
This includes asking others for referrals.
This includes posting referral links.
This includes asking people to PM or email you for additional information.
This includes linking to your eBay auction.
This includes posting that you have 4 unused park hoppers, but cannot get to Disney this fall, and you really need the money, so what can you do with them.
This includes posting that you know someone who makes handy dandy lists for keeping track of Refrig swaps and you can see her product at MyLists.com. Or you can see them on eBay by checking out THIS auction.
This includes showing everyone the lovely containers you made for holding antiseptic lotion and asking them whether you think that they can sell. Or how much you should charge for them. Or if you should wait until cold season to sell them.
This list in not inclusive, but I think that you get the idea. (At least I hope so.)
We moderators (and many posters) have been around the block a time or two and know the "tricks" that people use to try to work around the rule.
Please let's just let the DIS be (personal) advertising and solicitation free.
Besides, it's the rule. (And you CAN get infraction points for going against the rule.)
Thanks.
