This has been posted as a sticky on the top of the Family board, but I thought I would post it again here --
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 on a bunch of different boards. So it seems as if it is time for a FRIENDLY reminder about our Guidelines.
Here is Guideline #1:
1. FOR SALE For sale ads are strictly prohibited on any of the DISboards. Anyone posting such ads will have their post deleted. This same policy applies to links to your ebay/auction listings . "For sale" posts includes requests for donations. If you are participating in or wish to promote a charitable event, please email the webmaster at
webmaster@wdwinfo.com for permission first. (You will be asked to provide proof that the organization is legitimate.) Until your request is approved, we ask that you do not post about it on the boards.
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. (Although I know that for almost everyone here you are really just showing the beautiful stuff you have made for your own kids.)
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.)