Pesronally it doesn't. It is a rule of the thread and there were a few requests in a row even though another poster put up a reminder as well. They mods can't be on here all the time patrolling so I decided to quote the rule for those that may not have read the first post. I "could" ask why it bothers YOU that I quoted the rule....but it doesn't really matter.
Personally I think she's doing a good thing by reminding newcomers of the rules.
There are a number of people who are part of this thread who are following the rules and hoping that a particular reservation date/time & location open up so that they can book.
It's only fair that all follow the rules which state that only cancellations can be posted. Why should those who don't follow the rules be rerwarded with possibly a reservation that someone doing what is asked might also want?