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Deletion of Advertising -
02-14-2007, 10:23
On behalf of Garner:
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"You may be aware of two threads being locked and moved to the dungeon dimensions recently. It has been suggested that a clear reason and explaination be given for this. The threads in question were advertising, one not related to Pratchett (though, to be fair, placed in the non pratchett books forum), the other a link to an eBay auction.
In the past we've agreed that a person who's first post is a link to an eBay auction most likely has no intention of joining the community, and if they actually stick around long enough to even notice their thread's deletion, they can be given a proper explaination. In the past, we've also agreed that it is acceptable for established members of the community to promote, within reason, personal projects or interests. However, the second thread that has been deleted was created by a poster who has NOT been a general participant in these forums or this community except for the express purpose of promoting a product.
I believe that these actions, therefore, do not require extensive explaination or notification and it is the duty of a sweeper to lock and move the thread to the dungeon dimensions promptly upon noticing them. Once the 'Guidelines' are codified, this can be spelled out clearly and offenders can be linked to the relevant section. However, the 'Guidelines' are NOT yet codified, and if anyone wants to object, comment, or suggest alternatives, PLEASE do so. These are your boards. Tell us how you want them swept."
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" Hoher Sinn liegt oft im kindischen Spiel." ( Friedrich Schiller)
Last edited by Hsing; 03-01-2007 at 12:26.
Reason: Fixing tags after the board update
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I'll rephrase it then : Glad I'm not the only one who was greatly annoyed by that attitude.
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