Deletion of Advertising - Terry Pratchett Books Unseen Message Board

Hsing · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 10:23

On behalf of Garner:

Quote:

"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."

Electric_Man · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 10:32

Just to clarify, I was the one who made the suggestion.

With regards to deletion, I agree it was right to delete both on sight, but a little note wouldn't hurt.

P.S. I also posted this, but that pesky German got her towel on the beach first - so I deleted my thread.

Buzzfloyd · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 14:03

I deleted The_Khan's thread, since he does nothing but spam the board, my friend. But I think you're right, Ben, a note would have been a good idea. That fits in with the way we do things round here. I'll bear it in mind for the future.

Katcal · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 14:15

[quote:ad11ce7ee3="Buzzfloyd"]I deleted The_Khan's thread, since he does nothing but spam the board, my friend.[/quote:ad11ce7ee3]
Glad I'm not the only one that annoys like hell.

Buzzfloyd · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 14:34

That's an ambiguous sentence I'm [i:be7ad9ba03]not[/i:be7ad9ba03] going to jump at.

Katcal · **Deletion of Advertising -** 02-14-2007, 15:10

Damn, and there was I thinking it was the perfect Grace-trap

I'll rephrase it then : Glad I'm not the only one who was greatly annoyed by that attitude.

Better ?

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