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[Steve65]

Morning, disappointedly again I have cause to moan about this forum.
Once again I have fell foul of admin due to me advrtising on the forum. A forumite was asking if an item was available, I said i have some and told them a price.
Someone again ( guessing same person) has reported me for inappropriate advertising so my messages from the Honda float bowl thread have been removed.
Easy solution would be list them for sale....but unfortunately as I am linked to Outboard repair I was reported to be listing as a business and banned from there.
I think its absolutely hilarious ..

 

[DownWest]

Considering that there are a lot of linked websites, which are, in effect, advertising, I find it difficult to see why you are being singled out. Especially as you have given heaps of advice to Honda owners.

 

[Davy_S]

It does seem a great shame that someone who is willing to give good (free) advice to members is singled out in this way, the forum needs people like this who are willing to help, it has happened before with other contributors from the industry, we need people who's knowledge can help others, certainly do not penalise someone for trying to help others.

 

[ash2020]

I don't really see why offering something for sale is so terribly wrong but we join knowing there are rules and we have to abide by them.

 

[PCUK]

You're not alone. I have spent several days on the naughty step for mentioning stainless steel items I have made.

 

[Neeves]

Some people get away with blatantly promoting their business AND offering advice (every post has the member's business referenced) - there are lessons in there - but I cannot decipher them.

It IS odd - there would be advantage in Mr Lewmar or Madam Volvo posting, to explain some detail or other - but posting as Mr Lewmar/ Mdm Volvo -making it all obvious. They know, or should know their stuff - but are not encouraged. But then we don't want to be flooded with advertising disguised as posts.

We don't have too much blatant promotion - so largely the system works.

Jonathan

 

[Boathook]

Some people get away with blatantly promoting their business AND offering advice (every post has the member's business referenced) - there are lessons in there - but I cannot decipher them.

It IS odd - there would be advantage in Mr Lewmar or Madam Volvo posting, to explain some detail or other - but posting as Mr Lewmar/ Mdm Volvo -making it all obvious. They know, or should know their stuff - but are not encouraged. But then we don't want to be flooded with advertising disguised as posts.

We don't have too much blatant promotion - so largely the system works.

Jonathan

I have my brothers business and the sailing club. Both been there since 1066 when Dan? ran this place.

 

[Steve65]

This is the third time its happened , its a real shame as I have been a member here for well over 10 years and is a wonderful place to chat and find good info.

 

[Neeves]

I have my brothers business and the sailing club. Both been there since 1066 when Dan? ran this place.

But you don't offer advice on tailoring, or not that I've noticed.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Its like the whole world . We are all equal but some are more equal than others to quote animal farm

 

[Geoff A]

If the mods cant tell the difference between blatant advertising and someone trying to help others with advice on how to overcome a problem not involving or naming a company name they need to go back to school to learn the difference between advertising and helping, also how to exercise common-sense.

 

[Wansworth]

Knowing the formate is in the business only enhances his or her info,Imevho

 

[rogerthebodger]

Knowing the formate is in the business only enhances his or her info,Imevho

Or has been in the business and has appropriate qualifications and experience. Also if the forum member has now retired from his business indicates he no longer has a profit/income motive

 

[Plum]

Morning, disappointedly again I have cause to moan about this forum.
Once again I have fell foul of admin due to me advrtising on the forum. A forumite was asking if an item was available, I said i have some and told them a price.
Someone again ( guessing same person) has reported me for inappropriate advertising so my messages from the Honda float bowl thread have been removed.
Easy solution would be list them for sale....but unfortunately as I am linked to Outboard repair I was reported to be listing as a business and banned from there.
I think its absolutely hilarious ..

That is such a shame. You have provided such a lot of free help and advice over many years. I do hope the moderators draw the line in a more reasonable way.

 

[Bouba]

I think that guessing who grassed on you is wrong….it could involve smearing an innocent party

 

[Sandy]

Perhaps a sub-forum for those who are involved in trade might be in order. I never mention that in exchange beer tokens I produce bespoke log books.

 

[Wansworth]

I think that guessing who grassed on you is wrong….it could involve smearing an innocent party

Perhaps a sub-forum for those who are involved in trade might be in order. I never mention that in exchange beer tokens I produce bespoke log books.

Could be a good idea

 

[Mister E]

Steve it is really annoying that you get singled out like this.
If everyone who is known to have a financial interest from their presence reported here then this site would be useless .
I wonder if others were to recommend you were contacted by message would that be considered advertising?

 

[doug748]

Steve it is really annoying that you get singled out like this.
If everyone who is known to have a financial interest from their presence reported here then this site would be useless .
I wonder if others were to recommend you were contacted by message would that be considered advertising?

Perhaps Steve could have a signature that said: "I can sometimes help with sourcing difficult outboard parts - give me a PM" or summut like that? Or would that still be out of order?

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Total puzzlement with the actions of the moderators .