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[Blues]

I received the following "interesting" mail this morning regarding my post yesterday

Hi, Your topic 'Well, i have gone and done it...' has been removed for the following reason: Sorry for the deletion but the Rule of Posting No. 8 clearly states:-You shall not:-“Post links to websites or adverts for commercial or personal gain. All advertising on PistonHeads must be through the normal channels.”

Hmm, as the link I posted was for an advert on Pistonheads, am I to assume that PistonHeads is not considered a "normal channel". It was intended for general interest, as well as having my typing checked (thanks all)

Seems a little "sensitive" from whichever moderator decided to wield the axe.
I wonder which of the PH posting rules this topic will contravene?
Suggestions anyone?

[Big Al.]

No suggestions, but if your post included a link to your advert then it would have been removed as advertising.

HTH

[Blues]

[Big Al.]

Did that answer your question then?

[Blues]

Thanks Al

You certainly gave me an answer, and i'm sure it is correct. It doesn't mean that i understand the logic, but i recognise that you guys enforce the rules, not make them. Asking mates to check out and give opinion on an advert has happened frequently before, and seems a sensible thing to do for someone like me who has sold very few cars privately. It was in TV&S rather than one of the more general fora, to receive input from people who know me. I fail to see how linking to a PH advert in a PH thread is a sin, but we both have better things to do on a sunny afternoon than debate PH rules. I'm going to fire up the Chim and head off for a blast

best not go out in the Tuscan, as it is prepped for sale and is advertised somewhere

[Big Al.]

No problems, but the link was the reason for removal.

We delete many of these on a daily basis if we didn't the forums would be flooded with links to ads so they are removed on sight.

Anyway enjoy your drive it's a nice day for it.