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Today we had a "new" member post in Roll Call an ad that was commercial in nature-some of you may have even seen it-so you know what I'm talking about.
I have been on forums where an individual joins just to post ads for products for commercial gain; and detract from the original purpose for the forum. I mentioned my concerns to Jeff and he has allowed me to handle the situation as I saw fit. The individual was sent a post warning (a moderator tool) and his post deleted. He was also sent a PM which was also sent to Jeff. I have posted that PM here so that you all are aware of SMF position on this.
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Jeff Phillips has developed Smoking Meat Forum to be an informational and educational site. Commercial ads such as the one that you posted is not acceptable in our format. If you have a sincere interest in learning or expanding your knowledge of smoking foods, we would enjoy your company on SMF.
Sincerely.
Earl Dowdle
Moderator,
Smoking Meat Forum
cc: Jeff Phillips
Jeff does not mind if you want to make a post with used items that you may have for sale. In fact I have made a request that a "Classified Section" be added to SMF for this purpose.
We appreciate the efforts of all of you to keep SMF a friendly and family oriented site. Without your dedication and participation this site would not be possible.
Thanks for all that each of you bring to SMF.
Earl D-
I have been on forums where an individual joins just to post ads for products for commercial gain; and detract from the original purpose for the forum. I mentioned my concerns to Jeff and he has allowed me to handle the situation as I saw fit. The individual was sent a post warning (a moderator tool) and his post deleted. He was also sent a PM which was also sent to Jeff. I have posted that PM here so that you all are aware of SMF position on this.
BBQ-
Jeff Phillips has developed Smoking Meat Forum to be an informational and educational site. Commercial ads such as the one that you posted is not acceptable in our format. If you have a sincere interest in learning or expanding your knowledge of smoking foods, we would enjoy your company on SMF.
Sincerely.
Earl Dowdle
Moderator,
Smoking Meat Forum
cc: Jeff Phillips
Jeff does not mind if you want to make a post with used items that you may have for sale. In fact I have made a request that a "Classified Section" be added to SMF for this purpose.
We appreciate the efforts of all of you to keep SMF a friendly and family oriented site. Without your dedication and participation this site would not be possible.
Thanks for all that each of you bring to SMF.
Earl D-