Aug 07, 2007
Let me share my thoughts.
Posting links to other sites to be discussed, regardless of how offensive they are should be accepted, if not tolerated, so long the posters didn't directly post offensive photos or in any forms that we can directly see upon logging-in to DF. DFers are not obligated to click on those links. Continuous postings of links or unauthorized Ad-Spam to promote a.k.a commercial site should warrant thread deletion, editing, locking, and ultimately banning the account. However, sites that are beneficial or interesting to DFers should be dealt upon on a case to case basis.
As per definition: Spam is repetitive nonsense; Ad-Spam is an open Advertisement posting leading to a commercial site, these are posted by Ad-Spammers and AdBots who/which are usually are (automated) post & run types.
I’ve seen active members posting personal sites either non-profit or commercial, but if it has to do about Dubai then it should be tolerated. Moderators if not Admins have to decide whether or not these postings have merit or detrimental to DF. I believe moderators were given the right to determine as to what is appropriate for the site.
If moderators are consistent on this, then you will not have problems and much well be respected or look upon by members.
That’s all folks!