Re: Addition to Forum Rules

[Jelly Terror]

With regard to the new addition to forum rules (specifically: 'Threads and posts solely to promote a specific seller, dealer or auctioneer are not allowed – that is threads and posts that appear to be an advertisement for a seller are not allowed'), may I ask if this applies to dealers, auctioneers, sellers who may already be members of this forum?

With thanks,

JT

[Luke H]

Good point, well raised JT.

[Jelly Terror]

The reason for my query is that there seems to be a little ambiguity.

1) Does the rule mean promoting sellers, dealers and auctioneers is prohibited, or does it mean promoting their sales/auctions is prohibited, or both?

2) Does it mean forum members who are dealers, auctioneers etc., are prohibited from promoting themselves and/or their own sales?

There are forum members who are established dealers who post solely to advertise sales and auctions, and there are also members who regularly sell on site, though most definitely not in the capacity of established dealers.

Clearly we have a 'Fairs, Sales, Sellers and Auctions' page within the forum, so just wondering how this addition to the rules might impact generally?

Not looking here to be inflammatory... simply seeking clarification.

Regards,

JT

[Peter Brydon]

What about posts saying that respected dealers are stopping selling, possibly for a limited period ?
P

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by Peter Brydon

What about posts saying that respected dealers are stopping selling, possibly for a limited period ?
P

It’s a bit of a minefield (I have no affiliation with any military ordnance sellers, dealers or auctioneers).

JT

[Volunteer Soldier]

Hello Peter,
In my opinion such a post falls into the "Thank you, most helpful? category. But am I wrong?