October 9, 2006, 07:42 PM | #1 |
Junior member
Join Date: April 5, 2006
Posts: 530
|
Why??
Why are people allowed to promote their business interests on TFL?? Any restrictions??
|
October 9, 2006, 08:35 PM | #2 |
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: June 15, 1999
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,558
|
For example?
|
October 10, 2006, 12:11 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: April 11, 2006
Location: Northeast Ohio
Posts: 3,403
|
I've seen a couple of those before, but the mods shut them down post haste. They really do it as quickly as they can. I really have great respect for what the mods do, considering they aren't getting paid. They do it out of integrity for the forums.
|
October 10, 2006, 08:09 PM | #4 |
Junior member
Join Date: April 5, 2006
Posts: 530
|
BluesMan,
Since you asked. WildAlaska- Call me if you need something,ask for Ken!! Do you think there might be a commercial agenda there?? |
October 10, 2006, 08:22 PM | #5 |
Junior member
Join Date: November 25, 2002
Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 14,172
|
I'll stop helping folks out if the mods and/or membership want me too
WildheyifitannoysfolkssomuchAlaska |
October 10, 2006, 08:47 PM | #6 |
Junior member
Join Date: September 28, 2005
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 6,465
|
I don't see anything wrong with it if done in good taste.
WildAlaska does so in good taste, so does K-Man, as do many of the other folks such as holster makers and such. I haven't seen any real spammers here... most folks just have a single line in their signature for business contact in case someone is interested. AZRedhawkIbuystufffromsomeofthesefolksonoccasion44 |
October 10, 2006, 09:10 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 31, 1999
Location: Middle Georgia, USA
Posts: 13,198
|
There are a number of sig lines on TFL promoting political agenda, various websites, businesses, and other self interests. Wildalaska is a full participating member here and does not seem to come here for his business only.
Wanna see some members that come here for profit only? Go to the Buy and Sell Forums and see the usernames with 1 post ... or 3 posts all in the same thread. Or click on a username and then on "Find More Posts By ____" and see how many post there are all in the "Buy and Sell" fora. I have never bought anything from Wildalaska, but I would not hesitate, reading his feedback. So, bobhwry, what's the problem ... ? I mean if it came down to it, Rich could establish a business relationship with Wild or any other business if that was his wish. It happens to not be true, but what's it to ya? You buy stock in TFL? |
October 10, 2006, 09:33 PM | #8 |
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: June 15, 1999
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,558
|
Good answer, Bud.
To address your question, "Any restrictions??": Yes. The Firing Line reserves the right to delete any advertisement deemed inappropriate in the B,S&T forums or in signature lines. We tend to dispatch spammers without delay and without mercy. Hope this answers your question. -Dave
__________________
-Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10 |
October 10, 2006, 10:25 PM | #9 | |
Staff
Join Date: March 20, 1999
Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia
Posts: 16,947
|
bobhwry - I never would have guessed that was the basis of your complaint. I thought maybe it was going to be about the phone spammers or some such.
Quote:
|
|
October 11, 2006, 10:45 AM | #10 |
Staff
Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 41,379
|
I fail to understand why it's a problem.
Of course, having bought a P7PSP from WildBuyMyGunsPleaseAlaska for a very good price, I'm not going to do too much beeching...
__________________
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. |
October 11, 2006, 12:34 PM | #11 | |
Junior member
Join Date: November 25, 2002
Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 14,172
|
Quote:
Mike wanna sell it back ? WildigotoneinthecaseattwicethepriceAlaska |
|
October 11, 2006, 01:05 PM | #12 |
Staff
Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 41,379
|
"Mike wanna sell it back?"
Uhm.... Not really. I first shot one of the P7s back in the early 1980s, and fell in love with it. I always wanted one, but they were always far too expensive. When you came across with that deal I really couldn't afford it, but I figured that I couldn't afford not to get in on it.
__________________
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. |
October 11, 2006, 01:11 PM | #13 |
Junior member
Join Date: November 25, 2002
Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 14,172
|
See...
Bet no one sells one back to me for what they paid for it WildbrokenheartAlaska |
October 11, 2006, 03:16 PM | #14 |
Staff
Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 41,379
|
Your poor planning doesn't constitute my personal crisis...
MikeDon'tBlameMeBecauseI'mSmartIrwin
__________________
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. |
October 11, 2006, 03:28 PM | #15 |
Junior member
Join Date: November 25, 2002
Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 14,172
|
Well how about
WildsomeonefeelsorryformebecauseimstupidAlaska |
October 11, 2006, 04:06 PM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 16, 2002
Location: alaska
Posts: 3,498
|
As one of your best buddys, even I don't feel sorry for you when you indulge your stupidities.
spacemantheotheronewasstrollingspenardlastnightspiff
__________________
"Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of a second person hypocrisy begins." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." - Soren Kierkegaard |
October 11, 2006, 05:36 PM | #17 |
Junior member
Join Date: April 5, 2006
Posts: 530
|
It was a very simple question, I thought!! If you are allowed to promote a business, links, religious icons, websites, etc that's fine. I just wanted to know what the limitations were if any. So, I guess if you keep it to your sig line anything goes?
Bud, how does a "fully participating member" differ from the rest of us??? |
October 11, 2006, 05:50 PM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 16, 2002
Location: alaska
Posts: 3,498
|
I think 'fully participating member' means someone who posts to more than just the 'for sale' boards. You post to more than just the sale area, right? So you would be a full participating member as well.
Have you noticed that post counts from the for sale boards don't count to your user posts?
__________________
"Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of a second person hypocrisy begins." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." - Soren Kierkegaard |
October 11, 2006, 05:55 PM | #19 | |
Junior member
Join Date: November 25, 2002
Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 14,172
|
Quote:
I rule. You are a dillettante Spiffster. WildnowhowantstabuysumpinahmjestagunslutAlaska |
|
October 11, 2006, 06:28 PM | #20 | |
Staff
Join Date: March 20, 1999
Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia
Posts: 16,947
|
It was a fair question, spurred by what I feel was a poor example.
Quote:
spacemanspiff answered the "fully participating member" question correctly. (No points for that, sms, it was only a sample test question. ) |
|
October 11, 2006, 06:53 PM | #21 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 16, 2002
Location: alaska
Posts: 3,498
|
With that said, TFL is quite gracious with those who only peruse the for sale boards. There is a wealth of good deals to be had.
__________________
"Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of a second person hypocrisy begins." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." - Soren Kierkegaard |
October 11, 2006, 07:04 PM | #22 |
Junior member
Join Date: April 5, 2006
Posts: 530
|
Mal H,
Bluesman asked for an example. I just chose one of the most prolific. |
October 11, 2006, 08:57 PM | #23 |
Staff
Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 41,379
|
"even those, in moderation, are acceptable."
Well let me be moderate... [religious icon deleted by Draconian moderator]
__________________
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. |
October 11, 2006, 09:04 PM | #24 |
Staff
Join Date: March 20, 1999
Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia
Posts: 16,947
|
... and let me moderáte ...
(I couldn't find the long 'a' in this font.) bobhwry - understood. |
October 11, 2006, 10:04 PM | #25 |
Staff
Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 41,379
|
Now you owe me $2 PLUS interest.
And it's accruing daily.
__________________
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|