2010-04-13, 02:28 AM
Applying the advertisement test:
(1) Is the link well-placed? Does it make sense within the context of the conversation?
There is no conversation. It's a person posting a site and an argument for why we should use the site.
(2) Does it use words which are commonly used in advertisements (hottest, best, coolest, chic, updates, etc.)?
No, not really.
(3) Is the purpose of the link only to make people more interested in a product, service, or other website?
Yes, it's to make us more interested in a service being offered by the OP.
(4) Would a reasonable person view the link in question as being an advertisement?
Considering that this has already been deemed an advertisement by other members, I'd say it fits this criteria.
Furthermore, we have rules here against accusations - specifically hacking and trolling accusations - as this brings nothing but drama to the forums. While I respect the fact that you are trying to help the community, you are also going against our rules we have in place for the sake of this forum.
Due to the aforementioned, I am labeling this as advertisement. Furthermore, since this same person has advertised on our forum thrice hence, I will ban every other account you make regardless of your intent.
(1) Is the link well-placed? Does it make sense within the context of the conversation?
There is no conversation. It's a person posting a site and an argument for why we should use the site.
(2) Does it use words which are commonly used in advertisements (hottest, best, coolest, chic, updates, etc.)?
No, not really.
(3) Is the purpose of the link only to make people more interested in a product, service, or other website?
Yes, it's to make us more interested in a service being offered by the OP.
(4) Would a reasonable person view the link in question as being an advertisement?
Considering that this has already been deemed an advertisement by other members, I'd say it fits this criteria.
Furthermore, we have rules here against accusations - specifically hacking and trolling accusations - as this brings nothing but drama to the forums. While I respect the fact that you are trying to help the community, you are also going against our rules we have in place for the sake of this forum.
Due to the aforementioned, I am labeling this as advertisement. Furthermore, since this same person has advertised on our forum thrice hence, I will ban every other account you make regardless of your intent.