In reference to: http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=538436

Apparently my response was removed. However I still have a question regarding one of the rules that still hasn't been explained to me. I'm assuming that because this section is labelled "WHT-Announcements, WHT-Feedback, WHT-Questions" that I should be allowed to ask here, although I'm not sure as of all the thread/post deletions lately, as well as the threats and warnings for asking such questions.


Regarding the rule:
You may not post any message that directs others to any pages at your own commercial domain, including informational pages. A commercial domain is defined as a site that receives any type of income or links to any income producing properties.
Does this mean I'm allowed to post links to sites that don't generate any revenue? It's a simple question that is important so that I don't break any rules in the future. I'm completely amazed at why after several attempts to get a response, I've yet to receive one. Every post or thread including this question gets instantly deleted. My helpdesk requests go ignored or receive one line irrelevant responses. All I'm asking is for clarification on this rule.

Thanks for the help.

Not sure what else to do. I'm almost at 3000 posts with many links having been posted in my time and I've never had complaints about non-profit links in the past. I need to know if these are still allowed on WHT for future posts and nobody will give a response.

. . . Does this mean I'm allowed to post links to sites that don't generate any revenue?
By not generating any revenue, that doesn't mean your intent is not to generate revenue. I'd read that rule as two fold -

(1). Does the site in question have direct revenue generating links?

(2). Does the site in question link to other sites of yours that has revenue generating links?

(1). Does the site in question have direct revenue generating links?
No.

(2). Does the site in question link to other sites of yours that has revenue generating links?
No.

Thanks for the concern so far, but I'm really looking for a response from a moderator or someone with the authority to discuss the WHT rules. :gthumb:

Thanks for the concern so far, but I'm really looking for a response from a moderator or someone with the authority to discuss the WHT rules. :gthumb:
All WHT members have the authority to discuss WHT rules. Over the ~5 years I've been active on WHT, I've seen the rules change grealty. These changes are at times the result of community interaction and feedback, be that on WHT or off WHT. :)

My helpdesk requests go ignored or receive one line irrelevant responses. All I'm asking is for clarification on this rule.
When did you send all these tickets that were ignored?

To answer your question we would prefer it if you didn't link to non revenue sites because things do change. You mentioned in the other thread that you once linked to your site, but at the time it didn't have ads, but now it does.

Thanks for the response anon-e-mouse.

Doesn't that basically rule out the linking of any site though?

You don't have the authority to discuss the implications of WHT rules.
All WHT members have the authority to discuss the implications of WHT rules.

I own 34 websites, only about 6 of which have ads on them. Thanks for your opinion, but a 1 page informative site doesn't benefit me at all. I use them as an educational resource while trying to help friends.

Whatever you say, but if these websites do not benefit you at all (that would mean 28 didn't benefit you) why would you pay for domains, hosting, etc, etc?

All I care about right now is how the rules are being applied at this point in time, which comes from a moderator.

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/helpdesk

Edit:

Bow out of a thread that completely involves us? If anything, you shouldn't have posted in the first place, you are simply bogging it down.

Read above.


Alex

Then use the helpdesk. You will continue to get user input in this thread. If you really want people to leave, just stop replying.

I am actually -- thanks for your concern

Anon-e, writespeak and me are all chatting about this and a few other things.

I've gotta hit the hay and so I can be well-rested for a math final worth 25% of my grade. Wish me luck.... :gthumb:

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I'm currently speaking with anon-e and trying to see if we can clear this whole issue up, thanks for your time in attempting to help -- but we don't need it right now :)
Good to know. The mods do a great job of moderating WHT, and when rules are called into question, for clarification purposes, it's good for the community to get involved. :)

Back to our regularly scheduled program. In case you aren't aware, moderators have a lot more to do than monitor one thread :s

The problem with links to a non commercial site is that they get reported anyway and we have to go check them out. We occasionally let one stay and then a week or so later it will be reported again, this time it does have ads on it or links to their hosting plans/design portfolio or whatever. So probably best to err on the side of caution and not link to your site.

If you have content that would be helpful to someone on your site, just copy it and paste it in the thread.

. . . The problem with links to a non commercial site is that they get reported anyway and we have to go check them out. We occasionally let one stay and then a week or so later it will be reported again, this time it does have ads on it or links to their hosting plans/design portfolio or whatever. So probably best to err on the side of caution and not link to your site.
Jan, might it be prudent to consider the possibility of changing that rule, so as to exclude non commercial sites from being posted too?
You may not post any message that directs others to any pages at your own domain be that commercial or non commercial, including informational pages. A commercial domain is defined as a site that receives any type of income or links to any income producing properties.
That would clear up any confusion. :s

I just wanted to say thanks anon-e-mouse for the response and for cleaning up this thread. It got way out of hand and I'm glad it's come to a rest.

That would clear up any confusion. :s

I agree.

Jan, might it be prudent to consider the possibility of changing that rule, so as to exclude non commercial sites from being posted too?

That would clear up any confusion. :s
Non commercial URLs are rarely posted ;) So we take it on a case by case basis in the event that they are.