Question for moderators

DougM · Jan 17, 2004, 08:23

Greetings:

I would like to post a message inviting members to join a service on my website. This a for-profit (Japan-related) venture so the message would really be advertising which I assume violates the rules.

Please tell me the best way to accomplish this within your guidelines. I do not wish to purchase banner ads. A text message is much better, such as in the forum.

Thanks,

**Iron Chef** · Jan 17, 2004, 12:07

Hmm... i'm not 100% sure, but I think you might be able to post something in the "Site Promotion & Reviews" forum (since you are in essence plugging your site) although Thomas and/or Twisted would have the final say re: what constitutes "advertising" (depends on the nature of the service, etc.). Not much help I know but hopefully one of them will be able to give you a better idea.

DougM · Jan 17, 2004, 13:04

Thomas and/or Twisted would have the final say re: what constitutes "advertising" (depends on the nature of the service, etc.).

I'll clarify: I would be asking merchants to consider joining a kind of Japan shopping mall for a fee.

Thomas, Twisted... You around?

Thanks Iron Chef

Twisted · Jan 17, 2004, 18:11

Well, thanks for asking first before blindly spamming it all over the forum. Others could learn from you.

I suppose it's alright, but, as Iron Chef mentioned, only in the "Site Promotion & Reviews". And as long as it isn't porn-related, discriminating or involves any form of pyramid-scheme.

DougM · Jan 17, 2004, 22:00

Thank you Twisted.

Jan 17, 2004, 08:23	#1
DougM Junior Member Join Date: Oct 5, 2003 Posts: 10	Question for moderators Greetings: I would like to post a message inviting members to join a service on my website. This a for-profit (Japan-related) venture so the message would really be advertising which I assume violates the rules. Please tell me the best way to accomplish this within your guidelines. I do not wish to purchase banner ads. A text message is much better, such as in the forum. Thanks, __________________ Doug M Japan-101

Jan 17, 2004, 18:11	#4
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Well, thanks for asking first before blindly spamming it all over the forum. Others could learn from you. I suppose it's alright, but, as Iron Chef mentioned, only in the "Site Promotion & Reviews". And as long as it isn't porn-related, discriminating or involves any form of pyramid-scheme. __________________ ZenLog Earotic

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Jan 17, 2004, 12:07	#2
Iron Chef Villain Join Date: Feb 26, 2003 Location: Fukuoka (current), Nagoya, Sapporo Age: 38 Posts: 1,962	Hmm... i'm not 100% sure, but I think you might be able to post something in the "Site Promotion & Reviews" forum (since you are in essence plugging your site) although Thomas and/or Twisted would have the final say re: what constitutes "advertising" (depends on the nature of the service, etc.). Not much help I know but hopefully one of them will be able to give you a better idea.

Jan 17, 2004, 13:04	#3
DougM Junior Member Join Date: Oct 5, 2003 Posts: 10	Thomas and/or Twisted would have the final say re: what constitutes "advertising" (depends on the nature of the service, etc.). I'll clarify: I would be asking merchants to consider joining a kind of Japan shopping mall for a fee. Thomas, Twisted... You around? Thanks Iron Chef

Jan 17, 2004, 22:00	#5
DougM Junior Member Join Date: Oct 5, 2003 Posts: 10	Thank you Twisted.