…but I don’t want to get in trouble by violating content guidelines.
Is there a way to do this? It’s an auction that I’m currently running, so I can understand if it’s in a bit of a gray area.
I’m not suggesting a “call to action.” I just wanted people here to see it. Under the guidelines as they’re set, can this be done without inciting the ire of the mods?
It’s not in a gray area. It’s specifically forbidden in the User Agreement:
Lynn
For the Straight Dope
Good enough for me. That’s why I asked. Didn’t want to get in dutch, and invite the bannination.*
*which may disappoint some people
But what if it wasn’t posted “primarily intended to promote a cause”? I’ve seen plenty of other links to auctions on EBay that were seemingly permitted, such as the recent “ghost in a jar”.
I’m just wondering where the line is drawn because I really couldn’t care less if the OP were able to post their link or not. But I do think there should be a specific protocol that’s clearly defined.
It’s one thing to link in reference to something on ebay as a cite or as a “hey, look at this” in discussion; it’s another thing altogether to flog your wares on the Straight Dope Message Board. THAT’s not allowed except in well-defined, asked-for-in-advance situations for good cause and most often for short-term charitable purposes.
your humble TubaDiva
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