WARNING!!!

[Marc St Louis]

I was told by the CEO of PA a couple years ago to ban anyone outright for posting a link to a commercial site that does not advertise with PA, no warning, no 30 day ban just gone.  If you can't be bothered to read the rules then there is no point in you playing

P.S. I know there are some in the past who registered an account specifically so they could put a plug in for their commercial site without having to pay PA for an advertising spot in the mag.

[Eric Garza]

I've always found the rules about this clear enough, and easy enough to follow. Not sure why this topic has to keep coming up.

[Stringman]

There once was a kid who walked along a cliff. He dared walk so close he could see the bottom. He slipped.

[Pat B]

You may have it that nail right on the head, Scott. We've been at this log enough and for enough times that those challenges usually don't go too far...except for the kid that wants to walk close to the edge. Some come back with remorse, others don't come back....but PA always stands strong. 

[paco664]

Then again maybe try to realize that people read someone asking a question and they just want to help someone out and they answer that persons question in said attempt and forget to edit their answer and what they did was an unintentional mistake.

People make those ya know. 

Everyone is human. *(mostly)

[Chippintuff]

It seems some people think rules are made to be broken, or at least be bent to the point they become meaningless. Let's get with the program folks. Appreciate the luxury of this free forum, and it is a good one.

WA

[Pat B]

paco, we are all about passing on info. I, and most other regulars here on PA do it all the time without posting direct links. Editing what we post on line is a good idea before posting anyway. What goes on line stays on line. I am amazed what some folks post like it will be forgotten seconds later...well, it's not. It is available forever.
  There is a legal saying that holds true here also..."ignorance of the law is no excuse"! It is up to the individual to learn the laws of the land (or the rules on PA)before jumping in with both feet.
 All anyone has to do is name the company they are referring to or add the link but leave out or space the letters so it is not a direct link. Clint  and others does it often and correctly.
 It is pretty simple for me to understand and I am almost totally ignorant about computers and their workings.

[PEARL DRUMS]

It seems some people think rules are made to be broken, or at least be bent to the point they become meaningless. Let's get with the program folks. Appreciate the luxury of this free forum, and it is a good one.

WA

We have a BINGO!

[jeffp51]

I don't know why, but for some reason I am finding this thread really entertaining.

[JoJoDapyro]

I don't know why, but for some reason I am finding this thread really entertaining.

Mostly because the Mods are doing their jobs, and some just want to ask interesting questions. There is a lot of variations to what ads will pop up from what site. Facebook does, Youtube does. SO instead of asking if they are ok, just ask yourself, "Does it have ads"?

[mullet]

Thank you, Joe.

[PatM]

Allowing the "non-direct" link STILL seems like free advertising. I'm surprised even that would be allowed.

[BowEd]

If no advertising it is ok.The way I see it PA and You Tube reserve the right to display what's been given to them to whom ever where ever they want.Says so in the agreement.

[loon]

This thread should probably be stickied? I find #6 in "Message Board Rules" vague.

[bubby]

Man loon your like a dog with a bone how "vague" is it? I mean i read it and don't find it vague at all