TER is allowing my shills as written so evidently, I am following the policy.
Anyone can start a shill before me either naming a provider or not naming one. If shilling, I would subthread it and still live on.
Here is the policy from the Discussion Rules.
Friday shill day
Shills (not ad) from hobbyists, for their favorite provider of the week, are allowed on Fridays
Only started by a hobbyist
Must contain link to Provider's profile (this helps others find her); no pic
Exception: if a new provider, (no TER reviews), the hobbyist can shill provided he submits a review within 72 hrs (Violators of this policy will lose their message posting privileges)
Posted no earlier than 1am (local time)
Comments are allowed from all, but should not be negative, start a new discussion or be ads from/for a provider
Thank you for your concern.