We have made some revisions to the board posting policies for all users on TER Discussion Boards.

Here is an excerpt of a new rule listed on our board policies page:

"A Shill Thread is a thread that is started with a post that is praise, thanks, or a recommendation for a certain provider for reasons of self-interest, personal benefit, or out of friendship or loyalty. Starting a new thread with a Shill Post is not allowed by TER because such threads are considered extra "advertising" above and beyond what each provider is allowed each week.

Shill Threads are not allowed, and will be removed.

Mini-Reviews posted according to the Posting Guidelines are not considered to be Shill Posts.

Responses to a current thread that refers to a provider with positive comments about that provider is okay, as long as the comment is pertinent to the topic at hand."

We recommend users read the posting policies to help eliminate unnecessary denials of postings.

Ladies it is also suggested that you read the ad posting policies so that your ads are not denied due to ad posting policies not being followed.

I have also included is a link to the VIP info for providers, mini review guidelines and 9 acceptable reasons to use an alias.

Discussion Board Guidelines

Provider Ad posting policies

Some Info for Providers Regarding VIP

Mini Review Guidelines

Nine Acceptable Reasons to Use an Alias

Moderators are also approving and denying posts on the discussion boards they moderate.

To find out why a post has been denied please first check your Account Manager. On the left side of the Account Manager page in the tan border is a link that says "My Board Posts". The denial reason for your post will be listed there.

If you still have further questions regarding the denial reason listed on your post in your account manager please PM the moderator listed at the top of the board you attempted to post a message on. They will be able to assist you further.

After reading this, it sounds like any thread started out by complimenting a provider will be regarded as a shill thread unless it is done as a mini-review.  Is this the case?  If not, what is an acceptable reason for someone starting a thread complimenting a particular provider?

if you want to shill a lady just PM me.  I'll start a thread asking about her.  That way you can tell me how great see is including pictures and web site.

Well what so you think?

BLG

But my experience has always been that being sneaky and devious is something better not advertised in front of those on whom you hope to pull a fast one!

Vorlon, you are correct.  A thread start simply for the purpose of complimenting your favorite lady is not allowed.

Creative posts that solicite reponses from both hobbyists and Providers are preferred, but posts for one side is also acceptable.  Making a post pertaining to an individual is prohibited.

Does that help any or did I just stir up more sand in the lake and make the water more cloudy?

"Making a post pertaining to an individual is prohibited"  Does this mean I can't post asking about a specific lady???  If that is the case about 50% of the current posts are not allowed.

Thanks,
BLG

just working around the system.  All they want is to end shilling and by there definition shilling is a thread started by praising a lady.  This post would be started asking about a lady. It's just thinking outside the box, albeit maybe too far outside.

BTW  You and I are both such big about shilling on here, it was really just a joke.

BLG

The response was towards compliements example...

I think Miss M is the greatest...if you have not seen here you should! - NOT ACCEPTABLE

Has anyone seen Miss M lately or know if she is around? - ACCEPTABLE

Does this help?  Trying to make the difference apparent!

This is an informational site and it is encouraged to help everyone meet and get connected.  Now if this question were posed 2 days after she had posted and ad....it may not fly and look like a disguised plug for the lady.  So if you are wondering about something dig a little then ask in the general discussion area.