I can't seem to find the ad policy link, but I believe TER says no one is allowed to post a provider ad unless it is the provider herself or her assistant.

An "informative" post by a well-meaning hobbyist or provider friend that talked about a lady's upcoming visit and gave the link would be considered an ad.  I know because I did the same thing myself once--trying to be helpful to a friend, I posted some nice things about my friend who was visiting (along with her link) and the post was pulled right away.

I think TER has this policy because since providers are only allowed to post one ad per week, the provider needs to have total control over her ads--meaning only she (or her assistant) herself posts it.

Of course, providers can post often to the discussion board and are allowed to post their links, which is a way to increase their advertising presence over and above the one ad per week limit.

Anyway, if your post violated the rules, spinner (I presume it was about a lady visiting), then so did the other post you mentioned.

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