Not sure why my post was deleted

[jason rodrigue]

Can someone please tell me if you are allowed to post a YouTube link for feedback. And if so under which forum. I have seen others post it under general woodworking, but mine has vanished...thanks

[Matt Day]

I'm not a mod but it sure stunk of advertising, especially as your first post.

Have you read the rules? It surely mentions this type of thing.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jason,

Send a PM one of the Moderators listed for the forum in which your removed post was posted. Usually they will respond.

[Jim Koepke]

As a moderator on a different forum it is a simple courtesy to send a message to anyone whose post has been removed, blocked or locked as to why an action was taken.

That courtesy seems to be at the discretion of the moderator here on SMC, it would be a good standard operating procedure.

jtk

[jason rodrigue]

I'm not a mod but it sure stunk of advertising, especially as your first post.

Have you read the rules? It surely mentions this type of thing.

I can definitely see that. But I have been on here plenty just reading for the past 6 years. I was just excited to show this and yes it would have been my first post

[jason rodrigue]

I'm not a mod but it sure stunk of advertising, especially as your first post.

Have you read the rules? It surely mentions this type of thing.

Also I looked everywhere for rules...the closet thing I found was faq and it says nothing on this.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jason,

While it may have been your first post, if as Matt says it was blatant advertising, that is probably why it was removed.

Jim,

While a PM might be a courtesy, reading and obeying the TOSs should be too!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Also I looked everywhere for rules...the closet thing I found was faq and it says nothing on this.

Jason,

"Terms Of Service" at the bottom of every page including this lists the rules.

[jason rodrigue]

Jason,

"Terms Of Service" at the bottom of every page including this lists the rules.

Thanks! I honestly didn't even see that. Well I was just looking for feedback on my video. In no way was I advertising anything...especially not myself.. thanks for your help

[Jim Koepke]

Jim,

While a PM might be a courtesy, reading and obeying the TOSs should be too!

Yes, I have read the TOS. However not for a few years. Many are confused about posting a disallowed link to the point of being afraid to post any link.

Besides, how often do most people read the full instruction/rule book for anything?

IMO if a moderator can take the time to kill a post, they should have enough time to write a quick note to the original poster. It would save a lot of pixels in cases like this.

A recent post of mine was removed, not because of my original content but the unacceptable reactions of some other members. Fortunately the moderator did take the time to let me know the reason for its removal.

jtk

[jason rodrigue]

Yes, I have read the TOS. However not for a few years. Many are confused about posting a disallowed link to the point of being afraid to post any link.

Besides, how often do most people read the full instruction/rule book for anything?

IMO if a moderator can take the time to kill a post, they should have enough time to write a quick note to the original poster. It would save a lot of pixels in cases like this.

A recent post of mine was removed, not because of my original content but the unacceptable reactions of some other members. Fortunately the moderator did take the time to let me know the reason for its removal.

jtk

So, seeing as I know have my first official post under my belt...which forum should I post under?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Yes, I have read the TOS. However not for a few years. Many are confused about posting a disallowed link to the point of being afraid to post any link.

Besides, how often do most people read the full instruction/rule book for anything?

IMO if a moderator can take the time to kill a post, they should have enough time to write a quick note to the original poster. It would save a lot of pixels in cases like this.

A recent post of mine was removed, not because of my original content but the unacceptable reactions of some other members. Fortunately the moderator did take the time to let me know the reason for its removal.

jtk

Jim,

In no way was I hinting you hadn't read the TOSs or wasn't obeying them. Just for the record.

The TOSs covering links seems pretty clear to me. There are a number of folks who use that as an excuse to complain.

[Matt Day]

To the OP's point, where should he post it, if anywhere? If I took the time to make a video I'd want to share it too. But saying "check out my YouTube channel " on the first post is poor form. Should it be reworded? Should there be a minimum count requirement?

[Pat Barry]

Jim,

In no way was I hinting you hadn't read the TOSs or wasn't obeying them. Just for the record.

The TOSs covering links seems pretty clear to me. There are a number of folks who use that as an excuse to complain.

i personally think the TOS are hard to find. They hide way at the bottom of the pages where I bet not many actually see with any regularity. Not to mention the title is legalese and no one reads legalese. It would hep to put them at the top, re-title them something like "member rules"

[Myk Rian]

What I would like to know is why a Mod hasn't jumped in yet.