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Dude, you're having a rough start and usually that doesn't end well. You're trying to post in a closed thread, double posting and trying to post links and you said you read the policy twice? Ok, that's like a total first but I'm telling you read first and then post cause I know from experience this might be my last message to you as a member, no joke. Better to ask questions if you're unsure.

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I'm really sorry. Regarding the links, I thought external links. Never dawned on me that posting an internal link was a problem. Would you mind explaining why this is an issue? (If that is [explained], I'll see why when I read the policy again) Also, sorry about the posting to a closed thread. Since I was able to view the content I wrongly assumed it was open. Anyway, I am no longer traveling and can spend more time looking into protocol.

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Dude, you can post internal links but you're new so you don't have the 'power' yet. If you're using the mobile version then definitely switch to full or executive so you can like see better what the community is all about.

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Hi Redcloud! As you wait for your character to be approved there are many options around the community you can explore: discussions, Arcade, role-playing games where you do not have to wait on a GM, add your photos, etc. Yes, do read, it will give you a better idea of how the community is managed and what is expected from everyone.

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Hey, I have a few questions that you might be able to help me with. I was hoping for a GM to take a look at one of my character sheets, and I asked him how to do this, expecting there to be a problem with the posting of external links (Because I ran into this earlier). Can you clarify why this is such a problem? Honestly, I totally get the idea for a free space to converse with respect and clarity. I am a literature professor at a university, and I constantly run up against how anonymity brings out the worst in people. So, I am not trying to be sneaky or anything like that (And an external link to a public folder is still public). But, I was hoping if you could explain the rationale for such a measure, especially when a player wishes for a GM to take a look at a document. Again, I am not trying to be resistant or contrarian. I am just a bit baffled. I haven't ever been banned from a forum. I haven't ever run afoul of moderators. But I get the sense that I am messing up here, and I'd really like to understand better. As far as I can tell, I couldn't find anything about why external links are banned. Thanks! And sorry for the trouble!

Edited: redcloud on 4th Aug, 2013 - 12:48am

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Redcloud, you said you had a few questions but I only saw one and the rest seems to be a complaint. If you have really read that Constructive Posting Policy then you should have seen:

You should also understand:

These are all things you agreed to before you joined, therefore it is not now time to wonder about them since you already agreed to keep them upon registering.

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Thanks for the speedy reply. I guess I was confused because, technically, a hyperlink to a document/file on an open web server is public. I wasn't asking him for a private conversation. I wasn't giving him any private information. I was asking him to simply click a link, which anyone else could do in the thread, and view the document. So, this is why I had the disconnect. And I am certainly not trying to debate these rules. Just trying to understand. I am still confused as to why this is a problem. And now I am very curious. So please don't take this the wrong way and think I am being priggish or a pain. I promise, I'm not. If we're simply talking about an issue to encourage people to upgrade, I get it. But it seems we're talking about a protocol issue designed for better communication, and that's why I'm inquiring--because I simply wanted a better way for him to review my character sheet. Sorry for the trouble!

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Apart from one member stating clearly that you would not have been able to post ANY links (Even if it were allowed such as an internal link):

You now revert to wanting to Post an external link.

The real curiosity here is NOT our policy, which has been in existence for over a decade, but your constant insistent need to add a link and your inability to follow the direction given.

As the Administrator let me spell it out for you: Do not post any links and do not ask Members to look at your links or to contact you in any way or form. The ONLY communication here is within these Posts - period.

Now we are all very busy and you are here for just a game. I hope that is clear enough that I should not have to be disturbed again by Moderators to check your Introduction.