Posted by Golden on 05-07-2008 07:14
#18
Thank you for such a well thought out post Dave.
The rules relating to submitting articles has been in place since CroydonPool.com started back in September 2004 and isn't something we put in place on a whim. You yourself know full well this rule exists as we've discussed it several times and one that you personally adhere to whenever you wish to advertise on this site.
In addition to this, 'Rainbow' is also fully aware of this rule as he has been pulled up on it before. I could have easily have pulled the thread there and then but kindly requested that someone submit an article, to which I got submission consisting of "See Thread!".
If someone can't be bothered to take 5 minutes to advertise the event properly then why should the people who work on this site give it any special dispensation when the rules are in place for everyone?
As for The Farley helping CroydonPool.com at the NSPCC weekend, forgive me but I don't recollect what constituted 'bending over backwards'? In addition, what about the numerous occasions CroydonPool.com helped The Farley? I don't see that being brought up anywhere but I'll stand correct should you present me with evidence of such . .
Rainbow's article has been received and is more than adequate for submission and has therefore been posted. His original post will be reinstated as per my previous posts and not because you decide to have your usual post-midnight pearls of wisdom.
As much as people would like to believe that I run this site for my own benefit, I can assure you that I've received nothing out of this site other than grief and personal expense. The rules are there for a reason and not just because I feel like it. As previously mentioned, articles are an important part of the site as there are various things that feed off of it and not from forum content. I shouldn't need to explain this as it's common sense but it seems that need is more than necessary.
Rainbow, on behalf of CroydonPool.com I wish you the best of luck with your event and hope you raise loads of ??? for a worthy cause.