What makes an introduction an ad?

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[Poll]

The word seeking

25% (14)

The word want

9% (5)

The word play

1% (1)

none of the above

14% (8)

all of the above

18% (10)

other

29% (16)

Total Votes : 54

(last vote on : 11/7/2009 7:43:28 AM)
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Guest -> What makes an introduction an ad? (7/9/2004 7:23:29 PM)
As everyone who has read the rules of the forum knows, Ads are only allowed on the collarme.com side of the site. But just what does make something an ad?

LadyBeckett -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/9/2004 7:43:18 PM)
I suppose it would be soliciting responses here on the message boards. I attempted to vote but it wouldn't respond when I pushed the buttons. I guess saying "Take me I'm yours" would pretty much be out, huh? [;)]

proudsub -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/9/2004 7:51:07 PM)
The poll doesn't seem to be working. I think the problem is that most don't read the guidelines, so they see no problem posting an ad here.

LadyBeckett -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/9/2004 8:00:32 PM)
I've noticed that in the introductions, and I like the introduction feature, btw [;)]...that some are posting a copy of what may be in their profiles thinking the message boards are an extension of collarme in that way. Or...being a "lifestyle" site, they are introducing themselves in a "lifestyle" way, and stating what they seek, which is what brought them to collarme.

Whipenrod -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/10/2004 4:43:07 AM)
The way I saw it the 'ad' (bio/listings) is a section for speaking directly to play partners (the first step to 'negotiation"). In the "intro" I mentioned background info that is more 'out of role'. and how and why I came to BDSM in the first place. Lady Whipenrod

Guest -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/10/2004 1:58:29 PM)
I think I got the poll to work now. Not sure what was wrong with it. Thanks for the responses so far. M4

topcat -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/10/2004 3:08:13 PM)
Mod 4- It's working now. I clicked 'other' becuase what makes it an 'ad' in mymind, is the lack of any real info other than their search requirements. I'd think that it's a pretty wide grey line, so I think it would be best to just tolerate them in the intro section, and only chasten those that keep reposting it or bumping it. Stay warm, Lawrence

ModeratorOne -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/12/2004 7:25:30 AM)
I agree with TopCat You know it when you see it

Sinergy -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (7/12/2004 8:21:12 AM)
Hello, Not sure if this is a dissenting voice, but my take is as follows... An "introduction" should be a person talking about themselves. Describing their likes, etc. An "ad" would be a person talking about what they want, although I think words like "Any females from Fairbanks, AK, look me up" definitely make it an ad. It is a grey area, because part of what a person can use to describe themselves can be talking about their search criteria. Sinergy

madshysoul -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (4/7/2008 3:11:41 PM)
I would say it's entirely contextual. The purpose of an introduction (to me) is to communicate a handful of chosen details about yourself so that others can get to know you-the-person. So to me, an introduction that contained nothing but the same details than in a profile is an ad. However, an introduction that mentions your two dogs, love of rollerderby and passion for Italian cooking is different. It lets me respond to you-the-person, not you-the-kinkster.

Gemini1766 -> RE: What makes an introduction an ad? (4/7/2008 4:44:06 PM)
What I saw the other day was an add. Post number 1 by the offender, a pro domme, and in her message it was all about visiting her personal website, repeatedly putting in her web addy and info about what she will do for you as a Pro Domme. That is pure and simple advertising. Nothing in it was about her reason for coming here, just "I want your money come visit my website" kind of crap.

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