Having a real problem locating current rules and policies for the forums other than accidentally found in-line in threads.

Suggestions: Having the rules and policies under the FAQ menu would be ideal, plus as stickies at the head of the column.

One set of rules found posted in the threads states, in part, "No commercial advertising except as approved by the mayor."

What is the process for approval for commercial ads, as there is a large ad here
#### Mac Mini Clearance Specials! #### which has obviously been approved.

Thanks
Trevor

That ad has obviously been approved because it was posted by the mayor himself for his stores..

To best found out the rules for more commercial advertising send a PM off to ehMax and/or Heart. (ehMax being on holidays now, so try Heart) and one of them should be able to lay it out for you. That said, once ehMax gets back we'll have to see what we can do about getting the rules that used to be displayed back on display again.

Yeah, my question was along the lines of what the procedure is for those of us who don't have a direct neural connection to the decision-making apparatus of the guy in charge...

The rules are posted during the registration process. You can always logoff, then click the register button to see them. We are currently not accepting any new advertising at the moment. Although you can always sign up for Google Advertising and set targets that may show your ad on this site.

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It is a fine line between, free form and paying the bills.

Let's talk about it a little, kinda free form, what were you thinking?
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Heart at ehMac dot ca


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