User talk:Chris1979

from WP:SPAM. "Adding external links to an article for the purpose of promoting a website or a product is not allowed, and is considered to be spam. Although the specific links may be allowed under some circumstances, repeatedly adding links will in most cases result in all of them being removed."

211.27.111.188 23:08, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

AMA
Hi, I've had a look at your request for advocacy (or advice). It certainly does not seem that the link you added was spam, although spam in the external links is a recurring problem so misunderstandings can happen. You've done everything entirely right so far, not engaging in an edit war to re-add the information and requesting assistance.

The guideline for this is here. Perhaps relevant here is the inclusion of "discussion forums" under "Links normally to be avoided", however, I advise reading the page thoroughly yourself to form your own opinion (I am not familiar with the website or article topic in question - it may be more than a forum). If you still feel the link belongs, try raising the issue on the article's talk page arguing why you think it should be included. Then, if there is consensus to include on the talk page you can reinsert the link. Ask me if you have any questions. Thanks. Trebor 23:04, 4 December 2006 (UTC)