Well on its face, everything is wrong with it. Suppose I found a very interesting story about Archie Karras (a gambler) and the story was on a site that didn't compete with you (say they sold cigars).
So I come in here and post the link:
Not A Link
Now I am not advertising my site, or a site that competes with you. But you will come behind me and remove that link!? :nono:
Links to gambling related topics on CNN? Surely you don't imagine that I am Steve Case shilling for CNN.
Why do you think they put the "http://" in the Forum Software?
It seems to me that you are engaged in a practice you imagine will keep your readers captive. You wall them off from any outside information. Strange given the power of the internet.
Jack - don't jump to any conclusions over my email address. I'm here like anybody else - to read, observe and contribute.
Yeah - I checked out the links - all "lesser" sites. Coincidence?
dr. freeze - who's a lying, dishonest, rat? I don't think you mean me - after all this is my first post and I am not shilling for anyone. :shrug:
I understand you don't want the place full of touts and wild claims, but the posting forums at BW (I guees I can't mention the names either) and MW aren't over run with that sort of thing.
The forum denizens are wise enough to ignore, if not scorn, these types.
Hey - just my .02