Posting Link from one thread to another

[LVGfan]

It has been made clear to me that you are not allowed anymore to link other users posts from one thread to another.

For example

a. Model posting on her own thread matches a theme thread. ie: Interracial to Model A

or

b. Or a to different subject threads eg: model is posted in the Met Art Thread and is also wearing a Hat .... you cannot then link that posting to the Hat thread.

However my question is

Can I post a link from a posting I have made in

c. One theme eg: Russian Model to another theme thread eg Interracial if arguably the posting can be in both threads ?

d. Can I link a posting say in a theme thread eg: double penetration to the models actual thread ?

Naturally only 5 links a in any 24hrs.


I have fallen foul on this and received a warning and now confused as I do see other users seemingly do c and d and thought that this was not allowed.

Can a moderator please clarify these rules. Thanks in advance

[BCFC_1982]

I thought you were allowed 5 cross links in the modern section... Other boards/sections may have other rules so may explain your C & D.

It may be possible that a moderator is not aware of the posts in question.

[Moon Raker]

Originally Posted by LVGfan

It has been made clear to me that you are not allowed anymore to link other users posts from one thread to another. Naturally only 5 links a in any 24hrs. I have fallen foul on this and received a warning and now confused as I do see other users seemingly do c and d and thought that this was not allowed. Can a moderator please clarify these rules.

Clarification is certainly needed, I am aware of the '5 a day' rule but the first part of your post is certainly new to me and, I suspect, many others. And just what would be the point of that prohibition anyway? The x-ref benefits all VEF users as they do not have to use the search function and is likely to lead to extra 'thanks' for the OP. Surely a win/win situation?

[hos]

while it's no problem to crosslink a fetish-driven post (like from "redheads") to a model thread, it's somehow an issue if you crosslink a post to multiple other fetish driven threads. even more if the original post wasn't your own one, which - to me - always smells like fishing for reputation over other peoples work.

we all love new content, but copying same stuff over multiple themes makes content not just pretty redundant, it could be a real pain for those members who are just browsing "new posts".

but i definitly agree that a clear line is needed and it should be explained in an understandable way. it can't be that one section treats it like this while others treat it like that (or one mod does this and the other does that). this is just confusing, moreover not fair at all if some members get infractions while others aren't bothered for the same activity.

[BCFC_1982]

Hmmm. Points noted.

Personally speaking...I understand the whole "advertising your own posts" thing. i.e. posting once, then cross linking in other threads, possibly more than one etc.

What I try to do is post in the relevant thread, majority is FC material so I post in the Classic, Hardcore or Modern Models section thread and if the model has a thread on VEF I try to post in her thread as some members will subscribe to the model thread and not the other thread.

As you've pointed out elsewhere, the search function is fun...and you could argue it could easily be found but I'm trying to be more helpful for ease of access.

Now, advertising other people's posts - I do this time to time when I do a "summary" post in a models thread such as:
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...1&postcount=39

This will contain some of my posts but hopefully more of other people's than not.

As Moon Raker pointed out, we are trying to help. Honest. You could argue we're hand holding I suppose. That it is easier to find it out for oneself, but as a person who has spent ages on an index, I still get people asking about how can I get to (Sesame Street) *insert model's name here* on a frequent basis. It has been previously said that we should post material in appropriate thread and then link to it from the Model's thread.

We could look at tagging posts with phrases (DP would not be found on a search as it is too short or common?)

I'm aware of a rumblings in the force on the posting links to other members' posts but clarification is required.

I would argue, as always, that consistency is better - and by that, sorry WB, that we standardise rules to a degree across boards - so if a rule is in force about cross links, it should apply across VEF boards.

Just my humble opinion and apologies if anyone thinks I've gone off course.

Matron. Time for my medication please. Any mediation helpful

[hos]

Originally Posted by BCFC_1982

Now, advertising other people's posts - I do this time to time when I do a "summary" post in a models thread such as:
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...1&postcount=39

imho that's a perfect and fine crosslink post. i don't think this would be an issue for any mod.

but that's not the kind of multi-crosslink i was thinking of. i was rather thinking of this issue:

user "randomName" makes a post in redheads - a red haired mature with big saggy boobs, large areolae and stockings, having outdoor sex with 2 blokes.

now same user posts the same gallery (or movieclip) - entirely or as quote/crosslink to the following threads as well:

"milfs and mature ladies"
"outdoor sex"
"threeway sex"
"saggy boobs"
"babes in stockings"
"large areola boobs"

and because it's a set from a Penthouse mag, he posts the same set in the Mag section as well (because in this section, as in model threads, "completion of available content" is a desired aspect).

while the additional post to mag section is appreciated, posting to all these fetish driven themes would be quite bad, even if all themes fit the features of his posting. imho this post should only be placed inside 1 themed thread and - if the model is known - to the model thread. weeks or months later he (or someone else) may can add it to another themed thread. but this definitly shouldn't happen on the same day.

[palo5]

Originally Posted by LVGfan

Can a moderator please clarify these rules. Thanks in advance

Speaking for Classic Pornstars section, we have no problem with crosslinks. In fact, we welcome them, because otherwise some of the excellent scans posted in the magazine sections might never be associated with the right models, and they could go completely under the radar -- this is just one example of how crosslinks can be good

Even if it isn't your own work, we welcome the links. But in this case, you should give appropriate credit to the OP

We currently have no limit to the number of crosslinks you can post

[G-Type]

I can only support what the predecessors said and I think that the vast majority of Mods have good judgement to see and accept cross-links when it comes to content that either fits this and the other Model-Thread, when for example it comes to settings in which 2 or more Models interact.

If the cross-linked content is new to the other Model-thread as well, there shouldn´t be an issue at all.

Same goes the other way round when a nice set in a themed-thread would be a good addition to the Model-Thread (as being new in there) - this certainly is tolerated and shouldn´t be an issue too.

However -as Hos stated earlier- there is indeed the "infamous" possibility that some (known) comrades go for cross-post frenzies and seed one and the same set/clip in numerous general themed threads where it might fit too.

This is nothing but plain postcount-"pimping" IMHO...and most probably the reason why restrictions have (correctly) been implemented to prevent from such.
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[LVGfan]

Ok clearly this is worthy discussion.

So say for example I use this post of a Russian Model in this thread

http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...&postcount=882

Where a Russian model is doing an interracial set.

and then link it with 4 photo examples into the Interracial Pictures as a separate post - as its clearly a great set to include.

Is that in breach of rules ?

[G-Type]

Originally Posted by LVGfan

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and then link it with 4 photo examples into the Interracial Pictures as a separate post - as its clearly a great set to include.

Is that in breach of rules ?

Most probably "yes" and I guess that the warning you´d received was most probably due to that.

Don´t get me wrong, but I think that it´s best to directly discuss these cases with the Mods/SuperMods associated to the corresponding section. You are mainly active in the Modern Areas, so there are 7 people whom you could adress to.

However, your proposal of cross-linking from one "Themed Thread" (Russian Girls) into another "Themed Thread" (Interracial) is exactly what the predessesors and me thought to be borderline. You could theoretically find numerous "Themed Threads" where you could cross-link as well.

That would be too much, wouldn´t it?

As being said and to be on the safe side, I highly recommend to discuss these particular issues with the Mods in charge (preferably before you plan to post/cross-link)

What could be allowed here could be forbidden elsewhere...
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