420
Founder
We have a dilemma when someone constantly recommends the same thing with links and pics over and over again, because that crosses the line from reference, into promotional. The real problem is mostly segregated to seeds and LED lights, because those are the two most likely types of dealers who create fake accounts pretending to be members, only here to promote their products without having to pay to advertise. This is why we don't allow photos or links to non sponsored seed banks or LED sellers specifically. This guideline does not apply to any other grow supplies, unless it's on Amazon or due to a conflict of interest for some reason.
Non-linked references to non-sponsor seed banks are permitted because we encourage data sharing amongst members as much as possible: 420 Magazine is here for information, help and support.
Non-linked references to non-sponsor LEDs may be permitted on a case by case basis, provided they are not being showcased, photographed and/or promoted in any way.
For absolute clarity, here is the difference between what we call "reference" and what is considered "promotional" aka spamming.
Reference: Members want to help each other by sharing what they use to grow and where to find it, especially when helping someone with a problem. This is completely fine and needed, in order to maintain such a large community of growers sharing and helping each other.
Promotional: A first post that bumps an old thread to post a link to a site selling a product is usually a sign of a spammer who came to promote their products without paying for advertising, which we call "sidestepping". Repeat recommendations to the same site and/or product are also regarded as spam and are dealt with as such.
Non-linked references to non-sponsor seed banks are permitted because we encourage data sharing amongst members as much as possible: 420 Magazine is here for information, help and support.
Non-linked references to non-sponsor LEDs may be permitted on a case by case basis, provided they are not being showcased, photographed and/or promoted in any way.
For absolute clarity, here is the difference between what we call "reference" and what is considered "promotional" aka spamming.
Reference: Members want to help each other by sharing what they use to grow and where to find it, especially when helping someone with a problem. This is completely fine and needed, in order to maintain such a large community of growers sharing and helping each other.
Promotional: A first post that bumps an old thread to post a link to a site selling a product is usually a sign of a spammer who came to promote their products without paying for advertising, which we call "sidestepping". Repeat recommendations to the same site and/or product are also regarded as spam and are dealt with as such.
