Hi all,
We are sorry that we've not been replying to queries regarding why threads are removed or retained. We've always been silent to this area of queries as it would involve revealing our internal policies that guide us in managing the forum. These policies are set internally and will evolve from time to time. That makes it hard for the policies to be published.
The example below is but one example which will illustrate how the forum has changed which resulted in evolving our policy.
As some of the long time participants of this community will know, when we first started, the forum was totally open. Registration was encouraged but not required. However, as the community grew, circumstances changed and mandatory registration became necessary. It was not something we wanted but forced upon us as things changed and the community developed.
As you can see, our internal policies will have to continuously evolve to adapt to the changing and maturing online culture. As such, the policies cannot be static.
We also don't publish the policies as we don't wish potential users with the intention to promote their products and services in the forum to circumvent "loopholes" in our policies and abuse the system. It is our wish to see and create a forum that is as open and sharing as possible; we do not want the forum to become a vehicle for commercial entities to create awareness for their products or services. We will do our best to keep the forum as open, objective and impartial as possible.
Our goal of this forum is always first and foremost the online community of wedding couples, parents and parents-to-be. The forum has many discussions on very varied topics. The forum has many discussions on non-advertisers too. Threads are not removed just because they are postings about non-advertisers. Our advertisers also DO NOT feedback to us to remove any particular thread just because they are competitors. Whether a thread is removed is based on internal policies and user feedback.
We appreciate everyone's understanding and hope that you would continue to give us your support.
Regards,
Chin Leng.