| Hello,
I do not know where to post this, but I hope the mods will move it to the proper forum.
I have been reading this forum for a while. I love it, but never posted. It has helped me understand pearls and their rare beauty.
I have also been a member on Pricescope for about 5 years. I posted there as Ann. About 6 mos. ago I mentioned this forum on PS to a member asking a question about pearls. Then early last week I provided a link to a pearl vendor for PS member that was looking for pearl earrings. I have been banned for trying to help - can you believe it.
The first infraction of mentioning this forum, the mod on PS said this forum was spamming Pricescope. Well, I had no idea what spamming is, still don't. Then, last week, I posted a link to a vendor who posts here.
I truly meant no harm. I had several e-mails back and forth with the mod and he said I violated the policies. I didn't read anything in the policies about not mentioning pearls. There have been questions posted on PS about pearls, but not many. Why would the mod even allow the question to be posted if he didn't want any pearl info on his forum? Surely some PS'er would answer, then wham, you are banned.
I hope those of you who read this forum and also participate on PS head the warning. Just don't even mention pearls if you want to continue being a member. I am thankful this forum seems to allow open discussion of pearls. Thank you all for being here. I look forward to more pearl reading now that my diamond education has come to a halt.  |