Advertising not recommending?

It does seem a very strange decision. Both the wine and farm shop threads have been running for two years and contain multiple recommendations. It's going to be a very bland forum if we can't mention any products by name.☹️

I can't understand the decision, either.  I have recently posted twice on here about Curry's having a special offer on Google Chromecast - because I thought it would be of interest to members - and it was relevant to the respective threads.

Afterwards, I expected it to be taken down - but it hasn't - so where is the consistency?

I thought it  was tips like this that brought value to the forum.

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 Don't mention the other club.................

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There has recently been a thread from a newcomer both to the forum and to caravanning in general asking for advice on security devices. Several members have kindly taken the trouble to answer and one of the products mentioned has resulted in this new member deciding to go along with it and purchase said item. This is exactly what the forum should be about. Advice sought, advice given.

If there is to be a blanket ban on these types of discussions then you might as well close the forum down.

It might be the "amping and aravanning lub" 

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Extremely inconsistent as shown above, which makes me think it is one mod's interpretation being applied and not 'official' thinking?

for example I talked about Meindl boots, why is that still there?

or this https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/caravan-motorhome-chat/where-to-eat/

or this https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/tips-for-making-caravanning-touring-cheaper/aldi-camping-stuff/

or:

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/tips-for-making-caravanning-touring-cheaper/toilet-fluid/

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/tips-for-making-caravanning-touring-cheaper/cotswold-outdoors-2/

 

Might as well get rid of the Tips for making Caravanning & Touring Cheaper section?

Even odder - my post about $ain$bury$ wine offer appears to have been moved from the "How to make caravanning cheaper" section to the "food & drink" section with no explanation. Presumably it's not regarded as advertising there?