@clickwithtina We're a STEM instance. If you're writing up a project you're doing, and want to link the parts used, affiliate links are not markedly worse than plain links. If the whole point of your posts is to advertise, though, you'll likely fall under our rule about "Any account setup solely to advertise a product or service" and catch a ban. You can see our full rules at https://qoto.org/about/more .
@freemo is the guy to talk to if you have more specific questions about what's allowed.
In case you misunderstood:
If the whole point of your posts is to advertise, though, you’ll likely fall under our rule
Your posts here and here are exactly what I described. The only reason you’re not banned is that you’ve previously been responsive to the moderators, so you’re getting a second chance in hopes that you’ll amend your behaviour and be part of QOTO.
I have, however, silenced your account to prevent you from causing further annoyance to users on QOTO and the wider Fediverse, who have complained of your conduct. This means that none of your posts will be published on the main timeline, although they’ll remain visible if anyone clicks through to your profile. If you persist in trying to advertise, I or another mod will remove your account entirely. If you want your account unsilenced, we’ll need your word that you’ll abide by QOTO’s rules.
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Hi another moderator chiming in here. I reviewed your account and it seems to be a 100% commercially oriented account (your selling stuff and not being part of the community in any meaningful way). I would suggest we suspend and delete your account in 24 hours if you do not ensure us this wont continue. I also suggest we immediately delete all your existing commercial posts (which I will be doing shortly after sending this response.
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