Re: OOC - Discussion
I'm ok with the rules being adjusted. Should probably change the rules first.
Perhaps require that games (in or off) Rpol must have had at least one of their mechanics discussed in a thread here prior to a link being posted. Discussion requiring that at least one other person has provided feedback on the thread before such a link is posted. (If we allow the link to be posted in the appropriate qualifying thread). Alternately, we could have a advertisements thread that a GM can past a simple link and description at the request of a member based on some criteria.
The discussion bit keeping someone from simply spamming. They have to be willing to wait for interest before being able to post a link that might be seen as an advertisement.
If we do a GM managed thread, we could make a post with a description, a link to one or more in forum links of the relevant discussions, and a single link to their game content.
Just quick thoughts...
Being able to point people to beta/playtest games seems relevant to game design. Might not even have to limit them to one resource link and one playtest game, as long as they can't generate lots of noise by bumps. If a designer wishes to have a playtest resource post made, they point the GM to their relevant current threads, and and their current resource links they need. If the GM makes the post as the user they can update it, but it won't produce bumps on the notice thread.
We can have guidelines on acceptable types of links, with complaints potentially causing the post contents to be emptied and locked. But primarily I see guidelines being no links to any adult content without clearly being designated.
No gratuitous/unnecessary use of formatting. (Lots of color changes, font increasing, etc.). And no bumping in threads just to get people to refer back to your advertisement.