*Important: Generosity of Cruise Critic Members

[LauraS]

Hi Folks:

 

We've been so proud of our Cruise Critic members who unselfishly pack goodies, supplies and yes...even send money...to organizations located in various ports of call around the world.

 

Judging by the number of e-mails I have received over the past few months, many of you are concerned regarding the validity of some of these organizations -- and also with the fact that many are now posting on the forums in order to obtain donations. Additionally, there is an undercurrent of competitiveness with regard to these agencies, which many of you are displeased with.

 

Therefore, since Cruise Critic has no control over the validity of the information we will no longer allow organizations to "ask" our members for donations through the forums. Additionally, the discussion of donations or members collecting donations to bring along on their cruises is not allowed.

 

All posts regarding donations will be removed from the boards, thus allowing our members to continuing discussing visiting these ports, and finding interesting and fun shore excursion information.