Why are some threads or posts pulled?

[CruiseFever]

[font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][b]Here are some possible answers.[/b][/size][/font]



[font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][b]Most commonly, removed posts are a clear violation of the [/b][/size][/font][url="http://www.cruisecritic.com/community/guide.cfm"][font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][color=#800080][b]Cruise Critic: Community Guidelines[/b][/color][/size][/font][/url][size=3][b][font=VAG Rounded Th] that we all agree to each time we come into this forum. They’re designed to produce an unbiased, reliable source of cruise information and foster discussion of cruise related topics in a manner that promotes active involvement of all members. [/font][/b][/size]


[size=3][b][font=VAG Rounded Th]The community guidelines create an online environment that allows ALL members to participate without fear of ridicule or harassment. [/font][/b][/size]


[font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][b]We get more new members every day, people from all walks of life coming here to find the answers to and discuss their cruise-related questions. The vast wealth of information held by the many well-traveled members of the board is a great resource to them. Our community guidelines foster a welcoming attitude and helpful ambiance on the board..[/b][/size][/font]


[font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][b]Those well-seasoned travelers and “regulars” to this board are highly valued and enjoy feeling a part of the community we all have created here. The community guidelines provide direction to this group of members as well, fostering courteous and accurate threads and replies.[/b][/size][/font]


[font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][b]A common question that comes up is “Why was this thread pulled when another one that was similar was not?” In most cases the one that was not pulled was [color=red]cruise related[/color] and the one that was pulled was not. It’s just that simple.[/b][/size][/font]

[b][font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3]If you have questions about anything related to this or about a particular post[color=red] of yours[/color] that has been removed, feel free to write to [/size][/font][/b][email="community@cruisecritic.com"][font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3][color=#0000ff][b]community@cruisecritic.com[/b][/color][/size][/font][/email][b][font=VAG Rounded Th][size=3] or [email="supervisor@cruisecritic.com"][font=Arial][color=#0000ff]supervisor@cruisecritic.com[/color][/font][/email].[/size][/font][/b]