the membership has long had a problem tolerating unsolicited advertising. Yes, there is advertising on this site. The HUGE difference is the advertising on the site pays the bills so the membership can enjoy the site for free. Unsolicited advertising via forum posts does not contribute to the site's income, may compete with paying advertisers' products, and therefore has no tolerable value.

Commercial links relevant to the subject under discussion don't qualify as 'unsolicited'. eye-tea was mistaken is his classification of your message.