Can we get a comment on removing user-made Fanreal threads?

[Justinpassinthru]

I have noticed recent Fanreal threads getting locked and deleted by administrators over the last few days. It is my understanding that users can post non-TDF dolls as long as they are not promoting/spamming and the doll is not child-like. The threads that I saw deleted were of individual users, one of which was reviewing the doll that they purchased. I know Fanreal has a specific history with the board that got them removed, but the official response at that time was that users COULD still post information about their own off-brand dolls.

The last I checked, the policy does allow for review of non-TDF brand dolls. This is very important for those of us who come to the boards, specifically for reviews. Is this a new policy or is there a new person in charge of the Delete button that doesn't know better?

[Justinpassinthru]

To be clear, I noticed two threads.

One thread was a user made thread about the Fanreal Maria basically saying, "Hey everyone, look at this incredible doll," which was well deserved considering its level of realism. The thread did eventually involve some vendors saying they offer her. I guess this could arguably have become marketing a non-TDF doll in a very loose sense, but I'm not sure that requires shutting down the whole thread.

The other thread was a user that had bought a Fanreal Maria and was reviewing her. He put a Tifa head on the body. The thread was just people commenting and asking questions.

[ZZ48UUP]

Can I ask what happened with Fanreal for them to be removed? Is there an official post with an explanation as was done for Sinthetics years ago?

I really like Della, but I would like to know more about the incident before making a purchase as I do respect and support the decisions made by TDF.

[Gaijin]

I'm curious about that history with the board Fanreal had that got them removed.

I'm also worried about the thread's deletion's implications have for open discussion and review of our dolls. I don't want spam, or un-asked-for promotions here, and I certainly want to avoid dolls depicting minors. However, does this mean that dolls from brands not fiscally supporting TDF can't be shown or discussed here? What if a popular doll company like RealDoll goes out of business? Can we not discuss their dolls because it's no longer of monetary benefit to the TDF?

[Riwamix]

Hi, that user review was mine. I didn't realize there was a specific history behind them.

I misread the rules and ended up by posting the review in Silicone Dolls in General when I should have posted it here: viewforum.php?f=17

If a mod is reading this, I apologize, can you please resurrect my review and move it to the appropriate location?

[jiayi]

The reviews were removed per TDF ROC Rule1a. Using phrases like "My vendor is not TDF-approved yet but many folks in the GameLady thread have ordered from them." And "Feel free to send me a private message if you want to learn more." And "I have been shilling this brand" are all considered "Promotions." The rule is posted here and this thread is now locked.

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