Got this email from someone today about his posting of the newest issue of the JoeCanuck.com Newsletter (#10) at Hi$$Tank.com
HI$$TANK
Just to let you know. We are not allowed to advertise unsponsored sites, in referring to your Joe Canuck thread...You will not be infracted but this is a warning...
MEMBER
Eh? JoeCanuck isn't selling anything, though. They're just another fansite that provides service to the fan... no money changing hands or anything.
How is that violating any rules?
HI$$TANK
It provides a service in which the service is information and such. It draws members from here and in fact is breaking the rules. HissTank members are not allowed to post links to any GI Joe news, online retailer, etc, that is not a sponsor...
HissTank Staff...
So, please do not supply any links to Hi$$Tank from this site anymore. Yes, I know we're no where near as big as Hi$$Tank, but I'm not eager about allowing links to a site that doesn't promote the hobby and toyline of GI Joe without them receiving monetary compensation. You don't start a fan site to make money from the fans, you do it for the love of the line and/or hobby.
JoeCanuck.com was made for Canadians first and foremost since sites like Hi$$Tank and YoJoe don't seem to cater to us Canucks. The newsletter does draw some new members to our site - but mainly Canadian members that would love to know when new releases are coming out in their own country. This immature action of Hi$$Tank.com shows it's owners true colours, and in doing so, leaves a blemish on the hobby of GI Joe online.
I'd like to thank all the sites that DO promote the JoeCanuck.com newsletter every month. You show that you support GI Joe and the hobby without something to "gain" from it. Thank you.
You have my full permission to post this thread in any links, forums, blogs, or such, just please include a return url back to this thread so people may have their own say on the matter.
Thank you,
Mike