"got banned" question

[cfrank73]

I got a temporary ban (for a week) with the following:

Spamming non direct and affiliate links.

Now, I had 3 links in one post, all going to Home Depot's website when they had BBQs on clearance...

I'm not sure what I did wrong?

[Sally888]

Hi there, they linked to another site, and one of them had a virus warning. Please direct link only.

[cfrank73]

While the links went directly to homedepot if I recall correctly, even if they did go to a site with a virus warning, that wasn't a little heavy handed? Not deleting the post and/or PM'ing me, just a ban with a vague/inaccurate message?

It's your show so that is obviously your prerogative, just not very inviting for a new user...

Thanks for your time and responding, regardless of the message.

Hi there, they linked to another site, and one of them had a virus warning. Please direct link only.

[madchives]

crappola, so sorry cfrank - sometimes sites do have silly rules.
i've been banned from here before - but for arguing with an idiot.

crazy you would for a link - - - dingbats

WHERE'S THE DISLIKE BUTTON?

[FallenPixels]

Frank, they probably would just send it for a long term user, but there are so many spammers signing up to SC that links that cause issues from a new user are seen as spam - the mods aren't perfect but it is understandable given all the spammers

[Sally888]

A pm was sent and then another post was made.

Expiring because of Madchives usual drama.