Here is how the IMs went, entirely unedited:
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Hi. Your blog contains multiple rotating ads and therefore it's not allowed to be linked in your signature. You can replace the link if the ads are removed. Here is a link to our rules.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/
Thanks for understanding
Cliff
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I have read the rules you linked to and it says NO SUCH THING that I can find. Please point out the exact phrase you are referring to.
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Here is the paragraph under signature standards.
" Signatures must be setup in your profile rather than manually added to your messages. They will appear at the bottom of every post you make.
Signatures must be kept to a maximum of three lines (including blank lines) and contain no more than one link. (non-commercial).
Signatures may not include email addresses, links to competing websites, prompts to contact or a sales pitch.
Signatures must follow our forums posting standards and only one line may be bolded. "
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That says nothing about "no ads on your personal website".
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Your " personal website " that you refer to as a blog was linked in your signature and as mentioned has multiple ads running in it which makes it commercial and therefore not allowed here.
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You sir, are full of ****. I am closing out my IRV2 account and will not be recommending this site to anyone, ever.
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The **** was "shit" edited by the forum software. It kinds of ruins the effect haha.