Should Ads for Restaurants be allowed on Message Boards?

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:24am

I see a trend with a couple of current threads that are soliciting posters to dine at the originator of the thread's friend's restaurant. Even going so far a offering coupons.

Is that permissible? Should it be?





I say "no." Message boards should be a haven from ads for restaurants (other than the ones paid for by the establishment on the side bar, or if someone posts a link in their signature to the "soup du jour").

What do you think?


p.s. There was offense taken to my choice of words, "soup du jour," and for that I have already apologized. How was I to know they don't serve soup in Sushi restaurants?

[zzannahk]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:26am

is there really no sushi soup? someone should invent that.

[DG]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:27am

"is there really no sushi soup?"

It's called 'Ceviche'.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:29am

Who you calling a ceviche?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:30am

Oh my GOD, those threads are so annoying. Gone with them, I say!

[BoxFive]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 1:31am

I find the threads tasteless, people pay good money to advertise on websites, it's sneaky and rotten.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 5:56am

People write to me all the time asking for good places to eat before the theater. PS I did tell everyone the owner is a friend of mine.
I adore his food. I was also giving BWW members the opportunity to get a freebie with any entree.
It is a win win for everyone. Just a note, I do not benefit, from this. I am trying to help a restaurant that has good food and the members of BWW can get a free wine from it.
Cheers to the snake pit.

PS For all the members who constantly write to me for restaurant advice this thread was for you.
Updated On: 4/11/06 at 05:56 AM

[zzannahk]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 5:59am

in Corine2's defense there is often threads on "where should I stay and where should i eat" however if people simply look to the left under features thy would see both a HOTEL FINDER and a RESTAURANT GUIDE, just like the seacrh feature, USE IT!!

[etoile]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 7:07am

Sueleen, you had me at should ads.

And about a certain Times Square restaurant, when I've gone there I've been offered free saki without having to drop any names.

[Craig]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:06am

"soup du jour" ??

At sushi restaurants there is only one soup du jour - Miso

[Mamie]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:40am

As long as it's been brought up - re the hotel and restaurant guides on the left, just how do I read the individual reviews? I still can't figure it out. All I see is some stars and I have no idea why those stars are there. I really don't consider those 'guides' to be much help without reading the actual reviews.

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:53am

c'mon. don't you moderators even understand sarcasm?!?

[shameless]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:54am

That's why I love the sushi place near my house. It's actually a Japanese/Chinese restaurant, so I can sub the Wonton for the Miso.

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:55am

3 entries found for sarcasm.

sar·casm Pronunciation Key (särkzm)
noun
1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to
make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.
3. The use of sarcasm. See Synonyms at wit.

[shameless]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 8:59am

So, you're saying I can't express my preference for wonton over miso in this thread.

[vbplayer]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:00am

Those posts are the devils spawn and should be deleted.

[Craig]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:01am

Robbo. I get sarcasm as well as double entendres. Who said my response was anything short of sarcastic as well?

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:02am

craig, i'm speaking of my (now deleted) response.

[shameless]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:04am

Robb, I'm beginning to think that you type in invisible ink.

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:07am

LMAO, shameless. at this rate, i'll be back to "stand-by" before the end of the month...

[shameless]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:12am

Hey, it could happen. I heard that every time they delete a post it's 5 demerits. You are in big trouble, Mister.

[Craig]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:12am

Oh no, RobbO. You are definitely legendary.

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:31am

oh, craig, you're gonna make me blush.

[Calvin]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:38am

RobbO, doll, did you use the "N" word again?

Not that one. The one that rhymes with a Bostonian's pronunciation of "rambler."

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/11/06 at 9:40am

nope. never uttered that dirty word. i only spoke of jose'.