Should we be allowed to post "solo cruiser roll calls" here?

[CruisinLJ]

I know what the rules say... ALL roll calls are to be handled in the roll call forum. BUT... How many posts have they removed in this forum because me, like many, think that it makes sense to have solo cruisers post here... I am more comfortable sending my roll call to like minded individuals than out to the families and others that wouldn't care about it. Besides, if you're surfing this board, you're most likely a solo cruiser or one of the many members that offer their view of cruising to everyone, solo or not.

 

All of the people like me have posted solo/single rolls calls here and had them deleted. Which leads to my follow up question... when the hosts see them, why not just move it to the roll call boards? Oops... that's probably in the rules. (silly me for not taking a coule hours to review and study them ;) )

 

I guess the reall big question is... what is the big deal? Oh... and please don't cut and paste the rule here... i've read it. It just seems like this should be more free, more casual... especially because we're all here talking about fun vacations.

 

I guess, the bigger questions is... does this post get deleted because it disagrees with the hosts rules or do they leave it open for discussion. Time will tell.

 

If they leave it open, let me know your thoughts. even if you disagree. Please don't get a lecture going or get righteous, no matter what side you're on. Just looking to get a valuable discussion going. If I'm in the minority, OK, if not, maybe the host will offer us support for a change.

 

Thanks for listening. time to go to the roll call board and post my 'search for solos' post :D

 

KEEP ON CRUISIN'

[kitty9]

Well, there is past practice of allowing separate roll calls on other boards. Crystal has their roll calls right there ON that board. So I can't see what the problem would be with that here.

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Crystal Cruises is a cruise line that so far, does not have a Roll Call forum. Therefore, Crystal Roll Call threads should appear in the All Other Cruise Lines Roll Call Forum. I'm not the host assigned to the Crystal Cruises forum so I cannot help on why Roll Calls are there instead of in the All Other Cruise Lines Roll Call Forum.

 

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Solo Cruisers Do you leave your cares -- and everyone -- behind when you cruise?

 

Last time I checked, Solo Cruisers is not a cruise line.

 

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Since this thread contains discussion of management policies, procedures and post deletions, it should be removed without notice per the Guidelines. Instead, I am closing the thread so this reply can be seen.

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