Discussing Ideas (not scenes)

[Ace]

While I think it's not always necessary, I do appreciate Fred's attempt to not derail the initial subject of the topic by re-routing to a different location for what some might consider a branching conversation. The irony of this practice yielding an entirely new discussion that had to be sequestered to a third location is not lost on me, however. I think it's pretty funny actually.

[dlodoski]

There's nothing in the rules that states that producers cannot discuss their work outside of the producers' forums. Dave frequently talks about what MPV does. There might be a gentleman's agreement in place about not actively promoting products and services, but partaking in normal forum activity is not something that most would consider to be promotional activity.

The rule in question does not apply to regular forum members, so it's not 'listed'. It was agreed to early on, and has to do with producers themselves mentioning specific product (scenes) in the public area of the board. It does not apply to production philosophy.

This 'internal' rule has been clear from the beginning, and I have been very consistent when called upon to either interpret or enforce it.

Invoking the rule to comment about something someone is not going to produce doesn't make sense.

Yes, but in this case its something I would consider doing.

Then, just say so.

Once you get to point of needing to reference a specific scene, that would be the time to re-direct to the producer area.

Well fair enough. Actually, I DID say so in the reply to Ace, but from this point on I think what you are saying is the only thing barred from the public forums is mention of specific products (and I presume services).

"The rule in question does not apply to regular forum members, so it's not 'listed'. It was agreed to early on, and has to do with producers themselves mentioning specific product (scenes) in the public area of the board." -- Is actually what I wrote.