I have seen that this forum does not consider it inappropriate when some member makes a post or thread about a competing forum. I am a member of other popular forums and they do not allow mention of competing forums as it is free advertising for them.
What is the opinion of members about this? Is it fine allowing members here to promote or mention competing forums without paying this forum owner or taking his permission ?
Although you were registered here 6+ years ago, I guess you were not active enough during that time, If you did, you would know that there were even paid campaign signatures here that promoted other forums. Until now, quite a lot of attention has been paid here to freedom of speech and Bitcointalk is one of the few places where it is allowed to discuss almost anything. (Some red lines still exist)
Otherwise, Bitcointalk has no competition, and what is the competition in this case at all?