[theme-reviewers] Question

[Edward Caissie]

I would say not acceptable as a sub-menu from the Appearance menu item ...
other placements as discussed would probably be fine (commented as sight
unseen).


Cais.


On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM, James Laws <jamielaws at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chip,
>
> I can see what you mean and Definitely not as a default tab. My thought is
> I don't have a problem with a theme or plugin developer pitching me more of
> their products within their product. If I like the one I'm using I might
> like their other stuff. If I don't, I won't have whatever they offer
> installed to show me that in the first place.
>
> I agree that it should be done in a professional (not spammy)
> and unobtrusive way.
>
> I'm open to being completely wrong on this issue though. :)
>
> James
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Chip Bennett <chip at chipbennett.net> wrote:
>
>> Yes, the additional appearance sub-menu page is an issue, as well. I
>> think additional Theme *documentation* is perfectly acceptable as an
>> additional sub-menu page (though the awesome new Contextual Help
>> functionality makes even that not really necessary). But this is an
>> advertising page.
>>
>> As an additional tab on the Theme's settings page? Hmm... still seems to
>> be "gray area" to me, but at least it would be unobtrusive (provided that
>> it is not the *default* tab).
>>
>> Chip
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Caroline Moore <calobee at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I'd say fine if it's a link from a Theme Options page but not as a link
>>> within the Appearance menu itself.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Chip Bennett <chip at chipbennett.net>wrote:
>>>
>>>> My initial, gut reaction to that is to say that it's *not* allowed. I
>>>> think it constitutes advertising beyond what is currently allowed, and
>>>> would be more appropriate as ThemeURI or AuthorURI content. But I'd be
>>>> interested to hear what others think.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Chip
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 7:18 AM, Nisha Singh <nisha at amiworks.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello
>>>>>
>>>>> In the theme that I am reviewing (ticket/7184) theme author has added
>>>>> a 'more themes' link in appearnaces menu, where it lists around 26 of his
>>>>> themes with descriptions. Is it allowed or not?
>>>>>
>>>>> Waiting for answer
>>>>> Nishasingh
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