I realize that the policies are in place to police things (lots of users here) but... I simply can't review all the rules or TOS each time I come here. it would take too much time and is unrealistic. Today I got a point infraction for posting something for $1 and found out it goes in freebies. Last time I was here I got a 3 day ban coz I posted "please pm me" Again, I understand the necessity, but perhaps things aren't right. I value the community and services here and have never been rude or anything towards the community that would justify banning me. I wish I had an actual suggestion for you. But wanted to let you know that its next to impossible for me (and many) to re-read the rules every visit. Wish I had more to contribute but thought I should bring this to your attention. I know I can't be the only one thinking this. Spoke to a dozen people in the last week and they all agree, and have seen similar comments here and other boards about all this. No disrespect. Just providing feedback.
I can understand your frustration, especially since that sticky has only been up for two years: Anything $5.00 or Lower Belongs in the Freebies Forum
As tiktok noted, neither of the rules you mentioned is at all new - around for a year or more in each case. You also recently had to sign off stating you read the rules when they were updated. You therefore either knew the rules and chose to ignore them or you lied when you confirmed that you did, which really isn't our problem. It's not like members weren't notified when the main rules were updated.