One thing I CAN cover quite simply. When I see people ask why they are not listed as an "Owner" or a "Member", the FIRST thing I do is check their profile for a VIN (for "Owner") and/or a VCA Member number (for "Member"). Having found both of the accounts (who asked above) missing ALL of that data....you get nothing. It is quite simple, this matter. Had either of you entered this information I would have sorted it out about 20 seconds BEFORE I started writing this.
As for advertisements....I don't personally come looking for them, assuming that people will follow the rules. However...when there is one that warrants removal, I do so. Now, you might see one before I do....then the perception is that it unfairly gets to stay. The real truth is....I just haven't seen it yet.
As we have done for YEARS (like 7), if a VCA Member posts their FREE ad in the Classifieds, we usually allow a little "Hey, I just posted my crap in the Classifieds...here is a link" type of thread. Post your stuff on Ebay, then post here....it will get removed.
Is everything perfect, 100% of the time? Nope, but that is how it is.
From sunny Annapolis....me.