What I was trying to say was I would like to post well over 10% with my content. From my understanding, the TOS states "If over 10% AND you do not participate". Since "and" means in addition, I could post over 10% as long as I am active in my post.

Since I write using the research format and I will participate heavily answering questions, having discussions and supporting my argument, that usually takes up a lot of my time.

As you can see here, I respond to every comment, I will not be selling anything and all of my work is cited. I would think that would be acceptable as spam is usually commercial, irrelevant and inappropriate.

Reddit ( not very intellectual, hoping here is better): has the same rule but no issues since I comment and also use text posts.

Newsvine (a lot of bias): Self promotion is acceptable as long as it is text post and not links.

Hubski (mostly dead): self-promotion is fine as long as it is not spammy in nature.

I like to ensure I respect the rules, and very transparent (my name matches my site)and am welcome. That is why I am asking first =)

Honestly, I wish I knew of all these sites before I bought a 3-year web host. However, since I am frugal, I will continue to post there too.