I'd reckon the People's Republic of we're a company that's sick shit of having to explain some of the rot that gets posted here to our advertisers is more accurate.
Also, fair play to Adminy for taking what is going to be a very unpopular decision in some quarters.
If something is free, you are the product.
Without posters there is no content and no advertising revenue. This website doesnt exist for altruistic reasons like. People don't log in for the articles or the gig guide. Ive never read either.