New Rule? “Source has link to donations page”

So I just got a thread removed, as the YouTube video I linked to (100,000+ views) had a “donation link” in the description. (It was the channel’s BTC address)

I didn’t realise that was against the rules. If so, why are Reddit & Wikipedia links allowed? They are both asking for donations. As is Archive.org.

I embedded the video in the post, meaning you wouldn’t ever see the description unless you opened it in a new tab and scrolled down.

So, my question is whether this is actually a rule or just because my post was in the Crypto section and/or posted by me.

That is not a new rule at all... that video was a promotional video where the person who posted it was asking for donations.

We don't allow promotional material on BHW without the site owner getting compensated.

Check out the terms of service. https://www.blackhatworld.com/help/terms
Specifically -
3.9 Contests, Sweepstakes and Requests for donations is prohibited without Admin approval.

3.10 Charitable donations - any links / threads relating to charity donations should be processed through approved charity pages on http://justgiving.com or similar.

Definitive answer provided - thread closed.