Since the addition of the two new Sub-forums under the Other section, "Serious Discussion" and "Ivory Tower" I am wondering if the campaign rules ought to be amended, or do you intend on qualifying posts in those sections for payment?
Yes, those need to be adjusted. I've assumed common sense dictates that you wont be paid in sections where your signatures wont be displayed, but it's better to spell that out and add a direct rule about it,
if only for the purpose of avoiding confusion or possible conflicts.
I'm going to assume that posts in this section will not be counted, however I think it would be impressively revolutionary to be a signature campaign that promotes usage of these sections even without it directly displaying signatures.
To be honest, I'm torn when it comes to that new section.
I think it is a good test case, but I also think other solutions (eg the new merit systems) are needed and can do way more than banning posts with content to a subsection.
Anyway, not gonna go too far off topic about my own view on how to fight spam, I've stated that more than enough in the appropriate sections, so anyone can figure out what I think/suggest.
