On the antiques subreddit, there’s a special ban for “dating”-jokes

On the antiques subreddit, there’s a special ban for making jokes about “dating” an object. A chair. A table. Anything.

Rule 8. Do not post things that contribute nothing. And do not make jokes, especially about the word "date".
Everything posted or commented here must contribute something in good faith to the community. Do not share things that contribute nothing. Do not make jokes when somebody is asking a serious question. Never make jokes about the use of the word "date" in relation to dating antiques.

And that's why...

Question: Help me date this old desk? (USA)

Reply (to quote): "Well, try to establish eye contact…. Politely introduce yourself, ask about her. Remember , you want to learn about her, not blather about yourself. Invite her for a coffee. Get to know her. If it’s a match then you can eventually get into her drawers. ( not my fault this showed up in my feed)"