I agree that it's very complicated, but I still believe that a link to rapidshare or any other download site is not a direct link to a game and does not in itself violate the rules. Only if the game violates the copyright or one of the other content rules should it be subject to removal.
Example:
www.someplace.com/thegame.swf which is the game file itself is a direct link to a game.
www.someplace.com/games/thegame.htm which is a web page where the game can be found is not a direct link.
Such a web page, whether at rapidshare or hornygamer or where ever, usually also contains advertising and trackers which makes it in compliance with the intent of the rule regarding direct links.
A link to a torrent or other P2P would fall into a gray area; it probably should still not, but could be, considered a direct link. The game would certainly be subject to the content rules.
This is why I asked if you could explain why the link is being removed. If the game is an illegal crack or copyright violation I would like to know so I don't go searching for it on my own.
Anyone could easily become confused when they see "legal" direct links in other threads and believe their post is in the same vein.
This discussion should be moved to the "shark's lagoon" or "beach" sections I suppose.
Just my $.02 worth, but you're the boss ;-)