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Will you sign an epetition to stop google using dmoz?

Discussion in 'Google' started by skillipedia, Apr 7, 2007.

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Will you sign an epetition to stop google using dmoz

  1. Yes I will! Where is it?

    41 vote(s)
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  2. No a good idea!

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  3. I am listed and getting some of Google cheese! Leave him alone

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  4. I am a dmoz editor. What will I do?

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  1. #1
    That's the only way we can guarantee a peaceful end to the ailing Dino

    I'll create the epetition if most of you want to see an end to dmoz.

    Cheers

    I hope this relevant to Google forum:eek:
     
    skillipedia, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  2. kodut

    kodut Well-Known Member

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    #2
    coudnt understand anything whats the meaning of epettion

    but i think there should be no end to dmoz
     
    kodut, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  3. brokensoft

    brokensoft Active Member

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    #3
    Yes I will! Where is it?
     
    brokensoft, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  4. skillipedia

    skillipedia Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Sorry for the confusion


    It is an online petition where we, webmasters, can ask Google politely to do something about the problem of dmoz directory. Google is just another search engine using this directory, but he is the one who is giving him lot of authority.

    Any solution is welcome such as introducing more efficient, fast and fair reviews : webmasters should be able to know the status of their suggestion ; why they are refused and they should be notified when they are listed. Lazy editors should be replaced and all categories should have active editors.


    If you want to see this petition alive, I will launch it from tomorrow

    Cheers
     
    skillipedia, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  5. kodut

    kodut Well-Known Member

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    yes definately but where
     
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  6. NewBoy

    NewBoy Peon

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    #6
    "I don't care" might be a good option missing from the poll.

    That would be my pick.
     
    NewBoy, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  7. mhmdkhamis

    mhmdkhamis Well-Known Member

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    #7
    more explain please
     
    mhmdkhamis, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  8. Darkhodge

    Darkhodge Well-Known Member

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    #8
    I have a listing in DMOZ and have benefited from increased traffic due to that link increasing my SERP rankings.

    I don't want Google to stop using DMOZ as I think it's a great resource - however I do agree that it needs faster review periods and better notifications. :)
     
    Darkhodge, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  9. skillipedia

    skillipedia Well-Known Member

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    #9
    If you
    , NewBoy, you shouldn't even leave a message here. Millions of people don't care and don't even hear about dmoz:D
     
    skillipedia, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  10. grg

    grg Guest

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    #10
    I vote yes, but not in any petition, just by not submitting to this directory.
     
    grg, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  11. gigidawg

    gigidawg Peon

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    #11
    I like Dmoz. Yeah it's hard to get in, and it takes a long time, but if your website has good, quality content you'll eventually get in. I've got domains listed in Dmoz and the benefits have been great at times.

    Anyway, signing an "epetition" is a waste of time in my opinion. I doubt they'll stop using it just because a few webmasters don't agree with it :)
     
    gigidawg, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  12. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    #12
    You should have left an option for me like "I don't care". The only thing I'd be happy to see change is the speed at which new businesses are being listed on. It doesn't take that much to hire someone to operate submissions faster. Then I'd probably vote for a slight dmoz redesign.
     
    Clive, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  13. popotalk

    popotalk Notable Member

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    #13
    Ha ha. Lol I was looking for the option too. :D

    Some people were not just accepted sites or editorship and they are being SOUR. :rolleyes:
     
    popotalk, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    jhnrang Notable Member

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    #14
    dmoz is too old to bear the burden of this internet explosion:D

    So Google should look for other options too rather than just relying on it --may be it should include all other directories too in the equation. How many sites currently on WWW are listed on dmoz?:rolleyes: I think not even 10% --so is it the only directory that exist--?

    It is rather a tiring and exhausting experience to find a site on such a big directory rather than a pleasure for the surfers.
     
    jhnrang, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  15. soju

    soju Peon

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    Hell yes. I have tried for four years to get sites listed. Not a single one. But if I had one listed, I wouldn't feel this way.
     
    soju, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  16. trocobob

    trocobob Banned

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    #16
    I did 6 signups for my 2 websites and until now, i didnt got any reply from casi 2 years
     
    trocobob, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  17. skillipedia

    skillipedia Well-Known Member

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    #17
    This is the idea:

    Webmaster can submit their suggestions on how to improve dmoz and by bookmarking the survey, it will be as famous as "Bush failure".

    Here is the survey page

    Thanks
     
    skillipedia, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    RSLegit Active Member

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    #18
    i have no clue what 'dmoz' is lol.
     
    RSLegit, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    popotalk Notable Member

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    #19
    Give your strength to other cause. DMOZ is not worth it. I am not a DMOZ editor anymore matter of fact I am an ex-communicado. Terminated. Locked Out. Kicked in the Arse.

    Just one question and answer me honestly. If I can list your site in DMOZ would you be still campaigning like this ? Or if I choose to teach you How To Become an Editor and bring you in would you reverse your campaign and be quiet ?

    Just the truth.
     
    popotalk, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  20. jhnrang

    jhnrang Notable Member

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    I have not submitted any of my site in DMOZ --ever. I think it is better to get backlinks from other sites than from an out of date horse.

    For information--one of my site ranks on the top page of G --without being listed on it-- so who cares --its not worth it.:D
     
    jhnrang, Apr 8, 2007 IP