Sharing A Coupon Code is an Infraction

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by linkdropper4, May 19, 2011.

  1. #1
    Just seeking clarification. I shared a coupon code that I found on another site to for cheap domains with a particular domain registrar which I am not even going to mention. There was no link whatsoever it mentioned their name and the coupon code you could use to get a discount.

    I now have an infraction for an affiliate link.

    I want to make sure I am clear that you cannot share any coupon codes on DP without getting an infraction. Since there was no link, and it was a promotion by that business which I am not even an affiliate of, I am assuming the fact that I shared the code got me the infraction.

    I want to make sure so I know in the future when sharing those on any other forums that I don't share them here because I don't want infractions.

    I was sharing in the spirit of community and didn't make a penny from any takers.

    Thanks!
     
    linkdropper4, May 19, 2011 IP
  2. amirk

    amirk Well-Known Member

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    Actually there are 3 major threads in B/S/T section in order to share coupon codes from GoDaddy , Name.com and NameCheap . You can easily share your coupon in these threads , But you have not open any separated thread for sharing a free voucher except in "Cheap Stuff" section . And note that if you make a new thread for (i.e) GoDaddy vouchers your new thread will be subjected to "Duplicate Thread" policy and you will receive another infraction .

    Hope it helps you :)
     
    amirk, May 22, 2011 IP
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    Mystique Well-Known Member

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    Bit off-topic but I must be blind, I don't longer see GoDaddy thread to share coupon codes
     
    Mystique, May 22, 2011 IP
  4. amirk

    amirk Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately it has been moved to "Cheap Stuff" section :(
     
    amirk, May 23, 2011 IP
  5. aditd

    aditd Well-Known Member

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    Getting an infraction on a forum ( due to lack of reading or understanding the rules ) is quite often. However usually infractions expire and you can post even if you have an infraction.
    So I think that what you did ( helping the community ) is good and you should do it even if you got an infraction. Just take in consideration why this happened and move on.
     
    aditd, May 23, 2011 IP
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    gamejump Well-Known Member

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    ya why the godaddy one goes to cheap section area and the rest are their
     
    gamejump, May 23, 2011 IP
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    kiddoman Peon

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    Yes, you can say it like that! I do think it is illegal to share coupon code online to everyone! :cool:
     
    kiddoman, May 24, 2011 IP