More proof of how lame DMOZ is

There are also plenty by people who simply see something wrong and speak out against it. Just as many of the people who speak out about other wrongs are not necessarily (directly) victims themselves.

There are a couple of DMOZ editors who I think have earned my trust. The remainder have not. Like respect, trust isn't something you inherit with a position or that you assume -- it's something you earn. Look at those editors who are most active at RZ and you've got yourself a long list of individuals who have not only NOT earned trust or resepct but who have betrayed it.

 

So if DMOZ is lame, why do you need them? Or why bother?
Enjoy another directory.It`s simple.


They say: “Humans Do It Better” and they are still humans ...and they try to do it better. But no one is perfect....like my english.

 

Krumel, the issue as I understand it is the perceived weight that Google puts on the ODP. Using the ODP data for their directory is one thing, but there is a theory that having a listing in the ODP substantially improves the SE results.

So the frustration is that something that is perceived as lame, unmanaged and corrupt is being used to affect something that SEOs earn a living on.

(I have to say that I don't agree with a lot of the premises or the conclusion - merely just stating how others seem to feel frustrated)

 

That's a pretty good summary of the issue.

 

To some ODP is lame, to others is God. Ironic isnt it?

 

LOL welcome to the real world. I think if you pick any established god, you will find others who think that god is lame.... (witness some of the discussions which went on on the General Discussion area of this forum about terrorism for a good example on THAT one)

But I'm not sure you will find many people who really think the ODP is god... editor and non-editor alike.

 

Friends, Internet Surfers and Community Members, lend me your eyes; for I have not come to .....

I'm not saying DMOZ is perfect or every member of the team is in fact esteemed. Like Minstrel, I have a few who've earned my respect and trust, but I still don't give that away blanketedly. However, I do try to be objective and give the benefit of the doubt - I don't think some incorrect listings necessarily point to lameness, corruptness or the like. That's not to say it isn't possible, I simply choose not to "jump the gun" on making the determination.

There are so many lurkers out there snatching up domains names on a daily basis, and no doubt, many are looking for expired names that are already listed in DMOZ for obvious reasons. So, when someone thinks they're being "enterprising" and snaps up a DMOZ listed expired domain how does that make DMOZ lame or corrupt?

Heck, I recently let a domain expire on a client who owed me money - it hasn't been snatched up yet and it's still listed in DMOZ .... that doesn't make them lame » although I have sent in a request for its removal and it's still there » but if someone bought up the expired domain before DMOZ removes it, that's a reflection on who?

 

Search Engine Decoder | Relationship Chart. Clik on DMOZ icon.
Looks like God to me and to many SE. If not God...at least "Daddy".
And thanks for the welcome.

 

In my opinion, if ANYONE thinks that the ODP is the god (i.e. all-seeing and infallible) of ANYTHING, that is a misplaced faith, and they should probably change their prescription.

 

Probably but not for sure.
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And its your opinion.

 

That's a neat relationship chart krumel - thanks for sharing. I've seen it before, but not as creatively done as that one; neat.

 

Yes, it is an interesting graphical depiction of the interrelationships.

I'm still not sure about the god part but I would definitely agree that DMOZ is given far, far more weight than it merits.

 

To some people my opinion is crap. A bizarre crap.
Thanks.
At least I have an opinion.

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If not God...at least "Daddy".

 

DMOZ always has been corrupt and the SERPS are terrible.

DMOZ sucks!

 

This thread is more than two years old.

 

TRUE & the best part is THAT the thread title STILL holds true

DMOZ is lame,

 

Why don't you become an editor and show us how it's done? I'm sure those of us who have devoted 5 or 6 years of our free time could use your expertise, . We'll just sit back and relax and watch you.

 

Maybe there is already enough of that

 

And remove him after a while.

 

lol, how true, I ain't exactly been a big ball of fire in my editing tasks lately, . Probably because some of the posters here make me less than ambitious to accidently list one of them, .

We must remain unbiased in our editing, you know. No matter what gets said in here, or by whom.