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Affiliate LInks in SIG???

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Dreamshop, Nov 10, 2005.

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    I've noticed lately that a ton of newbies (and some others) on the boards have been placing affiliate links in their sig. I vaguely remember someone saying that was against TOS awhile back, but I don't see anything against this in TOS right now.

    Was this a recent change?


    Personally I find it to somewhat shady and annoying. I'm totally down with posts where someone provides a great review or advice and then openly let's people know if a link they've used is an affiliate link...but having them in a sig with no warning just reeks of desperation. I'm not here to slam anyone in particular here I just find it surprising. In in a way it kinds brings down the level of quality/integrity of DP for me.



    Notice I said *for me*. Maybe most folks don't care and I'm just being a party pooper. :eek:
     
    Dreamshop, Nov 10, 2005 IP
  2. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    #2
    Even in posts people are doing it, for Chitika.
     
    Nintendo, Nov 10, 2005 IP
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  3. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    #3
    You find affiliate links more annoying than Nintendo links? :eek:

    I don't personally care what people put there but I'd prefer to see limitations on font size and color, smilies, and that crap. Some of the sigs here now are just blatantly glaring and pathetically ugly.
     
    minstrel, Nov 10, 2005 IP
  4. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    I told you to stop making fun of me. I know that was a hidden message! :p
     
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  5. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    #5
    Damn affiliate links!

    :rolleyes:
     
    Crazy_Rob, Nov 10, 2005 IP
  6. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Where've you been, noppid? :D
     
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  7. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    Heads down paying bills. Good to see the old gang!
     
    noppid, Nov 10, 2005 IP
  8. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #8
    They are allowed in signatures, not not in posts.
     
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  9. Dreamshop

    Dreamshop Peon

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    #9

    I must have had it backwards then. Grumph....still think folks should list a disclaimer at least. :rolleyes:


    PS: Bettah watch out RObbo, they're comin to get you!
     
    Dreamshop, Nov 11, 2005 IP
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    aeiouy Peon

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    Disclaimer:

    Some people have affiliate links in their sig.

    :)
     
    aeiouy, Nov 11, 2005 IP
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    webmistress Guest

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    excellent point lol
     
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  12. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    You have it all backwards, my dear! "THEY" betta wacth out!
     
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  13. Dreamshop

    Dreamshop Peon

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    Thanks for that highly intelligent insightful comment! :p


    I think you know what I meant....
     
    Dreamshop, Nov 11, 2005 IP