Another QBC candidate

Discussion in 'Directories' started by alang, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. #1
    I purchased 3 text links from this thread http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=342999 where the seller proudly mention of his PR6 site. And when I checked his site yesterday, there are nofollow status on all links there including 3 of them are mine.

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    I sent this member a pm first requesting an explanation, perhap he made a mistake. And to piss me off, here is the answer

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    I believe few directory owners here purchased text links from him too and some of them on long term.
     
    alang, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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  2. pctec

    pctec Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I have search status installed and I usually check before I purchase... (shows up as a pink colored link)
    http://www.quirk.biz/searchstatus/
    Of course if they add the nofollow after the link was added, then they are a dik!
    Oops, sorry for being blunt... damn that beer talk :D

    edit:
    Oddly enough, I see the nofollow in the page source but its not highlighted pink... weird...
     
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  3. britishguy

    britishguy Prominent Member

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  4. alang

    alang Notable Member

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    #4
    whats the pink mean? I have search status installed too, but never see it
     
    alang, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  5. ! Ask !

    ! Ask ! Peon

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    #5
    Well ask for a refund! See what happens.
     
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  6. alang

    alang Notable Member

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    #6
    1 of my link expired today, and other 2 expire on July 7th. With that kind of attitude, I don't think he will give a refund.
     
    alang, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  7. pctec

    pctec Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Go here http://forums.digitalpoint.com/

    Scroll down to the bottom of the page...
    All of the users currently online shoule be highlighted pink. It means there is a nofollow tag there.
    If you dont see it, right click on the search status icon in the toolbar and select "Highlight Nofollow Links" and refresh the page. You should see all the user names in pink.
     
    pctec, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  8. coolsitez

    coolsitez Well-Known Member

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    #8
    I think you should ask though. See what happens?

    Another potential QBC.. very sad.
     
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  9. alang

    alang Notable Member

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    #9
    I already asked, and here is the answer

    When I check google cache, all links are follow on June 18th, so meaning that he just changed it. If the links is nofollow when I purchased it, I should know.
     
    alang, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  10. mystikmedia

    mystikmedia Jedi Master

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    #10
    Thank you for sharing this information.
     
    mystikmedia, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    templates Notable Member

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    I think i bypassed that thread,but thanks for the heads up for sure
     
    templates, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    jg123 Notable Member

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    #12
    As you can see he sure used his Page Rank as a main selling point, what is the big deal about his page rank if he is using no follows so you can't pass it on. And what stupid reference is he making to adsense not allowing it? Plus he obviously thinks there is such think as PR leakage. All around this person is a few watts short.
     
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    templates Notable Member

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    #13
    think thats why i bypassed it..
     
    templates, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  14. LakeCountry

    LakeCountry Well-Known Member

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    Damn, I bought a link there too. Lets see if he answers my pm and email.
     
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    #15
    what a scam.. really sorry for all who bought links from this guy.
     
    funkymario, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    CReed Prominent Member

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    #16
    You guys that have bought a link realy should consider submitting the appropriate iTrader. I don't care how many times you post a warning in the thread, there are those so desparate for a friggin link they'll ignore your warnings.

    Negative iTrader sems to have more of an impact and will warn others later on down the road.
     
    CReed, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    squeaky Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Hey, he got me too..... I think I had left him iTrader already. What can we do about this guy so he doesn't do this again? Anybody got a plan of action? A bunch of negative posts won't fix the problem, that is for sure..
     
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    dhruv37 Well-Known Member

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    #18
    This really sucks..... thanks for sharing information. I think you should give him negative iTrader & also this person should list on QBC.
     
    dhruv37, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  19. alang

    alang Notable Member

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    I already leaved him negative itrader
     
    alang, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #20
    This is the first NON SEO-friendly directory i have ever seen..

    QBC candidate..
     
    MeetHere, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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