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[ATTENTION DIRECTORY OWNERS] - Important Message for you

Discussion in 'Directories' started by praveen, Oct 22, 2006.

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  1. #1
    this should have caught your attention :D

    If you are a Directory Owner and have a Gambling/Casino category and accept those related sites + accept payments via paypal, then you better change your policies from today.

    I received an email from Paypal as below


    So better take notice before you lose your paypal account
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    praveen, Oct 22, 2006 IP
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  2. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    #2
    Good info. Thanks :)

    Atleast they dont just ban your account automatically like Google would do.
     
    aaron_nimocks, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  3. onedollar

    onedollar SEO Consultant for Hire

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    #3
    thanks for posting praveen :)
     
    onedollar, Oct 22, 2006 IP
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  4. praveen

    praveen Notable Member

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    #4
    They dont. they just make it limited and you cant do stuff with it till you comply :(:D
     
    praveen, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  5. klown

    klown Peon

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    #5
    It doesnt say selling advertising for those is illegal, it doesnt seem you are in error. Perhaps you can send them an enquiry about this. It would be interesting to know.
     
    klown, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  6. praveen

    praveen Notable Member

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    #6
    it doesnt but as per the new law accepting payments from any sites related to Gambling is illegal and because paypal is based in US, this is happening
     
    praveen, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  7. irka

    irka Well-Known Member

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    #7
    I received the exact same email, i contacted An0n to help me deleting//removing completely the payment page where we can see the paypal button (thats all they ask us to do, delete the paypal button on some sensible pages).

    I also had to send a couple of emails to different paypal guys to make the resolution process faster, because i waited 5 DAYS! Instead of 3 business days like they said! To finally have my account back and have no problems in the resolutions center!!!

    But there is a way to sell gambling links ;) and have no problems at the same time :D... If anyone wants to know it (though its simple), just pm me.
     
    irka, Oct 22, 2006 IP
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  8. honey

    honey Prominent Member

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    #8
    wow, that's interesting. Thanks for the heads up.
     
    honey, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  9. irka

    irka Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Like they say in the beehive: "Time is honey" :D
    Why not create a phpld mod for that gambling problem? :D:D Yek Yek
     
    irka, Oct 22, 2006 IP
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    #10
    Thanks for all the info, appreciate the help
     
    britishguy, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  11. daboss

    daboss Guest

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    #11
    hmm... i've read the first post a couple of times... not sure how accepting a paid listing in a directory is even connected to those activities listed in paypal's email.

    any comments? hopefully they'll review their policy again. ;)
     
    daboss, Oct 22, 2006 IP
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    mixke Prominent Member

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    #12
    thnx for the info buddy . much appreciated :) :)
     
    mixke, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  13. praveen

    praveen Notable Member

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    #13
    under the new law, accepting payments from any gambling related activities is illegal.

    by having a gambling category we accept payments from them so thats a no no.
     
    praveen, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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    obenix Eats an apple a day......

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    #14
    Thanks for the heads up, praveen.
    What are the "limitations" that Paypal imposes until compliance?
     
    obenix, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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    010081 Banned

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    #15
    thankx for letting us know
     
    010081, Oct 23, 2006 IP
  16. praveen

    praveen Notable Member

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    #16
    you cant do any transactions.

    no sending or receiving money until you comply :)
     
    praveen, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #17
    damm stupid laws ...
    Anyway very good info thanks
     
    w3bmaster, Oct 23, 2006 IP
  18. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #18
    Thanks for the notice,highly appreciated! :)
     
    Richie_Ni, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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    podman Banned

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    #19
    Thanks for the heads up!

    -Dan
     
    podman, Oct 23, 2006 IP
  20. swaz

    swaz Active Member

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    Hmm so what should we do with the sites on the Gambling/Casino category? Refund the site owners the money they paid?
     
    swaz, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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