DMOZ Editor wanted - to get 2 of my sites listed

Discussion in 'ODP / DMOZ' started by snappingpig, Aug 16, 2007.

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  3. gworld

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    There are "senior" editors who are doing business on scriptlance. Post it as a project and they will do it for you. You pay after listing through their system.
     
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    I got a PM with following questions:

    In order not to answer it many times, I will answer it here:

    1)The cost is usually between $50-$200 depending on category but "senior" editors also compete against each other so may be you can get cheaper, shop around.

    2) Be obvious about it, no reason to hide. clear title "Want to be listed in DMOZ" but don't post the URL for the site. You can give it to the winner in PM.

    3) Normal format is fine, they are always looking for new customers and even openly bid on your project. ;) :)
     
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    sad really.... dmoz is an over-rated joke.
     
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    Agreed. ;):D
     
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    If so very strange that people keep asking how to get in and seem willing to pay for it too.

    Cheapest way to get a site listed is
    1. Follow the rules for unique content, sort of description and title, don't spam or offer affiliates etc etc, well known drill if you read around......and then forget it.

    2. Apply to become an editor, because if there are long queues in the cat you apply to, you can help get the queues down. Beware though not listing or unlisting competitors will get you terminated.
     
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    Your post is misleading because none of the your suggestion insures a listing, paying a "senior" editor does. ;):D
     
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    False, even listing every existing competitor will not save you from being accused of Conflict of Interests by meta inquisition, they don't need any evidence or proof of your guilt, they see and know everything long before any kind of crime is committed and they will remove your a** because everyone is criminal unless they manage to prove otherwise and since there is no defense (what is the point of defense since enlightened metas are never wrong) they never do. :p
     
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    Cause google says on thier webmaster guidelines to submit to dmoz, yahoo directory and other directories.

    They have this misconception that google gives preference to sites listed in dmoz.

    You take that dmoz statement out of Google's webmaster guidelines, nobody will care about being listed in dmoz anymore.

    It's basically a status created by Google and that is only it.

    That is basically it.

    I don't think anybody is interested in getting listed or cares if they are a part of the rdf data.

    Yahoo Directory on the contrary will keep it's importance because of their search and sites which are listed in their directory pull up on searches for the right terms.
     
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    but DMOZ, to quote the post I originally did, is an "overated joke" so why do people want to be listed in it? Why does it have its own section here? Why are people here asking how to get in?
    Because they know its the best.

    False, even listing every existing competitor will not save you from being accused of Conflict of Interests by meta inquisition, they don't need any evidence or proof of your guilt, they see and know everything long before any kind of crime is committed and they will remove your a** because everyone is criminal unless they manage to prove otherwise and since there is no defense (what is the point of defense since enlightened metas are never wrong) they never do.

    Sorry if you had a bad experience, hundreds of us don't. Been there 8 years and never a problem. Are you sure you were falsely accused?
     
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    Are you sure you are not a member of DMOZ mafia who sells links and that is the reason you don't have a problem? :rolleyes:
     
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    It is an over rated joke though. You honestly can not see the humor in a site that has one section for porn that's three clicks away from a section promoted as child friendly? Oh wait, you are right that is NOT funny!

    Or maybe it's funny because it boasts such large numbers, yet bloats it's editor count by never removing removed editors, or bloats its numbers by auto-listing sites from a few news sources, or maybe it's funny because there has been some categories that have not been updated in YEARS.

    Though, I know it's over rated...I mean, it has it's own section here ;)
     
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    Aren't they supposed to do that without charing? DMOZ is a "free" directory anyway
     
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    Only if you are a "senior" editor with tons of porn, gambling, pharmacy, travel and real estate sites. ;):D
     
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    Just in case folks are taking gworld too seriously the only thing that offering payment for listing of a site will guarantee is the permanent and irrevocable banning of the site.

    Dearest gworld had a few problems a few years ago getting his sites listed and incorrectly assumes incorrectly was that there was a conspiracy stopping the listing of sites like his. Fact is the internal processes within the ODP make it very difficult for any one at any level to unfairly favor sites that they are associated with. He has been asked many times to put names to his allegations, he always refers vaguely to his earlier posts.

    He is becoming known as sideshow Julian the conspiracy guy.

    If you wonder what I mean by sites like his a few clicks around the sites in his sig lead to escort type sites complete with viagra advertising , with some whois searching it is easy to find a heap of unsavoury sites he is associated with.
     
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    I am confused...

    The Viagra main page on DMOZ currently has a pretty star beside it. How are his associations with the drug all that different then a directory that cools the product itself?

    Or maybe escort services are only OK in New Zealand and Oceania?

    dmoz.org/Adult/Regional/Oceania/New_Zealand/Business/Personal_Services/Escorts/
    dmoz.org/Adult/Regional/Oceania/Business/Personal_Services/Escorts/
     
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    None. But when someone repeatedly makes allegations like "Only if you are a "senior" editor with tons of porn, gambling, pharmacy, travel and real estate sites." without substantiation with we need to be clear what side of the tracks the allegation is coming from, and the hypocrisy of the allegation.
     
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    I dunno... there has to be at least some truth to the matter, I mean, heh. The Viagra site IS cooled ;)

    There also does seem to be a lot of porn, gambling, pharmacy, travel and real estate sites as well... though I make no allegations, only observations. And honestly, if those site are allowed within the ODP, then sites that pull ads from those sources should really not be an issue (unless it's in the kids categories).

    Speaking of kids...

    Many sites can not link to DMOZ and several sites I'm sure would just assume NOT be listed in DMOZ. I mean, how many Churches are listed that have ministers that would wretch at seeing what IS allowed on the same directory as their site. While I know they do not have a say what is and is not listed and that it's up to the editor... it is anything but heart warming.

    And with a directory that allows such sites it would also seem to be a logical conclusion that buying a link should be an option...I mean, if you are going to list BDSM businesses how much lower on the moral ladder are paid links?

    DMOZ should clean up it's act if it wants to take the moral high ground IMHO... which is something it's never done. The closest it's really ever come was when Compostannie removed the kiddie porn and we all know what happened to her.
     
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    Have you forgotten when last time I started to give you names and sites and you had to put your tail between your legs and run away? :rolleyes:

    You are just ass who likes to pretend he is important, you can not clear your throat without permission. Now be a good boy and run to your mommy in DMOZ. :rolleyes:
     
    gworld, Aug 17, 2007 IP