Got a strange submission from DMOZ!

Discussion in 'Directories' started by xc06, Jul 4, 2007.

  1. #1
    Today my directory got a submission from DMOZ with nice description and title!
    Of course it is not paid. ;)

    Here is the url:
    dmoz.org/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Lancashire/Lancaster/
     
    xc06, Jul 4, 2007 IP
  2. SasaVtec

    SasaVtec Notable Member

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    #2
    if the e-mail is not from dmoz then its spam someone screwing with you
     
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  3. billybw

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    #3
    Did someone from dmoz make the submission?
     
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  4. CReed

    CReed Prominent Member

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    #4
    It's not from dmoz - and what's wrong with someone promoting a category there anyway?

    You might want to check if there were any errors during the payment processing. I doubt the non-payment was intentional. ;)
     
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  5. dargre

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    #5
    Yep, once I was suprised getting link from microsoft.com
    Thought it was Bill - but seems I was wrong or he had not enough funds to pay :D
     
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  6. xc06

    xc06 Notable Member

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    #6
    email is not from DMOZ and the point is the submitter didn't pay.

    I will try to contact the submitter to see if I can get a reply.
     
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  7. CReed

    CReed Prominent Member

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    #7
    Not a bad idea as I didn't have any problems with the submission.

    Not every submission received without payment is an attempt to spam a directory. Errors do occur. You'd be surprised at how many actually complete the payment process if you send them a link to the payment page.

    By immediately assuming that non-payment = spam and deleting the submission you could be losing out.
     
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  8. xc06

    xc06 Notable Member

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    #8
    thanks a lot for your info. Your url does explain.
     
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  9. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Great...... so do what they do to us....

    Keep them waiting for a few years the send the ...Sorry Denied Notice :eek:

    heheheh lol just kidding

    thx
    malcolm
     
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  10. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #10
    I hadn't thought about it like this before and will use this approach, ive possibly lost out on some payments through deleting before advising.
     
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  11. Obelia

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    #11
    It's probably someone with a link in that category, looking to improve the PR value of their DMOZ listing. I'd be surprised if it doesn't turn out to be spam, but you never know...

    By the way, Cbgred is loading quite slowly for me.
     
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    jl255 Well-Known Member

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    #12
    wow, didn't know DMOZ also needed to buy reviews..... seems strange though
     
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    #13
    dargre rofl nice one :D

    I dont got ever any submission for dmoz link or microsoft like darge, but I think if soemone get it, then thats just spam.
     
    SEOdir.net, Jul 6, 2007 IP
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    vic_msn Well-Known Member

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    #14
    I get spam submissions like www.google.com with title saying Good Site
    is spamming directories a hobby for some people.:D
     
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    #16
    is like a good joke :D
     
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    #18
    his name is Hayley
     
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  19. webdevuk

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    #19
    Haha yea , thats happended to many times
     
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