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Discussion in 'Directories' started by Brian1970, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. coolsitez

    coolsitez Well-Known Member

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    #21
    I'm not too sure either if the person to be listed in QBC though I don't really like the business at all.

    If he offered a monthly link, at least he should give the offer 1 full month without removing the link.

    As for the price, I would say it's up to the owner, but he should have mentioned so before the sudden notification. That's the part I'm not happy about most.
     
    coolsitez, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  2. humm

    humm बहादुर बच्चा

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    #22
    I don' think the seller meant to cancel the subscriptions... he did say:.

    Give him a response... tell him you don't like the idea. I am sure he would have waited till your subscription got over.

    Selling 5-6 links on a PR5 is much better than selling 13-15 links isn't it?

    Smub may have been a bit wrong in writing the pm properly, but his intentions aren't QBC there, you can call him a QBC when? When he sells 30-40 links there at 15$/months or whatever rates he wants making the site spam.

    He is just thinking is cleaning up the site and trying get the best for this sponsors and in the mean while if he also benefits a bit is it bad?

    Only the mistake smub has done is he has not explained himself properly.. comeon pardon the guy, he is not bad or QBC afterall.
     
    humm, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  3. LeopardAt1

    LeopardAt1 Well-Known Member

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    #23
    Hi Brian,

    I understood smub wished his name to be kept privately, as it was through PM's. I would have kept it that way, but his name already was mentioned.

    I was also wondering if this type of action makes him a QBC, since he was being called that.

    Thanks,
    Leopard
     
    LeopardAt1, Jun 20, 2007 IP
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  4. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #24
    A subscription is a contract or deal you made with the directory owner whom is obligated to
    fulfill his contract in whole without any changes to be made during the process of time restraints.

    While i think whom evers directory this may be ...
    you should uphold the original agreement and when its almost over then you send this letter....

    PS... I just had an attorney that handles domain name theft and other
    such practices submit his site..... which most would find very interesting..

    http://www.sleekdirectory.com/Government/Law/internet-lawyer-19071.html

    Just thought about the ones claiming to be avivas and DONT think its a good idea... :)

    thx
    malcolm

    thx
    malcolm
     
    malcolm1, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  5. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #25
    reading bold below...

    Apparently not the case as it was going to happen like it or not, and as Brian stated, only after 1 fricken month? hahaha... ummm no.
    It's one of the reasons I honestly stay away from a good many directory owners sitewide links.


    I agree; Show me some traffic and I'm there. I don't to hear how someone says they rank in search engines for 1 word, and that one word has no bearing of importance for what I'm in search of. Show me the traffic. I want traffic. pr -10 or a pr 10, I don't care. You get the traffic, I want to be on your site regardless of pr!

    Directories are in desperate need of another change/turn. People just aren't seeing it. *sigh*
     
    an0n, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  6. Freewebspace

    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    #26
    A sudden change in idea in one month?

    Actually you can have a maximum of 10-15 links as sitewides

    Having less or more sitewide links would not increase or decrease the quality of the directory!

    It only depends upon the directory owner
     
    Freewebspace, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  7. Brian1970

    Brian1970 Notable Member

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    #27
    I did not use names.

    Just noticed this from Yahoo from Smub.

    moiz ******: so nothing is final
    moiz ******: so no need to get angry right now ...
    moiz ******: its not final yet
    moiz ******: and i probably will wait until next pr update
    moiz ******: and see what happens
    moiz ******: than cut down sitewides
    moiz ******: do u like that ?
    BUZZ!!!
    moiz ******: Brian ... reply please
    moiz ******: li gotta go
    moiz ******: i'll try to get on from college
    moiz ******: otherwise u kno wat i told u
    moiz ******: i like ur advice better ... and will hold on till next pr updat
    moiz ******: will re pm everybody from collge if i can

    Didn’t realise he was messaging as I had didn’t have my headphones on.

    Seems like he has decided to leave until the update.

    Thanks Brian
     
    Brian1970, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  8. Dubz

    Dubz Peon

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    #28
    Are you positive? I always thought less is more...

     
    Dubz, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  9. Dubz

    Dubz Peon

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    #29
    LOL i dont' think he was trying to screw anyone. Just went about it wrong way. Lesson learned for everyone I guess.

     
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    syted Notable Member

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    #30
    My grudge is not '1 fricken month' but the 3 or 4 months I paid $15 subscription before idk.in got any PR. I considered this to be a savvy investment as I trusted the owner to promote the directory and honour my early investment.
     
    syted, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  11. LeopardAt1

    LeopardAt1 Well-Known Member

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    #31


    I didn't say you mentioned his name.

    Its funny as the creator of the OP and looking for people's reaction, you decided to skip some of the replies you got:

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=3515175&postcount=9
     
    LeopardAt1, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  12. maldives

    maldives Prominent Member

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    #32
    What is the big deal if the name was made public? It is very very unfair to cancel a subscription before even a month is completed.
     
    maldives, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  13. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #33
    I go through this on a daily basis. People want to jack up prices, people remove links. The thing is, a lot of these people wouldn't understand the feeling of aggression I have towards this kind of stuff, because they don't promote. Sure, they say they promote, but they are so full of it.
    I mean, right now I am looking at 2,237 emails over the past three months that I have to keep track of. (thank god for link checkup, i swear) Plus a ton of other things. The last thing I need to be bothered with is constantly having to check on stuff like this. grrrrrr

    @sunny(although we're chatting on yahoo :p )

    although he said this:
    "Time has come that i am very happy with my directory. I would like to ask you all how do you like this idea."

    he also said this:
    “I will be cancelling subscription soon.”

    hypocritical

    But as Brain just posted, it seems things will be resolved, which is a good thing. However, it still and always will leave an impression in my mind that it had to come to the forums, in order to be recognized and resolved. If it hadn't, what do you honestly think would have happened? Yea, we all know.

    ok i'm out, have to work.
     
    an0n, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  14. SasaVtec

    SasaVtec Notable Member

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    #34

    Doesnt matter who it is if its chris or some newbie, its not ethical to do something like this, people will do wonders for money in this world.
     
    SasaVtec, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  15. Velocity

    Velocity Well-Known Member

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    #35
    Why is so unethical to raise the price?
    What gives a buyer the right to cancel the subscription whenever he wants, and seller obligated to keep it active?

    Of course the price should go up when PR and/or traffic goes up.

    The price is $15, not $150, because the site is PR5 and traffic is not big. That is why you are paying only $15.

    This happened to me many times, and I always felt it was sellers right to cancel the subscription for whatever reason.
    It would be a different story if it was paid one year in advance.
    I would be mad if I paid one year in advance and seller changed his mind one month into the deal.

    But this is monthly subscription. Right? :confused:

    I would really like to understand what is so unethical about canceling a monthly subscription or raising the price.
     
    Velocity, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  16. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #36
    1. you have to at least reach a MONTH before being told there will be an increase. Don't you think that would be nice.
    2. subscriptions are set up on a monthly basis for a YEAR.

    follow the pattern?

    I have several time frames ranging from bi-monthly, tri-monthly, sex-monthly, and annually with some subscriptions. These are terms met BEFORE agreement.

    I have others that are monthly, and set for a year, where everything remains the same.

    You see, terms of agreement should always be met and or given by the seller, prior to selling. If they are not, then what was agreed upon in the initial dealings should remain all throughout the subscriptions length, however long it was set for.
     
    an0n, Jun 20, 2007 IP
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    popotalk Notable Member

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    #37
    OK I'll put it this way.

    All those who purchased a listing on my site for a permanent I'll make it yearly. And all that got in free will be eliminated. How does it sound.

    If you agree we can do it now.
     
    popotalk, Jun 20, 2007 IP
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    #38
    If there is no contract between buyer and the seller a consensus should be reached between them about termination of the subscription and seller should inform buyer before itself!
     
    Freewebspace, Jun 20, 2007 IP
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    #39
    He should not change the price before the PR updates..
    Definitely he is not a QBC member..

    Lets hope he cancels his new "PLAN"..

    Unless an agreement is made.. Otherwise they can be cancelled even after 1 month or 2 months or etc..
     
    MeetHere, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  20. Velocity

    Velocity Well-Known Member

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    #40
    If this was the case, I agree.
    And canceling it in the first month is not right as well!

    But if it is just a monthly subscription without any additional agreement, I feel that seller shouldn't be obligated to keep the subscription forever.
     
    Velocity, Jun 20, 2007 IP