Suggestion How about a directory?

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by sweetlouise, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    sounds simple enough, is there any reason in particular why digitalpoint does not have a directory on the domain?

    im sure it would quickly become a valuable webmaster resource

    i get dibs on a free featured link for the idea though ;)
     
    sweetlouise, Oct 14, 2009 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #2
    The main reason is because I think directories are a waste of well... anything. :)
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    its your forum and you can do as you please, however im sure im not the only person who would agree that its worth doing
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #4
    You don't think there are enough directories in the world? :)
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    yes there are, and yes most are a total load of shite, but there are plenty of people here who would be willing to help edit it and make it something to rival the dreaded dmoz perhaps
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #6
    Mmmmm... I dunno. Just sounds like more work for me to be honest. lol

    I suppose after we get vBulletin 4.0 up and live here I could look at doing something like that for the premium members. Definitely would not open it up to everyone though, as it would just be a spam free for all.
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    remember i got dibs on a free featured spot ;)
     
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    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Exactly what I was to say!

    How much more does one require? There are ton's of them out there. :)
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Thats a forum, slightly different from an actual directory.

    pull your tonge out
     
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    As of now I am trying to pull my dictionary out! :rolleyes:
     
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    Wondering what good it would do the DP community. We already loads of them all over the web. Other than that it would just call for extra work, resources, moderation and more........
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    oooop's did i just make a typo, how incredibly sad it is for you to point that out to me. rather address the issue. I would not really expect anyone to disagree with shaun, people need to stop sniffing his arse for e-rep, he is not god, just some guy who made a forum that we use.

    i have noticed that for people who have english as a second language, they seem to get some huge self satisfaction from pointing out typos or spelling mistakes. give yourself a pat on the back for noting my schoolboy error. your so amazing at this english stuff
     
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    #14
    :( Sorry to disappoint you on your Free featured link plans!

    For your info; We (I) aren't here to always agree with Shawn. Its my own personal opinion! I don't really give a dam on what you think or feel. :rolleyes:

    Oh btw congrats on your research and analysis, go write it down in your school notebook. :D
     
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    premiumscripts Peon

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    Eh, it's a way for DP to earn more money. Paid inclusion and all that. If people want to pay to be listed, let them :)
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    gutted :( you know me so well

    Exactly what i told shaun in a PM, directories make money. if people dont know how to make money from their directory and they think they are a waste of time - then they are clearly not doing things right.

    if DP had a directory, it would quickly get ranked and when newbie submitters come along and pay for a express review DP makes money.

    Times that by xxxx amount of submissions and you could easily make more from submissions than adsense.

    So far the only reason i have heard not to have a DP directory is - "there are already so many" - thats not really a good reason and when you put that up against just 1 of the benefits - cash, then its easy to see the light.
     
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    sweetlouise Well-Known Member

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    well in england we say shaun, im sure that everyone knows to whom i refer
     
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    It would be a good idea. Not sure how it would be come spam? You would just be accepting sites that come in. I think this would be a good idea for DP.
     
    Yuppers, Oct 15, 2009 IP