Link removal order with a threat. what a douchebag

Discussion in 'Directories' started by newbie191, Jun 8, 2012.

  1. #1
    I own a free directory and I have been receiving requests to remove links from my site after the penguin update. I usually remove those links same day and reply to confirm the removal. But this one email annoyed me a little bit and I have decided not to remove their links from the site.
    How would you respond to such email?

    What legal action can he take if I choose not to remove his links?

    How do you respond to such emails? I feel this is really awkward that I let him put his links for free in my site and now he sends me threats if I don't remove them. I feel really bad about all this. :(
     
    newbie191, Jun 8, 2012 IP
  2. satguy

    satguy Well-Known Member

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    All the guys that started link directories years ago,, when links were a good thing.

    Can now charge 5 bucks a pop for removing them,,,
     
    satguy, Jun 8, 2012 IP
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    dvduval Notable Member

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    I think there is nothing wrong with sending him a payment request, and you have every write to edit your directory as you see fit. It would be an unlikely scenario a judge would award him with a court order. You can link to any site you please, exceptions being illegal content possibly.
     
    dvduval, Jun 8, 2012 IP
  4. Alex210

    Alex210 Well-Known Member

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    He sounds like a 15 yo and i guess, he thinks you're about his age:):)

    To be sued by a webmaster just for linking to his site is non-sense. Really, if this would be possible, everyone with a website can become instantly a billionaire.

    Anyway, i wouldn't keep on advertising his business in my directory, so i would remove his link.
     
    Alex210, Jun 8, 2012 IP
  5. newbie191

    newbie191 Notable Member

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    I replied him. I doubt I will ever hear from him again. :)

     
    newbie191, Jun 9, 2012 IP