I made a thread yesterday asking why do lazy people start spammy directory sites that they later abandon. These guys create trash and ruin the reputation of directory site owners everywhere because Google gives less respect and people come out having a negative impression. Sometimes I feel like I am going up to bat with 2 strikes already counted. silencer said that easy money is the thing that draws in these sleazy people. But of course, there is nothing easy at all about running a proper directory site. So it is a cycle that continues to repeat itself over and over again. I want to make this post to warn any and everyone out there that if you don't intend to do the research and if you don't plan to put a lot of time and energy into creating a high-quality directory site then you will do a lot of hard-working people a huge favor by never starting out in the first place. That way there is one less spam repository out there cluttering up the web and giving Google less reason to dismiss and under-value the good directory sites and also you will give other spammers less encouragement to do their business the wrong way. The reason that directory sites are so popular with spammers is because of lazy and thoughtless directory owners who don't care about their craft and their fellow web site owners to get serious. So, let me say it again... Directory Sites Don’t Equate To Easy Money!
Yea, what you put into it is what you get out, so plan to invest time and energy into making a great site that people love. Otherwise, you are somewhat of an albatross on the rest of us.
Correct dvduval. That is my philosophy when looking at the matter. My hope is that others will realize this also. This is the type of thing people should take responsibility for instead of just doing as they wish and walking away without thinking of the consequences their actions cost.