I don't know about you, but I find the lists are either spam or posted by newbies to increase their post count or credibility. They add no value to the content of the forum and dilute it's quality. It seems the mods disagree as they rarely remove reported lists. I'd say they're blatant announcements or solicitations and that's the forum they should be moved to. Is it just me?
most are spam or lists that have been posted over and over again so I agree the should be put in announcments as they are announcing a list of directories or sites
I agree and was thinking this yesterday someone spamming their site or list of directories is the same and should be in the correct section
I really don't think they shoud be posted here as there's a place for that in the Solicitations & Announcements threads, and it is basically the same post anyways.
I think lists should be posted in the Solicitations & Announcements forum because: But honestly I don't care much and wont report lists posted here in this forum. I'm sure the mods are doing their job and people get infractions for posting their lists here.
It's like a passing train. Iritating, happens all the time and is riddled with echoes like "Thank you", "great list". I personally am tired of this.
I think both list of directories as well as requests for list of directories should be in solicitations.
I'll go half way here and say that I don't think people should be starting threads here promoting their directory lists. However, when someone asks for a list of directories we should try to help them out where we can. It helps the directory owner community to help new web site owners find the various lists. I know most of the regular visitors to the forum know the major lists, but new site owners don't.
Yes I agree with you, sorry I didn't make my OP clear. Certainly if somebody new asks I'd be happy to direct them to infovilesilencer etc. I was really referencing the 'list of free pr directories' type opening posts.
I think directories are a huge part of seo. I agree that they wont get you positions on their own, however, they add value, and think that we should all pass on anything that help to fellow seo's. That how we all learn.
i vote for Solicitations & Announcements, don't count your post anymore... but i think, do not list that it's better more list... just go to directory and find there... why people so lazy (same like me )
perhaps create a centralised list of worthy directories. if one seems just spammy dont include it. Lists like that can help a newbie like me to start down the road of becoming a successful website developer.
You mean we should have a sticky thread? I think there is already one sticky thread but people don't bother reading those
Another note is all the post padding that goes on there. People saying stuff like "Thanks - i submitted <<<stuffed link>>>".
As you can see most said they dont want it here, while few others dont care. Either way it don't matter much as lists arent allowed in this section even if a few consistently respond to requests with heres my FREE list. laterz malcolm
Yep but there are a few regular and respected members here who want lists. I'd just like to clarify I was asking about physical lists which you have to scroll down the page to get to the end of. A hyperlink to a good quality list of directories I don't have a problem with.