Who Runs DMOZ?

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  1. #1
    So who exactly runs DMOZ and what is their revenue model?
     
    WayneDude, Sep 14, 2008 IP
  2. jimnoble

    jimnoble Well-Known Member

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  3. WayneDude

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    Thanks Jim!
     
    WayneDude, Sep 16, 2008 IP
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    Chiranjit Paul Member

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    Thanks, Really thanks..
     
    Chiranjit Paul, Sep 17, 2008 IP
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    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Hello...

    We just bought it and will be making it a PAID directory :p

    PS... editors will now start receiving paychecks! :D

    lol just kidding its AOLs mess

    laterz
    malcolm
     
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    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    For the better part, the Meta team runs the directory. Yes, AOL owns them, and yes, there is staff on hand, but they do little in the way of how the directory actually runs. If AOL actually cared, they would do more then just adding CAPTCHA to get the place up to speed ;)
     
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    aol owns the dmoz but meta editors controls the directory. meta editors are the persons who voluteers to money (not directory or a category).
     
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    chanch Active Member

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    Thanks Jim it is really good to know this.
     
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    squidbillieseo Peon

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    aol and heavily used by google
     
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    It seems to me that they are missing a lot of editors. I have submitted some sites that have no reason not to be included and after 6 months still nothing.
     
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    aol owns dmoz correct me if iam wrong
     
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    wussadotcom Banned

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    Google directory follows DMOZ listing. Correct me if I am wrong :p
     
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    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    Well, wussadotcom... you are correct, though the Google clone really has nothing to do with who runs DMOZ.
     
    Qryztufre, Oct 1, 2008 IP
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    DMOZ is owned by AOL but recently heard that Botw might buy it from aol!
     
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    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    [DP thread on it] ODP Sold To BOTW? for more information...

    Though, it seems it'll likely not happen. The rumors started on Shoemoney's site and there has been no real word from either AOL or BOTW. *shrug*

    Though I really do wish it would happen ;)
     
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    The editors that compose the directory.
     
    valternascimento, Oct 2, 2008 IP
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    That explains why it has fell apart..........AOL owns it !
     
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    Hakkairu Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Isn't aol owned by Time warner?
     
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    Thanks I was wondering this myself. Appreciate the info...and yes...I would blame AOL...all they were ever good for was giving me a very unique coaster set with all of those free CDs!
     
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    AOL owns DMOZ but it is run by a bunch of mostly corrupt individuals called Admins and Metas. The revenue model is either based on selling listings in DMOZ or listing their own site, so the can generate income through affiliate programs that they run on their site. :D
     
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