insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 lately i see every 2nd person having something like "click here to get a free ipod, free lcd, free $10" etc links in their signature. i know the signature guidelines and rules and it's not permitted to use those "ads" since they don't link to evil websites or competetive ones. but as i said, just my personal opinion. it's cool that neowin got some ads now and the sponsoring helps keeping the server up but if i read forums posts i really get sick of those "click here, click there $$" posts/signatures. just my little rant. -insanekiwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegel Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 youve said EXACTLY what i thought ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 imo those people are just trying to make some quick cash via the forum instead of contributing. just my 2cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxBoy Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 they definately aren't allowed and i'm sure the moderators are dealing which each instance they find.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 well, i think it's a half-legal thing..imo they're using the forums to make some money off it and that was disturbs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 This kind of content is not permitted. You can help us by using the report feature or sending a PM to a moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 ok keldyn. i just wanted to make sure i'm not playing admin again :) maybe this should also be added to the signature rules in general thats ads aren't allowed aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Good idea. Many people may not know that this is a pyramid scam, and we need to put up a notice about it before someone falls for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Thank you. I have modified the guidelines to include pyramid schemes, referral id's, Ebay listings and donation requests. Those have also been an issue for us lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 so who am i supposed to PM from now on? maybe you since you replied and acted so fast? i don't wanna spread this work on all moderators. maybe one person we can talk to who can take care of this.. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 I will be more than happy to act on any concerns you may have, but any other moderator can just as easily handle such issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showuser=6139 for example. he has radom signatures about lcd, free 10$ etc, would this be a case of violating the rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Yes. That is an ideal example, but please refrain from publicly incriminating members in future. This is why you were recommended to contact us privately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 aye sir. /me founds neowin ad squad alliance :rofl: aight, thanks alot Keldyn for making this clear and giving me so fast and good responses :) i hope i didn't act bad in any way, just wanted to contribute a little to the community and make it better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 just use the button if you see a click me thread or in someones sigs. But i do agree bothers me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted August 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 15, 2004 This kind of content is not permitted. You can help us by using the report feature or sending a PM to a moderator. /me bows. you own keldyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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