Subdomains

RobUK · 2005-09-19, 11:59 AM

Ok, I know that few, if any, LLs will approve freesites built on a subdomain, and may well ban the submitter. I'm sure there must be a good reason for this rule, and I'm curious to know what it is - could someone explain, please?

Rob.

MadMax · 2005-09-19, 12:54 PM

Subdomains are too easy to redirect in bulk and are too commonly used by cheaters

stuveltje · 2005-09-19, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Subdomains are too easy to redirect in bulk and are too commonly used by cheaters

madmax readed my mind

RobUK · 2005-09-19, 02:09 PM

Cheers guys, that solves that little mystery

So, next question: sooner or later I'm planning to put a "fake" link list on the root of one of my domains to act as a hub. At first it will just have links to sponsor galleries and my own freesites, but eventually I intend to throw it open for submissions.

Now, I've been working around the idea of using subdomains for each category, with the main index on the domain root. Is this going to be a problem for my future plans? Am I going to have difficulty exchanging category links with other lists if the cats are on subdomains? Or are these concerns aimed primarily at freesites?

Rob.

Halfdeck · 2005-09-19, 03:42 PM

RobUK, I don't run LLs but I'd think when it comes time for you to do cat trades with other LL owners, you'll run into a brick wall because I'd imagine most of them would prefer not to linktrade with subdomains.

stuveltje · 2005-09-19, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfdeck

RobUK, I don't run LLs but I'd think when it comes time for you to do cat trades with other LL owners, you'll run into a brick wall because I'd imagine most of them would prefer not to linktrade with subdomains.

and halfdeck thinks the same like i would say......hey this is easy

and halfdeck get your ass on icq

spacemanspiff · 2005-09-19, 04:44 PM

Also, if you need to change hosts, subdomains can be a pain to move. Unless there's a really good reason to use em, just go with folders.

MrYum · 2005-09-19, 05:18 PM

All the downsides posted here are right on...sub-domains will cause you more problems than benefits.

Using folders is a much easier way to go and you won't have any problems with listings or trades at a later day.

Halfdeck · 2005-09-19, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stuveltje

and halfdeck thinks the same like i would say......hey this is easy

and halfdeck get your ass on icq

I need more RAM

Not enough yet to play games and keep ICQ running at the same time.

RobUK · 2005-09-19, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the feedback folks - subdomains will not be happening!

Rob.

2005-09-19, 11:59 AM	#1
RobUK I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 80	Subdomains Ok, I know that few, if any, LLs will approve freesites built on a subdomain, and may well ban the submitter. I'm sure there must be a good reason for this rule, and I'm curious to know what it is - could someone explain, please? Rob.

2005-09-19, 03:42 PM	#5
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2005-09-19, 04:44 PM	#7
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2005-09-19, 05:18 PM	#8
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	All the downsides posted here are right on...sub-domains will cause you more problems than benefits. Using folders is a much easier way to go and you won't have any problems with listings or trades at a later day. __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-09-19, 12:54 PM	#2
MadMax "Without evil there can be no good, so it must be good to be evil sometimes" ~ Satan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Motor City, baby, where carjacking was invented! Now GIMME THOSE SHOES! Posts: 2,385	Subdomains are too easy to redirect in bulk and are too commonly used by cheaters

2005-09-19, 02:09 PM	#4
RobUK I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 80	Cheers guys, that solves that little mystery So, next question: sooner or later I'm planning to put a "fake" link list on the root of one of my domains to act as a hub. At first it will just have links to sponsor galleries and my own freesites, but eventually I intend to throw it open for submissions. Now, I've been working around the idea of using subdomains for each category, with the main index on the domain root. Is this going to be a problem for my future plans? Am I going to have difficulty exchanging category links with other lists if the cats are on subdomains? Or are these concerns aimed primarily at freesites? Rob.

2005-09-19, 06:51 PM	#10
RobUK I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 80	Thanks for the feedback folks - subdomains will not be happening! Rob.