Official "I've Linked Free Speech" Thread

[DJilla]

Originally Posted by Toby

Aren't we getting the cart before the horse here? Sending surfers to a site that's not yet ready to handle surfer traffic isn't going to accomplish much. Perhaps an FSC link on your webmaster page is far more appropriate.

I agree. Perhaps it is. Have you, will you, give em a link on yours?

On the other, I would respectfully suggest that the idea of giving FSC links and traffic is being encouraged not so much to educate the public but to serve as a incentive for them to IMPROVE the site and respect the volume of people that can be reached with a more meaningful message and responsiveness to us on the internet side of things. Also, that we Adult WM’s want to be part of the crafting of that message. Fact is, I come across the FSC banner in a number of surprising places AND anyone doing a free speech or related search is likely to come across their SE listing too and probably visits so they are getting surfer traffic now.

I think we just want to show our willingness to put out some effort. IMHO, if you want a seat at the table you have to bring something with you OR be capable of generating a positive. Help us out if you’re feeling that your interests have not been well served in the past by the FSC. They have shown an initial willingness to have dialogue and incorporate our concerns. We need to show them why they should do so ASAP. What do you think?

[walrus]

Dj,

Thanks for dropping down to "bloggers world" and reminding me that this post was up here. I had seen it initially and had dismissed it. Having read what I had missed lately, while I wont post a link on my surfers blogs, I can see the merit in adding it to my webmaster blogging tools site and will post the link later tonight!

The Walrus

[DJilla]

Originally Posted by walrus

I can see the merit in adding it to my webmaster blogging tools site and will post the link later tonight!
The Walrus

Originally Posted by Toby

I will be including a link on the submit pages of my TGP's.

Originally Posted by Hotrocket

I've been linking to FSC off My index pages for 2-3 months at least

BUMP!

Thanks for supporting this effort. Are there some more to get on board this worthwhile, small, gesture?

I can assure you that this and other related threads are being watched and discussed over at FSC. They are appreciating not only this gesture but the overall activity that the members are showing at this board towards wanting to seriously be involved in the future of their industry.

On this note, I wanted to repeat that I was told that sometime soon member surveys are going to be sent out. Your responses to those surveys (you'll be able to write in points too) are gong to be used to set the boards directions in a number of areas. I suspect that WM represenation might be less than it could be. So don't forget if you are not wanting to or can't afford to spend the $300 for a website membership at least get a $50 personal one so you can be a bigger part of this.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by DJilla

I agree. Perhaps it is. Have you, will you, give em a link on yours?

I will be including a link on the submit pages of my TGP's.

Originally Posted by DJilla

On the other, I would respectfully suggest that the idea of giving FSC links and traffic is being encouraged not so much to educate the public but to serve as a incentive for them to IMPROVE the site and respect the volume of people that can be reached with a more meaningful message and responsiveness to us on the internet side of things. Also, that we Adult WM’s want to be part of the crafting of that message. Fact is, I come across the FSC banner in a number of surprising places AND anyone doing a free speech or related search is likely to come across their SE listing too and probably visits so they are getting surfer traffic now.

I think we just want to show our willingness to put out some effort. IMHO, if you want a seat at the table you have to bring something with you OR be capable of generating a positive. Help us out if you’re feeling that your interests have not been well served in the past by the FSC. They have shown an initial willingness to have dialogue and incorporate our concerns. We need to show them why they should do so ASAP. What do you think?

I'm not confident that there's anyone at the FSC offices at this point that's is paying any attention to how much traffic the site gets, let alone where it's coming from. I think the offer to assist technically and financially with the improvement of the site has a far better chance of getting results.

[virgohippy]

Originally Posted by Toby

I'm not confident that there's anyone at the FSC offices at this point that's is paying any attention to how much traffic the site gets, let alone where it's coming from. I think the offer to assist technically and financially with the improvement of the site has a far better chance of getting results.

Very good point. Given that, why not offer both to provide assistance, and offer more publicity?

Tell 'em, "Hey, I'm(we're) giving you even more public awareness of your organization, and I'm(we're) offering to assist in helping you to better utilize that awareness."

A pincher approach would be more effective than two single approaches. They only serve to make each other more valid, and worthwhile, imo.