You Just Can't Trust Anyone (Rant #1)

pornrex · 2005-09-26, 08:08 PM

Max/Torn,

I was just going to say on the odd occassion (I speak for myself here only) I am not even aware that I've done something wrong!

I certainly agree with you that once I get to the point where I can build freesites in a reasonable amount of time, I too will take on the responsibility of getting my own linklist up and running as well.

Judging from conversations I've had via ICQ with the likes of Stu, UW and even MrYum, operating a linklist is no walk in the park. Its as much a priority and a responsibility as well as a privilege.

I hope that if ever make a mistake that you let me know.

ponygirl · 2005-09-26, 08:42 PM

I can understand the temptation to "auto-accept" certain submitters, esp if I see they post here and whatnot - you don't really expect that they'd be so stupid as to do something really boneheaded like cheat. On the other hand, having been burned too many times in "real" life, I have learned that expectations lead to disappointment. Too bad. When you don't really know someone except on the boards or online, it is easy to form a judgement of character that may be quite off the mark. When they show their true colors it is the same kind of betrayal that you would feel should a friend stab you in the back. A bit melodromatic, but it's true.
I guess this is a bit of a personal rant too, isn't it

I don't know why anyone would try to cheat & make enemies in what seems to be a very small world here, but I know people get lazy & make mistakes, too. Every time I read a thread like this it makes me paranoid

but at least it makes me more aware of what I'm doing when I build - that's a good thing

My LL doesn't bring a mountain, but it's a tad more than a molehill

so I am starting to understand all the crap that goes on out there, and I can't imagine getting hundreds of shitty cheating submits and how much of a piss off that must be.

If I fuck up, I hope that someone lets me know - some of us are just trying to make an honest (hehe) living here.

Whatever you had to get off your chest, thanks for keeping us on our toes MadMax!

Ponygirl

Surfn · 2005-09-26, 08:52 PM

One word "partners"

MrYum · 2005-09-26, 09:15 PM

That blows Max

One would hope that people are smart enough not to bite the hand that feeds them (feeds them traffic in this instance). But apparently that's not always the case.

I've been fortunate so far and have only endured the usual cheaters/scammers. Have not yet had someone I trusted intentionally try to assfuck me.

That's not to say that sometimes a trusted submitter doesn't make a mistake. When that happens, I contact them and they fix it...and are usually quite appreciative of the information.

Thanks for the eye opener Max. Much like some advice from UW several weeks ago, I take this as a heads up to be more vigilant. My list is still on the small'ish side, but it will always be a quality site that lists quality sites.

Hang in there Max...hope you don't find anymore nasty surprises in that pile.

Useless · 2005-09-26, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrYum

Much like some advice from UW several weeks ago...

Keep in mind, MadMax has been in the free site/link list game longer than I have - I just talk more.

pornrex · 2005-09-26, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Keep in mind, MadMax has been in the free site/link list game longer than I have - I just talk more.

That sounds about right...

Jel · 2005-09-27, 06:08 AM

[quote=ponygirl] Every time I read a thread like this it makes me paranoid/QUOTE]

Same here, always has me scurrying off to double-check stuff

MadMax · 2005-09-27, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornrex

Max/Torn,

I was just going to say on the odd occassion (I speak for myself here only) I am not even aware that I've done something wrong!

I certainly agree with you that once I get to the point where I can build freesites in a reasonable amount of time, I too will take on the responsibility of getting my own linklist up and running as well.

Judging from conversations I've had via ICQ with the likes of Stu, UW and even MrYum, operating a linklist is no walk in the park. Its as much a priority and a responsibility as well as a privilege.

I hope that if ever make a mistake that you let me know.

I agree completely pornrex

I'm generally one to try and nurture new submitters and let regular submitters know about honest mistakes. Yesterday I sent out a couple emails to regular submitters because they'd forgotten to link some text that was obviously supposed to be linked (Click Here For...). I know many submitters here have gotten those kinds of emails from me, and I've gotten them from many of the LL owners here

I should also say that while I had a really bad day yesterday, I do love running a link list...it's just a ton of work and a chess game with the webmasters who are always trying to push the line as far as they can.

2005-09-26, 08:42 PM	#2
ponygirl on vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,095	I can understand the temptation to "auto-accept" certain submitters, esp if I see they post here and whatnot - you don't really expect that they'd be so stupid as to do something really boneheaded like cheat. On the other hand, having been burned too many times in "real" life, I have learned that expectations lead to disappointment. Too bad. When you don't really know someone except on the boards or online, it is easy to form a judgement of character that may be quite off the mark. When they show their true colors it is the same kind of betrayal that you would feel should a friend stab you in the back. A bit melodromatic, but it's true. I guess this is a bit of a personal rant too, isn't it I don't know why anyone would try to cheat & make enemies in what seems to be a very small world here, but I know people get lazy & make mistakes, too. Every time I read a thread like this it makes me paranoid but at least it makes me more aware of what I'm doing when I build - that's a good thing My LL doesn't bring a mountain, but it's a tad more than a molehill so I am starting to understand all the crap that goes on out there, and I can't imagine getting hundreds of shitty cheating submits and how much of a piss off that must be. If I fuck up, I hope that someone lets me know - some of us are just trying to make an honest (hehe) living here. Whatever you had to get off your chest, thanks for keeping us on our toes MadMax! Ponygirl __________________ Submit Your Porn I do CSS coding Hosting - JMB Scripts - Tube Site Resources

2005-09-26, 08:52 PM	#3
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	One word "partners" __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2005-09-26, 09:15 PM	#4
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	That blows Max One would hope that people are smart enough not to bite the hand that feeds them (feeds them traffic in this instance). But apparently that's not always the case. I've been fortunate so far and have only endured the usual cheaters/scammers. Have not yet had someone I trusted intentionally try to assfuck me. That's not to say that sometimes a trusted submitter doesn't make a mistake. When that happens, I contact them and they fix it...and are usually quite appreciative of the information. Thanks for the eye opener Max. Much like some advice from UW several weeks ago, I take this as a heads up to be more vigilant. My list is still on the small'ish side, but it will always be a quality site that lists quality sites. Hang in there Max...hope you don't find anymore nasty surprises in that pile. __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-09-26, 08:08 PM	#1
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Max/Torn, I was just going to say on the odd occassion (I speak for myself here only) I am not even aware that I've done something wrong! I certainly agree with you that once I get to the point where I can build freesites in a reasonable amount of time, I too will take on the responsibility of getting my own linklist up and running as well. Judging from conversations I've had via ICQ with the likes of Stu, UW and even MrYum, operating a linklist is no walk in the park. Its as much a priority and a responsibility as well as a privilege. I hope that if ever make a mistake that you let me know. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2005-09-27, 06:08 AM	#7
Jel I'm the only guy in the world who has to wake up to have a nightmare Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 1,895	[quote=ponygirl] Every time I read a thread like this it makes me paranoid/QUOTE] Same here, always has me scurrying off to double-check stuff