Deletion from DMOZ - enemies in action?

[kenny]

You're getting shafted - thats my opinion on your situation

[Surfn]

There are some very old networks in this biz. People should think before pissing someone off.

[kenny]

Originally Posted by Surfn

There are some very old networks in this biz. People should think before pissing someone off.

You shouldn't have site "B" deleted because you made a mistake with site "A" some years back.

Pissed off or not DMOZ editors aren't suppose to treat the directories like their own personal link list

You're not suppose to become a editor just to list your own shit and to maintan a edge over your competition..

But let's face the facts - why else would anybody do it?

[plateman]

I been waiting 2 + years to get my LL listed there.. And I truely believe that the reviewers of most of the adult categories are corupt.. they dont want you listed there.. And I really dont give a shit less...

[kenny]

Originally Posted by plateman

I been waiting 2 + years to get my LL listed there.. And I truely believe that the reviewers of most of the adult categories are corupt.. they dont want you listed there.. And I really dont give a shit less...

Google needs to stop using DMOZ.

We would be better off if DMOZ became useless and just died.

All DMOZ provides now is a level of corruption in the form of a relevant super backlink used by editors as a slight edge.

[PhoneMistress]

Kit - I am not sure if your situation has been resolved.

If you go up the chain you will see all of the individuals who have permission to edit your category. To date that would be gigi, hotpink, hudson, jezebel, wilky, debbiejr, and peterrobson. You can find the information at the bottom of this page: http://dmoz.org/Adult/

Also, there is a message board for questions related to DMOZ which is run by the editors. Go to http://www.resource-zone.com/. There is an Adult section and you have to request a password.

Jezebel happens to be the meta-Editor for the Adult section. I would definitely contact Jezebel directly and state your concerns.

In addition to Resource Zone another link to have handy is http://report-abuse.dmoz.org/. If you believe an editor etc. is abusing his/her privileges this would be the place to start.

I hope this helps and best of luck.

[DangerDave]

Lets get something straight.. there is no "situation" to be resolved

Just because Kit thinks his site belongs in DMOZ - does not make it a fact or certainty.

How to suggest a site to the Open Directory
http://dmoz.org/add.html

Please recognize that making the ODP a useful resource requires us to exercise broad editorial discretion in determining the content and structure of the directory. That discretion extends (but is not limited) to what sites to include, where in the directory sites are placed, whether and when to include more than one link to a site, when deep linking is appropriate, and the content of the title and description of the site. In addition, a site's placement in the directory is subject to change or deletion at any time at our sole discretion. You should not rely on any aspect of a site's inclusion in the directory. Please understand that an editor's exercise of discretion may not always treat all submissions equally. You may not always agree with our choices, but we hope you recognize that we do our best to make fair and reasonable decisions.

Originally Posted by DocHolly

I really think the "editors" are just arbitrary in their listings and 'de-listings' because I’ve found most times they make no sense.

Sorry Doc, but that is not true... There is ALWAYS lengthy discussion on the criteria for inclusion and exclusion for all types of sites, be they adult or non-adult.

Originally Posted by sleeper

The editors usually build the same type of sites that are listed in their categories.

Another completely unfounded sweeping generalisation - so often extolled by people that have never been a DMOZ editor.

Originally Posted by sleeper

You can submit sites to DMOZ and not have it reviewed for years. You're lucky to get anything listed if you're not a editor or don't know a editor.

More unfounded bullshit... - again an opinion so often extolled by people that have never been a DMOZ editor.

Originally Posted by sleeper

On second thought I submitted a noncommercial site and it was listed promptly within a month.

Good to see you are disproving your own generalisations.

Originally Posted by Kit

I think it may be truth :-(
One my friend show me this domain:
http://www.whois.sc/dmoz/FREE-SEX-PI...E-SEX-PICS.COM
It's a clear spam of DMOZ directory, but it's a "right" spam from "right" person (I think so).

There IS still spammy stuff in DMOZ.. without question... AND the present Adult editors work most days to rid DMOZ of crap like that.. Dont blame current editors for the system they inherited.

Originally Posted by Kit

I found the reason. One of the DMOZ editors helped me. The editor, who deleted my site, is named Jezebel.

- Nice one Kit... care to let us know who the editor was that gave you that privileged information.?

Originally Posted by Kit

So the deletion turned out to be a result of my request to restore PenisBot.com in DMOZ listing. 4 Years ago, it has been deleted and blacklisted due to some multi-posting issue. We made AVS sites for multiple AVS-systems and submitted them to related AVS categories. I think I atoned my guilt long time ago.

Don't let facts get in the way of a good story Kit...

Originally Posted by sleeper

You're getting shafted

.. and what would you base that opinion on? blind assumption and speculation?

Originally Posted by sleeper

You shouldn't have site "B" deleted because you made a mistake with site "A" some years back.

Pissed off or not DMOZ editors aren't suppose to treat the directories like their own personal link list

You're not suppose to become a editor just to list your own shit and to maintan a edge over your competition..

But let's face the facts - why else would anybody do it?

More unsupported generalisations and assumptions based on board roumours..

Site deletions or additions are subject to change or deletion at any time at our sole discretion. This is the guidelines that you agree to at the time of submission!

Lets face facts... you have no idea what you are talking about.

Originally Posted by sleeper

Google needs to stop using DMOZ.

Why? because you said so? I think you credit yourse3lf with too much influence


DD

[kit]

Originally Posted by PhoneMistress

Also, there is a message board for questions related to DMOZ which is run by the editors. Go to http://www.resource-zone.com/. There is an Adult section and you have to request a password.

I requested access to "Adult" section a week ago and still wait the answer.