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mattflower · 05-10-09, 07:40 AM

Have any of you had any success posting your links in forums without being accused of spam?
Is it best to ask the mods first?

This forum is one of the only ones I have ever used on the net where the mods aren't ban happy and on a power trip!

cono1717 · 05-10-09, 08:34 AM

You can't just go posting things like "HEY JOIN ME ON http://apple.freebiejeebies.co.uk/MYREF" that would constitue as spam. You can however post them in your signature (not on this forum though) but make sure you read the rules as some sites can be really strict about soliciting money from their users.

mattflower · 05-10-09, 09:33 AM

Even if you've been a member of the forum for along time can you not try and start a thread with your link in?

ndev2k · 05-10-09, 09:38 AM

It depends on the forum. Ask on that forum it is the only way. We can give hypothetical answers all day but you don't know unless you try.

cono1717 · 05-10-09, 09:41 AM

Think of it this way.

Your a mod. You see a thread that contains the following

"Please sign up to my link and complete a free offer for your free gift, no scam, honest".

What would you do, delete it right, you would probably not even look at the members join date or post count.

However a link in your sig, is usually fine.

mattflower · 05-10-09, 10:33 AM

hmmm might give that a go instead.

Been kicked off a few forums which I used to enjoy being part of

xOxOx · 05-10-09, 05:45 PM

the question is ....what forum !!

suparman · 14-10-09, 09:41 AM

Put a link to a blog or site that has your referral link on it instead. I think that is allowed on most sites.

chops1 · 22-10-09, 07:52 AM

I have a link in my sig on another forum hasn't been a problem...yet

pixel · 22-10-09, 10:18 AM

I suspect, it is a ultra small % of people here who actually click on any links anyhow.

Everyone knows what they are and what they do.

So i see it as a pointless exercise.

**MJ10** · 22-10-09, 10:25 AM

I think eXceem is one of the few forums with a 3 strikes policy... all the rest ban straight away!!

I had a link to my website in my sig on one forum and was banned!! On another forum I promoted a competition linked with FJ and was given a 2nd chance because I was new... wasn't that nice! They say anything related to FJ is banned because it is a "pyramid scheme"... they got eggy when I told them it wasn't and explained it to them!

05-10-09, 07:40 AM	#1
mattflower iBook Join Date: May 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 2,233	Forums Have any of you had any success posting your links in forums without being accused of spam? Is it best to ask the mods first? This forum is one of the only ones I have ever used on the net where the mods aren't ban happy and on a power trip!

05-10-09, 08:34 AM	#2
cono1717 iPod 30gb Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Widnes Posts: 1,090	You can't just go posting things like "HEY JOIN ME ON http://apple.freebiejeebies.co.uk/MYREF" that would constitue as spam. You can however post them in your signature (not on this forum though) but make sure you read the rules as some sites can be really strict about soliciting money from their users. __________________ Totally Free iPad \| McFlurry Ice Cream Van Everything I say reflects my own opinions and not that of any company.

05-10-09, 09:38 AM	#4
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05-10-09, 09:41 AM	#5
cono1717 iPod 30gb Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Widnes Posts: 1,090	Think of it this way. Your a mod. You see a thread that contains the following "Please sign up to my link and complete a free offer for your free gift, no scam, honest". What would you do, delete it right, you would probably not even look at the members join date or post count. However a link in your sig, is usually fine. __________________ Totally Free iPad \| McFlurry Ice Cream Van Everything I say reflects my own opinions and not that of any company.

22-10-09, 10:25 AM	#11
MJ10 Currently: Moderating! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 15,784	I think eXceem is one of the few forums with a 3 strikes policy... all the rest ban straight away!! I had a link to my website in my sig on one forum and was banned!! On another forum I promoted a competition linked with FJ and was given a 2nd chance because I was new... wasn't that nice! They say anything related to FJ is banned because it is a "pyramid scheme"... they got eggy when I told them it wasn't and explained it to them! __________________ Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £4,280.76 Spoiler Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) \| Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) \| 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) \| BT (£1,302) \| BT (£663) \| BT (£238) \| 500GB Wifi HDD (£103.98) \| Philips iPad Speaker (£99.99) \| Sgt.PepperMill (£10.47) \| Car iPhone/Tape (£9.29) Received from KUDOS: £2,652.50 Spoiler Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) \| Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) \| Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) \| Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) \| Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) \| Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) \| 32GB iPad 3 4G (£579) \| BT (£153) Received from Xpango: £250.14 Spoiler Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Received from other affiliates: £263.20 Spoiler Amazon Affiliate Voucher (£263.20) 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPad 3 \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £7,446.87 plus Current Stats: 0 green 12 pending WIN an iPod Shuffle, XBox Live, Amazon or iTunes vouchers >> Free competition entry here << Spoiler Spoiler Ed's status Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £250.14 (others: £263.20) Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Amazon: Affiliate Voucher (£263.20)

05-10-09, 09:33 AM	#3
mattflower iBook Join Date: May 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 2,233	Even if you've been a member of the forum for along time can you not try and start a thread with your link in?

05-10-09, 10:33 AM	#6
mattflower iBook Join Date: May 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 2,233	hmmm might give that a go instead. Been kicked off a few forums which I used to enjoy being part of

05-10-09, 05:45 PM	#7
xOxOx BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29	the question is ....what forum !!

14-10-09, 09:41 AM	#8
suparman iPod Shuffle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 23	Put a link to a blog or site that has your referral link on it instead. I think that is allowed on most sites.

22-10-09, 07:52 AM	#9
chops1 iPod Shuffle Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	I have a link in my sig on another forum hasn't been a problem...yet

22-10-09, 10:18 AM	#10
pixel iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 118	I suspect, it is a ultra small % of people here who actually click on any links anyhow. Everyone knows what they are and what they do. So i see it as a pointless exercise.