Cross sells - a surfer's view - GoFuckYourself.com

polish_aristocrat · 01-27-2004, 10:27 AM

In December I subscribed to a website that I saw reviewed here. The review was helpful and the site was great. While on the site I clicked on two links that offered free access to other sites owned by the same provider. I probably spent less than five minutes on both sites and downloaded nothing before heading back to the site that I had subscribed to. I had an unpleasant surprise when I opened my Visa bill this month - a total charge of just less than $60. I went to the billing site and saw that my 'free' click had actually triggered a month membership for each.

While I was a bit naive to click on the links, I think that this is unethical behaviour. This was a decent website that I would have re-subscribed to to get updates a couple of times a year, but not now.

cannot edit the title? wtf ?

Wizzo · 01-27-2004, 10:33 AM

If anyone wants to sell some $1 crosssales, hit me up!

Trax · 01-27-2004, 10:36 AM

i think we all know about that problem but dont treat it like one cuz its all about money

powerbubba · 01-27-2004, 10:42 AM

I think crap like this prevents people from joining websites to begin with. It's a short-term gain, destroying long-term prospects. It's about money, but we'd make more money in the long term if people could come to trust they won't get ripped off.

Were you able to get your money back? I would have charged it back. If the charges were hidden, then charge back. I run a paysite and I hate charge backs, but to me this crosses the border. I'd rather see these sites shut down sooner than later.

maxjohan · 01-27-2004, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by Trax
i think we all know about that problem but dont treat it like one cuz its all about money

fast money.

hjnet · 01-27-2004, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trax
i think we all know about that problem but dont treat it like one cuz its all about money

Well, I'd say others will treat it for us soon.
And I'm not sure if that's really such a bad thing for webmasters that go for long term income and stability.

01-27-2004, 10:27 AM	#1
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	Cross sales - a surfer's view In December I subscribed to a website that I saw reviewed here. The review was helpful and the site was great. While on the site I clicked on two links that offered free access to other sites owned by the same provider. I probably spent less than five minutes on both sites and downloaded nothing before heading back to the site that I had subscribed to. I had an unpleasant surprise when I opened my Visa bill this month - a total charge of just less than $60. I went to the billing site and saw that my 'free' click had actually triggered a month membership for each. While I was a bit naive to click on the links, I think that this is unethical behaviour. This was a decent website that I would have re-subscribed to to get updates a couple of times a year, but not now. cannot edit the title? wtf ? __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore. Last edited by polish_aristocrat; 01-27-2004 at 10:31 AM..

01-27-2004, 10:33 AM	#2
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01-27-2004, 10:42 AM	#4
powerbubba Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 358	I think crap like this prevents people from joining websites to begin with. It's a short-term gain, destroying long-term prospects. It's about money, but we'd make more money in the long term if people could come to trust they won't get ripped off. Were you able to get your money back? I would have charged it back. If the charges were hidden, then charge back. I run a paysite and I hate charge backs, but to me this crosses the border. I'd rather see these sites shut down sooner than later. __________________ GreatGirls.com [email protected] CrowsCrypt.com - Exclusive High Quality Goth www.crowscrypt.com

01-27-2004, 10:36 AM	#3
Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	i think we all know about that problem but dont treat it like one cuz its all about money