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psyko514 · 02-23-2004, 06:10 PM

blah.

Broda · 02-23-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by psyko514
blah.

You a post bot or something?

Dirty F · 02-23-2004, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Broda
Yeah it sounds like you need to make a sale in the new proggy to get your old rewards points...

Well, thats simple pathetic and a easy way for them to get a lot of points back as a lot of people will either dont know this, wont be able to make a sale or cant be assed to make a sale.

I for one dont log in to my stats anymore. If i wouldnt read gfy i simply would lose my points for not knowing i need to make 1 sale in a given period. Lame.

psyko514 · 02-23-2004, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by Broda

You a post bot or something?

yes, i'm a highly advanced post bot capable of having conversations.

and as a post bot, i've managed to pull off over 10K posts without getting banned.

asshat.

Marc De · 02-23-2004, 06:42 PM

Battuss - we'll be emailing EVERYBODY with the info...

Broda · 02-23-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by psyko514

yes, i'm a highly advanced post bot capable of having conversations.

and as a post bot, i've managed to pull off over 10K posts without getting banned.

asshat.

You're highly sophosticated, not doubt about that

woj · 02-23-2004, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by Battuss

Well, thats simple pathetic and a easy way for them to get a lot of points back as a lot of people will either dont know this, wont be able to make a sale or cant be assed to make a sale.

I for one dont log in to my stats anymore. If i wouldnt read gfy i simply would lose my points for not knowing i need to make 1 sale in a given period. Lame.

Exactly... it's not really about making a sale within a month, or losing some points, but it's about how things are being handled.

It's like your bank sending you a notice that they have made some policy changes, and that unless you make a deposit within 30 days you will lose the money in your account.

Not to mention that the value of the points dropped all of a sudden from 16.5 cents to 15 cents per point as well.

Kimmykim · 02-23-2004, 06:54 PM

Congrats Marc, only you could manage to come up with what appears to be a way to change the system for the better, do it without anyone telling you that you have to, and get bitched out for it on a message board ;)

homegrownmof · 02-23-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by justsexxx

Did you look at homegrownmovies(ce cas)? Damn like 3-4 updates a day!

Andre

Thanks Andre!!

homegrownvideo.com does get 3-4 updates per day.

we are the ATK of real amateur!

arg · 02-23-2004, 07:43 PM

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Originally posted by KingK7
Now...
"All points in the ARSRewards.com system will be valued at $0.10 each. All current points in the current system will be multiplied by 1.5 and then revalued at the $0.10 each. In order to get your points transferred, you must send a signup to a site in the ARS 4 Real portfolio within 30 days of 2/23/04. If you do not, you will lose your current points."

I seem to remember one point used to be multiplied with .165
Correct?
That come down to 16.5 cents per point?
I am bad at math. Real bad.
So now one point is worth 15 cents in other words.(?)
Not to mention the discount Executive webmasters got. 10%?
That still going to be in effect?

Someone please correct me if my math is off.

Your math seems right to me. A point was $0.165, and with the 10% discount was effectively $0.183, and it seems to be being reduced to $0.15, not sure on the 10% discount. So you could be looking at up to an 18% reduction in the value of your rewards points. On the other hand, a week or two ago ARS added a 15% ordering fee for items not listed in their limited "store," which made that $0.165 point effectively worth $0.143 points for most things you'd want. The new rewards system sounds like they'll add items on request, so that 15% penalty could be removed, leaving you ahead overall.

Matt M · 02-23-2004, 07:51 PM

I think it is time to cover this "dinosaur" with dirt. It is dead, and it is really starting to smell BAD.

Jellybeen · 02-23-2004, 10:25 PM

I am soooooooo confuuuuuuuuuuused!!

So now we only have 2 ARS sites to promote until the new BYOT program is revealed?

Theo · 02-23-2004, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by Jellybeen
I am soooooooo confuuuuuuuuuuused!!

So now we only have 2 ARS sites to promote until the new BYOT program is revealed?

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KRL · 02-23-2004, 10:39 PM

Good luck Marc. Change is always refreshing in marketing.

Guys, if you're good surfers everything will be great in the year ahead.

Just don't plan anything past a few months out. When ARS makes a major move like this you can be darn sure others will be right behing them changing also.

xxxinnovations · 02-23-2004, 10:41 PM

ARS has gone to shit, fuck 'em

Fonz · 02-25-2004, 03:44 AM

I have like $50 still hanging in the "old" program, will that be transferred to?

Krille · 02-25-2004, 03:46 AM

reality sites are the future

Niki · 02-25-2004, 06:02 AM

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel

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9 mainstream wannabe reality sites and one full ads

what a joke ....

Anna_O · 02-25-2004, 06:10 AM

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Originally posted by Niki

9 mainstream wannabe reality sites and one full ads

what a joke ....

Yeah.. It would've been much better if the reality sites atleast were something different and original

Fro · 02-25-2004, 06:49 AM

The sky is falling!

Niki · 02-25-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by Fro
The sky is falling!

not at all ... just MarcDe lost his successful pps program ;)

don't know how much he will be successful with this new RI mess, but his pps empire is gone, that's for sure

Fro · 02-25-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by Niki

not at all ... just MarcDe lost his successful pps program ;)

don't know how much he will be successful with this new RI mess, but his pps empire is gone, that's for sure

Humm... Maybe it's due to his computer game affectation.

kios · 02-25-2004, 04:46 PM

Im sure ARS will relase new and unique reality sites the coming months...

Marc De · 02-25-2004, 04:49 PM

Niki - I just lost my successful PPS Program? Wow, that is news to me... Especially considering ARS 4 Real in its 2nd day is beating EVERY expectation I had. I couldn't be happier and after March 8th its going to do nothing but go UP & UP & UP!

Remember $75 per sign up on March 8th to all the ARS 4 Real Sites and http://www.realitypass.com is converting like crazy!

Fro · 02-25-2004, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by kios
Im sure ARS will relase new and unique reality sites the coming months...

I'm guessing the new reality site where webmasters get a vigorous double-anal penetration is gonna be an absolute hit. ARS is shifting the paradigm, ya see.

tootie · 02-25-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Niki

not at all ... just MarcDe lost his successful pps program ;)

don't know how much he will be successful with this new RI mess, but his pps empire is gone, that's for sure

Actually, Marc didn't "lose" anything. It was a business decision. Global Intermedia owned the old paysites and they had horrible members areas. Retention was apparently terrible and ARS chose to end its relationship with GIM. He didn't really have alot of choice in the matter, I expect. I know people are a bit freaked out right now, but personally I'd rather see ARS do soemthing like this than keep trying to pilot a sinking ship and eventually go down altogether. Marc is a smart guy, I know he wouldn't do something like this without a rock solid reason.

Nat · 02-25-2004, 04:58 PM

damn, and i have a shitload of traffic going there way... gah!

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by Nat
damn, and i have a shitload of traffic going there way... gah!

Don't worry the

you make for your sig will more then make up for it....

Nader · 02-25-2004, 05:14 PM

We can help!

Toolz · 02-25-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by Matt M

Don't worry the you make for your sig will more then make up for it....

Feel free to continue your little bitter tirade against your ex-employer it's quite flattering that we angered you this much that you've been unable to move on. Please take some thought in your posts for yourself though; you're only casting a bad light on your own image. I have to believe, it would be in your best interests to just back away from your keyboard as continuing to press the issue is definitely not going to help your cause.

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by Toolz

Feel free to continue your little bitter tirade against your ex-employer it's quite flattering that we angered you this much that you've been unable to move on. Please take some thought in your posts for yourself though; you're only casting a bad light on your own image. I have to believe, it would be in your best interests to just back away from your keyboard as continuing to press the issue is definitely not going to help your cause.

Thanks for your concern Shawn, but I am fine, and have moved on. Just stating the obvious here, and think it is funny and Flattering that you or someone else from ARS feels the need to try and discredit me when I post. If I am so full of shit, why not just let it be found out? Makes you look desperate, maybe it is hitting a nerve?

Best of Luck Toolz, you will need it.

Toolz · 02-25-2004, 05:41 PM

Did you even read what I wrote? Where exactly did I discredit you or say you were full of shit?

Bitter yes...

Marc De · 02-25-2004, 05:45 PM

Shawn he was just waiting for a response so he could post that. Probably had it saved in a notepad file for weeks. What is funny is while I was walking to his car we talked, he either lied to me or just doesn't live up to what he says he will! Says a lot about a man's character...

You better get back to rubbing your rabbits foot because you know we're both going to be on unemployment in about 2 weeks ROFLMAO!!!

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 05:47 PM

Wrote no, Implied.... yes. It is cool Shawn I have no problem with you or anyone over there personally, just not buying into all the "sunshine and roses" being sold. I am aloud to have my own opinions just like you, and everyone else. Nothing to get all worked up about.

Toolz · 02-25-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Marc De

You better get back to rubbing your rabbits foot because you know we're both going to be on unemployment in about 2 weeks ROFLMAO!!!

Rabbits foot? Shit I better find the map to where I buried all my jugs of pennies in the back yard!

Toolz · 02-25-2004, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by Matt M
Wrote no, Implied.... yes. It is cool Shawn I have no problem with you or anyone over there personally, just not buying into all the "sunshine and roses" being sold. I am aloud to have my own opinions just like you, and everyone else. Nothing to get all worked up about.

I'm not worked up honestly I could care less your first 20 or so attacks I let slide, then I just got bored cause after all we're headed to the unemployment line over here so I thought I would finally reply to the "rain and dead flowers" being spewed by you.

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Marc De
Shawn he was just waiting for a response so he could post that. Probably had it saved in a notepad file for weeks. What is funny is while I was walking to his car we talked, he either lied to me or just doesn't live up to what he says he will! Says a lot about a man's character...

You better get back to rubbing your rabbits foot because you know we're both going to be on unemployment in about 2 weeks ROFLMAO!!!

See, Marc wants to make this all personal, and it really isnt. Yes Marc we sure did talk, and I am sure it wasn't me that lied that afternoon. Again, if you want to do this here I will be happy to, or if you want to talk like adults, you know how to reach me.

Marc De · 02-25-2004, 05:54 PM

Matt - just as every one of your replies (amazing you show up in EVERY ARS thread) is doom and gloom about ARS. Your bitter, no doubt and it just looks bad and frankly you act as if you have 'inside knowledge' when you talk negatively about us. Oh, and yes, you were a former employee, so some may think your 'act' of having inside knowledge is believable. I'm growing very tired of it! You've impressed nothing upon me but your hard feelings about us and that is just sad!

Marc De · 02-25-2004, 05:57 PM

Matt - truthfully I don't know how to get in touch with you! My ICQ is 46972932 I'd be MORE than happy to talk to you

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 05:59 PM

Marc,

Thanks for proving my point. But really nothing good will come of this for either of us. I dont have to agree with you business decisions, and I am not alone in doing so. Just look at you message board, seems like I am the least of your worries right now, and yet you give me the most attention? Strange I would be happy to have a civil conversation with you sometime as I do think you are a decent guy, just badly misinformed by your staff.

Best of luck.

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 06:01 PM

Ok, Marc i will bite. I am contacting you now.

Marc De · 02-25-2004, 07:26 PM

Matt M - it was good to speak with you! I'm glad the past is the past and we can move forward on a positive note and work through in issues there may have been

Don't forget to set up that FMAO account on March 8th hehe

Matt M · 02-25-2004, 07:37 PM

Thanks Marc,

I agree with you it was good to put all this behind us.

Thanks for taking the time to do it.

slackologist · 02-25-2004, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
imagine all those old SE spammers pages and all the links people have to change... they must be cashing in!

hahah

I have a domain promoting ARS that consists of a text link & 4 linked FPAs.

Thank fuck i don't have to screw around with 1 million and 1 spammy static pages.

Mr.Soze · 02-25-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by KingK7
Now...
"All points in the ARSRewards.com system will be valued at $0.10 each. All current points in the current system will be multiplied by 1.5 and then revalued at the $0.10 each. In order to get your points transferred, you must send a signup to a site in the ARS 4 Real portfolio within 30 days of 2/23/04. If you do not, you will lose your current points."

I seem to remember one point used to be multiplied with .165
Correct?
That come down to 16.5 cents per point?
I am bad at math. Real bad.
So now one point is worth 15 cents in other words.(?)
Not to mention the discount Executive webmasters got. 10%?
That still going to be in effect?

Someone please correct me if my math is off.

I didn't see anyone from ARS answering this one?
I'm interested to hear the answer too.

Niki · 02-25-2004, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by Marc De
Niki - I just lost my successful PPS Program? Wow, that is news to me... Especially considering ARS 4 Real in its 2nd day is beating EVERY expectation I had. I couldn't be happier and after March 8th its going to do nothing but go UP & UP & UP!

Remember $75 per sign up on March 8th to all the ARS 4 Real Sites and http://www.realitypass.com is converting like crazy!

good for you ...

Fro · 02-26-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by slackologist

I have a domain promoting ARS that consists of a text link & 4 linked FPAs.

Thank fuck i don't have to screw around with 1 million and 1 spammy static pages.

Ouch. Guilty as charged...

I guess it's time I dusted off Mastering Regular Expressions. It looks like I've got some editing to do.

pornojail · 02-26-2004, 08:41 PM

ARSCHAMP

that`s the way .

V_RocKs · 02-28-2004, 09:19 AM

I remember when I first signed up with them, it was a bit of a learning curve trying to find the paysites to promote, and then adding them to your account. Their system was shit, ARS4real seems to work a hell of a lot better, I hope the rest of their website converts over to it to.

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	Congrats Marc, only you could manage to come up with what appears to be a way to change the system for the better, do it without anyone telling you that you have to, and get bitched out for it on a message board ;)

02-23-2004, 10:25 PM	#112
Jellybeen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 86	I am soooooooo confuuuuuuuuuuused!! So now we only have 2 ARS sites to promote until the new BYOT program is revealed?

02-25-2004, 03:46 AM	#117
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02-25-2004, 04:49 PM	#124
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	Niki - I just lost my successful PPS Program? Wow, that is news to me... Especially considering ARS 4 Real in its 2nd day is beating EVERY expectation I had. I couldn't be happier and after March 8th its going to do nothing but go UP & UP & UP! Remember $75 per sign up on March 8th to all the ARS 4 Real Sites and http://www.realitypass.com is converting like crazy!

02-25-2004, 04:58 PM	#127
Nat Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 553	damn, and i have a shitload of traffic going there way... gah!

02-25-2004, 05:14 PM	#129
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02-25-2004, 05:41 PM	#132
Toolz Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Podunk Posts: 690	Did you even read what I wrote? Where exactly did I discredit you or say you were full of shit? Bitter yes...

02-25-2004, 05:45 PM	#133
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	Shawn he was just waiting for a response so he could post that. Probably had it saved in a notepad file for weeks. What is funny is while I was walking to his car we talked, he either lied to me or just doesn't live up to what he says he will! Says a lot about a man's character... You better get back to rubbing your rabbits foot because you know we're both going to be on unemployment in about 2 weeks ROFLMAO!!!

02-25-2004, 05:47 PM	#134
Matt M Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 738	Wrote no, Implied.... yes. It is cool Shawn I have no problem with you or anyone over there personally, just not buying into all the "sunshine and roses" being sold. I am aloud to have my own opinions just like you, and everyone else. Nothing to get all worked up about. __________________ No Thanks, I have my own...... ICQ: 156837862

02-25-2004, 05:54 PM	#138
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	Matt - just as every one of your replies (amazing you show up in EVERY ARS thread) is doom and gloom about ARS. Your bitter, no doubt and it just looks bad and frankly you act as if you have 'inside knowledge' when you talk negatively about us. Oh, and yes, you were a former employee, so some may think your 'act' of having inside knowledge is believable. I'm growing very tired of it! You've impressed nothing upon me but your hard feelings about us and that is just sad!

02-25-2004, 05:57 PM	#139
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	Matt - truthfully I don't know how to get in touch with you! My ICQ is 46972932 I'd be MORE than happy to talk to you

02-25-2004, 05:59 PM	#140
Matt M Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 738	Marc, Thanks for proving my point. But really nothing good will come of this for either of us. I dont have to agree with you business decisions, and I am not alone in doing so. Just look at you message board, seems like I am the least of your worries right now, and yet you give me the most attention? Strange I would be happy to have a civil conversation with you sometime as I do think you are a decent guy, just badly misinformed by your staff. Best of luck. __________________ No Thanks, I have my own...... ICQ: 156837862

02-25-2004, 06:01 PM	#141
Matt M Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 738	Ok, Marc i will bite. I am contacting you now. __________________ No Thanks, I have my own...... ICQ: 156837862

02-25-2004, 07:26 PM	#142
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	Matt M - it was good to speak with you! I'm glad the past is the past and we can move forward on a positive note and work through in issues there may have been Don't forget to set up that FMAO account on March 8th hehe

02-25-2004, 07:37 PM	#143
Matt M Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 738	Thanks Marc, I agree with you it was good to put all this behind us. Thanks for taking the time to do it. __________________ No Thanks, I have my own...... ICQ: 156837862

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02-28-2004, 09:19 AM	#149
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,428	I remember when I first signed up with them, it was a bit of a learning curve trying to find the paysites to promote, and then adding them to your account. Their system was shit, ARS4real seems to work a hell of a lot better, I hope the rest of their website converts over to it to.