toolbars are stealing your money!!!!!!!!!! - GoFuckYourself.com

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 07:01 PM

can somebody help me & tell me the code to put on my sites to stop adblockers from blocking ads on my sites.

i also need a way to block or disable toolbars. I found out that many toolbars are removing affiliate link codes & replacing them with their own. These toolbars are stealing your money!!!!!!!!!!

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 07:12 PM

alrighty.

the surfers with adblockers can be redirected with mod rewrite with this code;

# block offline browsers
RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Offline* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebZIP* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebReaper* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Anarchie* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Mass\ Down* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Slurp* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^BlackWidow* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebStripper* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Wget* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebHook* [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Teleport*
# adblocking software
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.*Ad.*Muncher.*v4.*.* [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.*NetCaptor.* [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.*WebWasher.* [NC]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.*adsubtract.*$ [NC,OR]
# Send leeches to denied page
RewriteRule ^.*$ /docs/robots_denied.html [L]

now, the main thing is that pesky thief called toolbars!! i'm off to look for a way to disable it when visitors go to my sites..

Juilan · 10-09-2005, 07:16 PM

Look up scumware & stealware. That's what does a lot of the covert affiliate hijacking. Howabout putting links to adaware on your site for a true free download that could allow some of the bookmarkers to get rid of it at least ...

The Truth Hurts · 10-09-2005, 07:16 PM

you're going to manipulate someones browser, then expect them to click your ads?

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Truth Hurts

you're going to manipulate someones browser, then expect them to click your ads?

i dont want the toolbar changing the link code. there's got to be a way to block it from doing so, without affecting the surfers settings. I dont intend to change surfer/browser settings, but am looking for a way to make sure these scumware/stealware cant hijack my sales.

The Truth Hurts · 10-09-2005, 07:27 PM

i can see the toolbar thing...that's pretty fucked up.

but you mentioned bypassing adblockers too.. which might piss someone off.. even if they are freeloaders.. forcing ads on them probably ain't gonna make a customer out of them.

the redirection you posted might be a better idea...
I use an adblocker..don't think i've ever been redirected because of it..
would be fun to see.

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Truth Hurts

i can see the toolbar thing...that's pretty fucked up.

but you mentioned bypassing adblockers too.. which might piss someone off.. even if they are freeloaders.. forcing ads on them probably ain't gonna make a customer out of them.

the redirection you posted might be a better idea...
I use an adblocker..don't think i've ever been redirected because of it..
would be fun to see.

well, i jumped the gun a bit. i was looking at a script site & saw an ad for a script about blocking ad blockers, so thought ad blockers block all ads, but they dont. I just googled & did some quick reading. the adblockers only block popups & such. I thought if a surfer using it visiting my site wouldnt see the banners & image/html ads. totally misunderstood.

anyway, i figured a way to stop the toolbar/scumware/stealware etc.. things like toptext.

html encryption. The scumware dont work on encrypted pages because they cant read the keyword & code

i never used an adblocker cuz you can block them anyway with XP

Juilan · 10-09-2005, 07:37 PM

here's another idea, promote sites without heavy brand awareness yet, unsaturated good stuff. We loose approx. 30% of sales when we can't co-brand or re-brand. I bet you only loose 1% of sales due to stealware.

llporter · 10-09-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatingSkull

I found out that many toolbars are removing affiliate link codes & replacing them with their own. These toolbars are stealing your money!!!!!!!!!!

You mean to tell me that Google is making money through my promo of big boobs sites?

corvette · 10-09-2005, 07:49 PM

beatingskull, icq me when you have a free minute

45471840

Juilan · 10-09-2005, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llporter

You mean to tell me that Google is making money through my promo of big boobs sites?

no-no these are third party toolbars like* gator & slotch that are usually found and removed by free spyware removal programs.

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llporter

You mean to tell me that Google is making money through my promo of big boobs sites?

not google. it's scumware

llporter · 10-09-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juilan

no-no these are third party toolbars like* gator & slotch that are usually found and removed by free spyware removal programs.

Thanks. I thought it sounds fucked but so is google

BeatingSkull · 10-09-2005, 08:06 PM

here's a bit of info on the toolbar stealware, etc.. sneaky fuckers.

http://www.tamingthebeast.net/articl...-affiliate.htm

TheMob · 10-09-2005, 08:29 PM

dude, you think about that shit way too much. put your energy in to generating more traffic instead of worrying about the few that block your ads.

darnit · 10-09-2005, 09:01 PM

It would be a good idea to redirect that traffic to a adware/scumware removal program page that informs the surfer they are infected. Webroot has a good affiliate program. That way you make money and the surfers get a clean machine = more sales, less affiliate code jacking.

Everyone wins

10-09-2005, 07:01 PM	#1
BeatingSkull Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Confederate States of America Posts: 713	toolbars are stealing your money!!!!!!!!!! can somebody help me & tell me the code to put on my sites to stop adblockers from blocking ads on my sites. i also need a way to block or disable toolbars. I found out that many toolbars are removing affiliate link codes & replacing them with their own. These toolbars are stealing your money!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in October PussyCash will pay you a $100 FOR EVERY IMLIVE SIGN-UP you refer"

10-09-2005, 07:12 PM	#2
BeatingSkull Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Confederate States of America Posts: 713	alrighty. the surfers with adblockers can be redirected with mod rewrite with this code; # block offline browsers RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Offline* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebZIP* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebReaper* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Anarchie* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Mass\ Down* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Slurp* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^BlackWidow* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebStripper* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Wget* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^WebHook* [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Teleport* # adblocking software RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.Ad.Muncher.v4..* [NC,OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.NetCaptor. [NC,OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.WebWasher. [NC] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^.adsubtract.$ [NC,OR] # Send leeches to denied page RewriteRule ^.*$ /docs/robots_denied.html [L] now, the main thing is that pesky thief called toolbars!! i'm off to look for a way to disable it when visitors go to my sites.. __________________ "Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in October PussyCash will pay you a $100 FOR EVERY IMLIVE SIGN-UP you refer"

10-09-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
Juilan Sultan of Swing Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: XXXodus Posts: 15,141	Look up scumware & stealware. That's what does a lot of the covert affiliate hijacking. Howabout putting links to adaware on your site for a true free download that could allow some of the bookmarkers to get rid of it at least ... __________________ My Best Converting VOD Sponsor \|

10-09-2005, 07:37 PM	#8
Juilan Sultan of Swing Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: XXXodus Posts: 15,141	here's another idea, promote sites without heavy brand awareness yet, unsaturated good stuff. We loose approx. 30% of sales when we can't co-brand or re-brand. I bet you only loose 1% of sales due to stealware. __________________ My Best Converting VOD Sponsor \|

10-09-2005, 07:49 PM	#10
corvette Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: scottsdale Posts: 7,880	beatingskull, icq me when you have a free minute 45471840 __________________ If you need a good company for check writing services, then check out checkissuing, and for webhosting, check out Phoenix NAP

10-09-2005, 07:16 PM	#4
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,305	you're going to manipulate someones browser, then expect them to click your ads?

10-09-2005, 07:27 PM	#6
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,305	i can see the toolbar thing...that's pretty fucked up. but you mentioned bypassing adblockers too.. which might piss someone off.. even if they are freeloaders.. forcing ads on them probably ain't gonna make a customer out of them. the redirection you posted might be a better idea... I use an adblocker..don't think i've ever been redirected because of it.. would be fun to see.

10-09-2005, 08:06 PM	#14
BeatingSkull Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Confederate States of America Posts: 713	here's a bit of info on the toolbar stealware, etc.. sneaky fuckers. http://www.tamingthebeast.net/articl...-affiliate.htm __________________ "Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in October PussyCash will pay you a $100 FOR EVERY IMLIVE SIGN-UP you refer"

10-09-2005, 08:29 PM	#15
TheMob Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 2006 Posts: 8,584	dude, you think about that shit way too much. put your energy in to generating more traffic instead of worrying about the few that block your ads.

10-09-2005, 09:01 PM	#16
darnit Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Teh Interweb Posts: 2,439	It would be a good idea to redirect that traffic to a adware/scumware removal program page that informs the surfer they are infected. Webroot has a good affiliate program. That way you make money and the surfers get a clean machine = more sales, less affiliate code jacking. Everyone wins