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  • the alchemist
    Confirmed User
    • Dec 2004
    • 3271

    #1

    Keeping them honest

    Would it be a good idea to have some sort of website acting as a kind of BBB for adult programs, with a complaints system, testimonials, stats and news even, or is there such a thing already?
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  • _mC_
    Confirmed User
    • Jun 2002
    • 1195

    #2
    I see there being a lot of abuse to something like that. But if it was managed well, it would be very helpful.

    But one can usually tell when something is up in this business!

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    • Anna_Miller
      Confirmed User
      • Apr 2004
      • 697

      #3
      I own BetterPornBureau.com. We have been kicking this very idea around for awhile, but don't have the time & manpower to start it ourselves. Anybody looking for a partner project?

      My Official Website
      Anna at 4RealCash dot com
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      • Indecent
        Confirmed User
        • Mar 2006
        • 156

        #4
        Will the site contain links with affiliate codes all over them? If so.. then don't waste your time, imo. To be a true resource for the well-being of webmasters, the site would need to be non-profit (at least it shouldn't make money from the adult industry).

        I don't see that happening

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        • the alchemist
          Confirmed User
          • Dec 2004
          • 3271

          #5
          Originally posted by Anna_Miller
          I own BetterPornBureau.com. We have been kicking this very idea around for awhile, but don't have the time & manpower to start it ourselves. Anybody looking for a partner project?
          I could do it, I have quite a few ideas for it as well...

          Do you think the BBB would care about your domain name though?
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          • the alchemist
            Confirmed User
            • Dec 2004
            • 3271

            #6
            Originally posted by Indecent
            Will the site contain links with affiliate codes all over them? If so.. then don't waste your time, imo. To be a true resource for the well-being of webmasters, the site would need to be non-profit (at least it shouldn't make money from the adult industry).

            I don't see that happening
            Ok so what you're saying is I should invest my time and knowledge into keeping other webmasters informed of what's good and what's not, for nothing at all?
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            • tranza
              ICQ: 197-556-237
              • Jun 2003
              • 57559

              #7
              Originally posted by Indecent
              Will the site contain links with affiliate codes all over them? If so.. then don't waste your time, imo. To be a true resource for the well-being of webmasters, the site would need to be non-profit (at least it shouldn't make money from the adult industry).

              I don't see that happening
              You've got to be kidding, right??
              I'm just a newbie.

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              • Indecent
                Confirmed User
                • Mar 2006
                • 156

                #8
                Originally posted by the alchemist
                Ok so what you're saying is I should invest my time and knowledge into keeping other webmasters informed of what's good and what's not, for nothing at all?
                Hence the problem If you're making money off of the companies that you are "watching," then isn't there a conflict of interest?

                If you're point is to show the most profitable and highest converting programs.. then that is different. To objectively watch the companies for cheaters gets more complicated when money is involved, unfortunately.

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                • Anna_Miller
                  Confirmed User
                  • Apr 2004
                  • 697

                  #9
                  The BBB isn't completely free. Businesses have to pay to be a member.

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                  Anna at 4RealCash dot com
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                  • Wizzo
                    2011 GFY Hall of Fame!
                    • Nov 2000
                    • 15224

                    #10
                    Back in the day there was Serge's The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly... but haven't seen any in recent years worthwild..
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                    • _mC_
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jun 2002
                      • 1195

                      #11
                      Charge a membership fee or sell banner space. All ethical and not a conflict of interest if done correctly. :2cents

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                      • the alchemist
                        Confirmed User
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 3271

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Indecent
                        Hence the problem If you're making money off of the companies that you are "watching," then isn't there a conflict of interest?

                        If you're point is to show the most profitable and highest converting programs.. then that is different. To objectively watch the companies for cheaters gets more complicated when money is involved, unfortunately.
                        I would simply pick which sponsors I want to put banners up for, I work with over 60 programs and I know a lot of very good and serious ones. I wouldn't let myself get biased for any reason, I utterly despise dishonest people/companies.

                        Also, I was basically thinking of keeping ref codes out of most of it, except maybe the page where I would show all my stats and ratios...
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                        • Indecent
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                          • Mar 2006
                          • 156

                          #13
                          Cool, I'd definitely check it out

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                          • SykkBoy2
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                            • Feb 2001
                            • 19969

                            #14
                            So, who would decide what makes a program good or bad? Would this just be programs or would sites that sell ad space be listed as well...sites like TGPs that sell spots?
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                            • the alchemist
                              Confirmed User
                              • Dec 2004
                              • 3271

                              #15
                              Originally posted by SykkBoy2
                              So, who would decide what makes a program good or bad? Would this just be programs or would sites that sell ad space be listed as well...sites like TGPs that sell spots?
                              I assume that most webmasters would make their own decision after reading the reviews, testimonials and complaints, checking the ratios etc...

                              I was actually thinking of having a page for sites selling traffic, ad spaces and services... Why not TGP's as well, that's a good idea!
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                              • abcx
                                Registered User
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 132

                                #16
                                Yea it costs money for a business to register with the BBB, the BBB isnt actually government related as most people think, its just another company.

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