Why Not Create A New Forum Category for Contests? - GoFuckYourself.com

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 09-08-2007, 04:42 AM

Many threads are filled with meaningless drivel and bumps from contest whores and bots, so let's give them their own forum category, since they provide almost no meaningful input to the Fucking Around and Program Discussion forum.

Good riddance to bad trash...

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who · 09-08-2007, 04:43 AM

I 100% agree, but in that case, there will be about 99% less competitions... because real webmasters won't even see them.

Scott McD · 09-08-2007, 04:46 AM

I'm sick of logging on here every damn day to find 80% of the first page filled with this shit...

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 09-08-2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by who

I 100% agree, but in that case, there will be about 99% less competitions... because real webmasters won't even see them.

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I'm sick of logging on here every damn day to find 80% of the first page filled with this shit...

So I take your comments as a YES - there should be a separate forum category for contests...

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RedShoe · 09-08-2007, 06:03 AM

yes.. new category. Nice meeting you at the discussion the other night by the way.

RedShoe · 09-08-2007, 11:40 AM

bump for the early afternoon saturday crowd.

KrisKross · 09-08-2007, 11:43 AM

Never gonna happen. It defeats the whole purpose. While you might not look in those threads, you're not representative of the 20K+ webmasters who post here.

allofzen · 09-08-2007, 11:49 AM

theres got to be a simpler solution.

put the words "[contest]" in every contest title... and put a checkmark option that'll hide all contest threads in the main forum.

the ppl who don't like contest threads won't see them!

RawAlex · 09-08-2007, 12:53 PM

Actually, if GFY just told Lars to pound sand, there wouldn't be very many contest threads. In fact, since Lars became persona non grata around here, the amount of that crap has dropped quite a bit.

Monique Niccole · 09-08-2007, 12:59 PM

Stellar idea. I absolutely hate those contest threads and it always seems like there are way too many of them going on at the same time.

RedShoe · 09-08-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Afrekete

Stellar idea. I absolutely hate those contest threads and it always seems like there are way too many of them going on at the same time.

you can always tell when the contest trolls wake up, because right around 8 am EST, the board lights up with all the contest threads.

TeenCat · 09-08-2007, 01:28 PM

because the idea of contests as advertising will become useless

goldmine · 09-08-2007, 01:35 PM

that make sense

D · 09-08-2007, 01:36 PM

Like who said, if you move contests elsewhere, the entire point of having them is just about moot.

Too, if you disallow contests, you're only a horse shoe's toss from disallowing any promotional announcements...

Maybe taking steps to disallow for or prevent the "bump this thread and win" aspect of contests is the way to go.

/shrug

Matt 26z · 09-08-2007, 01:42 PM

So many people just don't understand the point of the contests.

A sponsor has a major announcement they want to be seen. So they add a contest to the thread and know that's what will keep the announcement bumped.

RedShoe · 09-08-2007, 01:43 PM

I guess ultimately it's a form of censorship, and well.. that's just plain wrong. HOLY SHIT, for a minute I felt like a republican.

I know the contest threads suck, it brings down GFY, I don't hit GFY during certain times of the day because of them, I think contests are lame, but in the end... they have every right to be here as we do. And we must accept the good with the bad.

But personally.. I hate them.

KimJI · 09-08-2007, 01:44 PM

Here is a theory:

Less contests = less traffic from the whores
less traffic from the whores = smaller BW bill
smaller BW bill = larger profit
Larger profit = no need for payed contest threads that only bots and whores look in
No contests = more happy webmasters
more happy webmasters = more business
More business = less drama
Less drama = better community
Better community = less scammers
Less scammers = more profit for the webmasters

KimJI · 09-08-2007, 01:45 PM

But it could also mean that if contests was banned, the bots would fuck up every other content with "see sig" replies

baddog · 09-08-2007, 01:54 PM

The only reason people have contests are for views. Putting them in another forum would result in very few views, so no point in having contests.

I have a feeling that sponsors that have these contests would not be very happy.

KimJI · 09-08-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

The only reason people have contests are for views. Putting them in another forum would result in very few views, so no point in having contests.

I have a feeling that sponsors that have these contests would not be very happy.

If they want exposure, they should be forced to buy ad space. I find it fairly ironic that one of the only types of boards where its allowed to spam is webmaster boards, adult webmaster in particular

CyberHustler · 09-08-2007, 02:09 PM

I think the contests would be viewed just as much if they had their own forum being that most of GFY most likely clicks "new posts" which shows all the latest threads someone posted in from every forum. And with the help of the bots and contest whores the threads will still be on the front page.

Maybe they can get a sub-forum?

baddog · 09-08-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KimJI

If they want exposure, they should be forced to buy ad space. I find it fairly ironic that one of the only types of boards where its allowed to spam is webmaster boards, adult webmaster in particular

Pretty sure most contests are held by those that do purchase ad space.

baddog · 09-08-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber-Hu$tler

most of GFY most likely clicks "new posts" which shows all the latest threads someone posted in from every forum.

Why do you think that? I have never clicked that link in 6 1/2 years.

KimJI · 09-08-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Pretty sure most contests are held by those that do purchase ad space.

the rules are:

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And since only top advertisers can run contests, you need to coordinate with Eric BEFORE starting a contest.

The rules would be fine if they were inforced. After the 10 days it should be locked.

CyberHustler · 09-08-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Why do you think that? I have never clicked that link in 6 1/2 years.

Yeah I know, I just assumed. My bad. For me it's easier to browse GFY with that link unless I'm looking for something in particular.

tenderobject · 09-08-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by who

I 100% agree, but in that case, there will be about 99% less competitions... because real webmasters won't even see them.

i agree with this..

Pornwolf · 09-08-2007, 02:26 PM

Real webmasters don't give a shit about them. But, having the name of the program in the top 20 threads helps brand the program I guess.

Also, the amount of page views the contest threads bring probably helps GFY sell more ads.

So, in short, I doubt they will be going anywhere.

SleazyDream · 09-08-2007, 02:57 PM

good idea

pocketkangaroo · 09-08-2007, 02:59 PM

Why not just give them a sticky at the top? It cuts down on the 10,000 useless posts in a thread and would probably speed up GFY quite a bit. Would also benefit the advertisers who wouldn't need to spend the time and money on the contests.

baddog · 09-08-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo

Why not just give them a sticky at the top? It cuts down on the 10,000 useless posts in a thread and would probably speed up GFY quite a bit. Would also benefit the advertisers who wouldn't need to spend the time and money on the contests.

Pretty sure that top advertisers get a certain number of hours per month of stickied posts as part of the package.

Snake Doctor · 09-08-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KimJI

If they want exposure, they should be forced to buy ad space. I find it fairly ironic that one of the only types of boards where its allowed to spam is webmaster boards, adult webmaster in particular

Only top banner advertisers are allowed to run contests, and THEY are the ones who make the decisions around here.

The advertising revenue is what keeps the board going, so the owners are going to cater to the advertisers.

KimJI · 09-08-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenny2

Only top banner advertisers are allowed to run contests, and THEY are the ones who make the decisions around here.

Im well aware of that, I posted it myself above as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny2

The advertising revenue is what keeps the board going, so the owners are going to cater to the advertisers.

In the end there is no board if there are no webmasters left. And the webmaster/surfer ration get worse each month.

RawAlex · 09-08-2007, 06:14 PM

Considering that GFY is forever killing the gerbils with way too many bots and screwups, the last thing they need is extra threads giving the bots reasons to bang at the boards.

IMHO, sponsors should get MAYBE one contest thread a year, and after 7 days or 5000 posts it should be locked and done with.

Perhaps a section for "would you hit it" threads as well would be nice.

BlueDesignStudios · 09-08-2007, 06:31 PM

I agree 100%

peterk · 09-08-2007, 06:35 PM

It would be a good ideea

09-08-2007, 04:42 AM	#1
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09-08-2007, 04:46 AM	#3
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09-08-2007, 06:03 AM	#5
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09-08-2007, 11:40 AM	#6
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09-08-2007, 11:43 AM	#7
KrisKross Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 5,024	Never gonna happen. It defeats the whole purpose. While you might not look in those threads, you're not representative of the 20K+ webmasters who post here. __________________

09-08-2007, 04:43 AM	#2
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	I 100% agree, but in that case, there will be about 99% less competitions... because real webmasters won't even see them.

09-08-2007, 11:49 AM	#8
allofzen Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 182	theres got to be a simpler solution. put the words "[contest]" in every contest title... and put a checkmark option that'll hide all contest threads in the main forum. the ppl who don't like contest threads won't see them! __________________ www.adultsexzen.com - TGP www.adultsexzen.com - TRADE TRAFFIC Moniker - Your domains make you money - keep them safe! Search GFY for yourself! JaugarPC HOSTING - reliable VPS HOSTING, 30 day MONEY BACK trial, TRY RISK FREE NOW!

09-08-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Actually, if GFY just told Lars to pound sand, there wouldn't be very many contest threads. In fact, since Lars became persona non grata around here, the amount of that crap has dropped quite a bit.

09-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#10
Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	Stellar idea. I absolutely hate those contest threads and it always seems like there are way too many of them going on at the same time.

09-08-2007, 01:28 PM	#12
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09-08-2007, 01:35 PM	#13
goldmine Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 952	that make sense

09-08-2007, 01:36 PM	#14
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	Like who said, if you move contests elsewhere, the entire point of having them is just about moot. Too, if you disallow contests, you're only a horse shoe's toss from disallowing any promotional announcements... Maybe taking steps to disallow for or prevent the "bump this thread and win" aspect of contests is the way to go. /shrug __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

09-08-2007, 01:42 PM	#15
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	So many people just don't understand the point of the contests. A sponsor has a major announcement they want to be seen. So they add a contest to the thread and know that's what will keep the announcement bumped.

09-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#16
RedShoe 赤い靴 call me 202-456-1111 Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Valley Posts: 14,831	I guess ultimately it's a form of censorship, and well.. that's just plain wrong. HOLY SHIT, for a minute I felt like a republican. I know the contest threads suck, it brings down GFY, I don't hit GFY during certain times of the day because of them, I think contests are lame, but in the end... they have every right to be here as we do. And we must accept the good with the bad. But personally.. I hate them. __________________ SPECIALTY COSTUMES • PROPS • FX Superheroes • Monsters • Robots PM for details For any manufacturing needs. Adult or otherwise. aka BonsHigh on Insta Bonsai weed plants

09-08-2007, 01:44 PM	#17
KimJI Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Location: So fucking gone Posts: 1,839	Here is a theory: Less contests = less traffic from the whores less traffic from the whores = smaller BW bill smaller BW bill = larger profit Larger profit = no need for payed contest threads that only bots and whores look in No contests = more happy webmasters more happy webmasters = more business More business = less drama Less drama = better community Better community = less scammers Less scammers = more profit for the webmasters __________________ Trafficadept \| Best traffic I have ever tested \| web "@t" cuul.org

09-08-2007, 01:45 PM	#18
KimJI Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Location: So fucking gone Posts: 1,839	But it could also mean that if contests was banned, the bots would fuck up every other content with "see sig" replies __________________ Trafficadept \| Best traffic I have ever tested \| web "@t" cuul.org

09-08-2007, 01:54 PM	#19
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	The only reason people have contests are for views. Putting them in another forum would result in very few views, so no point in having contests. I have a feeling that sponsors that have these contests would not be very happy.

09-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#21
CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,208	I think the contests would be viewed just as much if they had their own forum being that most of GFY most likely clicks "new posts" which shows all the latest threads someone posted in from every forum. And with the help of the bots and contest whores the threads will still be on the front page. Maybe they can get a sub-forum?

09-08-2007, 02:26 PM	#27
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Real webmasters don't give a shit about them. But, having the name of the program in the top 20 threads helps brand the program I guess. Also, the amount of page views the contest threads bring probably helps GFY sell more ads. So, in short, I doubt they will be going anywhere. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

09-08-2007, 02:57 PM	#28
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	good idea __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog.

09-08-2007, 02:59 PM	#29
pocketkangaroo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,452	Why not just give them a sticky at the top? It cuts down on the 10,000 useless posts in a thread and would probably speed up GFY quite a bit. Would also benefit the advertisers who wouldn't need to spend the time and money on the contests.

09-08-2007, 06:14 PM	#33
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Considering that GFY is forever killing the gerbils with way too many bots and screwups, the last thing they need is extra threads giving the bots reasons to bang at the boards. IMHO, sponsors should get MAYBE one contest thread a year, and after 7 days or 5000 posts it should be locked and done with. Perhaps a section for "would you hit it" threads as well would be nice.

09-08-2007, 06:31 PM	#34
BlueDesignStudios Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 9,492	I agree 100% __________________ Blue Design Studios - Adult Design Specialists! Email me for a free quote: [email protected]

09-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#35
peterk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,529	It would be a good ideea __________________ Bogat mama ala cu loturi de trafic