Why doesn't GFY make a Forum section for........ - GoFuckYourself.com

ServerGenius · 03-05-2008, 04:25 AM

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All the lame ass contest threads....so we get rid of them here in the main section.....it's getting more and more annoying

There's a section for a lot of stuff that's not even close as annoying as these
fucking contest threads which serve no other purpose than being annoying
by keeping the thread on the top of the first page......

I vote for a contest section and ban all these shit threads to their own
section......

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VikingMan · 03-05-2008, 04:27 AM

I sorta kinda don't not agree with you.

lbc213 · 03-05-2008, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ServerGenius

<RANT>

All the lame ass contest threads....so we get rid of them here in the main section.....it's getting more and more annoying

There's a section for a lot of stuff that's not even close as annoying as these
fucking contest threads which serve no other purpose than being annoying
by keeping the thread on the top of the first page......

I vote for a contest section and ban all these shit threads to their own
section......

</RANT>

Please sign this petition by replying to this thread! Thanks!

gimo33 · 03-05-2008, 04:29 AM

JFK · 03-05-2008, 04:32 AM

unfortunately, if you segregate the contest threads, the only people who will go and look at it are contest whores. This will make them totally useless. The firms running the contests are advertisers here, so this wont happen anytime soon

ServerGenius · 03-05-2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK

unfortunately, if you segregate the contest threads, the only people who will go and look at it are contest whores. This will make them totally useless. The firms running the contests are advertisers here, so this wont happen anytime soon

Advertisers get stickies, let them use those

gimo33 · 03-05-2008, 04:38 AM

is there a way to put certain threads like contest threads on ignore?

ServerGenius · 03-05-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimo33

is there a way to put certain threads like contest threads on ignore?

Not that I'm aware off

gimo33 · 03-05-2008, 04:47 AM

sad, that feature will be very helpful.....

denny007 · 03-05-2008, 05:08 AM

Signed...

Brad Mitchell · 03-05-2008, 05:53 AM

I advertise... I like *real* contests... I just don't like the 'lets keep this on the front page forever' threads that reward every Xth post. I wish they'd do away with all those other threads and just make advertisers work for their exposure.... new threads, interesting topics, real contests.

Brad

ServerGenius · 03-05-2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

I advertise... I like *real* contests... I just don't like the 'lets keep this on the front page forever' threads that reward every Xth post. I wish they'd do away with all those other threads and just make advertisers work for their exposure.... new threads, interesting topics, real contests.

Brad

Valid point.....I could live with this

DjiXas · 03-05-2008, 06:51 AM

Ic

I was expecting for a special DRAMA section.

DjiXas · 03-05-2008, 06:55 AM

Ic

I was expecting for a special DRAMA section.

Spunky · 03-05-2008, 07:31 AM

Many of them are probably a month old

Contest Rules

We all agree that too many contests are annoying and fuel post whores. So:

1. No 'most posts in a thread contests'. Max 100 posts in a thread by one person.

2. No one registered in less than 60 days before can post in a contest thread.

3. Contests can't run more than 10 days. And no more than 3 contests at a time. And since only top advertisers can run contests, you need to coordinate with Eric BEFORE starting a contest.

crockett · 03-05-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK

unfortunately, if you segregate the contest threads, the only people who will go and look at it are contest whores. This will make them totally useless. The firms running the contests are advertisers here, so this wont happen anytime soon

Do you think any real webmasters look at those damn contest threads anyway? I can't think of 5 contest threads that I've opened in the past 6 months to see what was inside.

Ross · 03-05-2008, 07:53 AM

I think contest threads have to be moderated better. Shut them down after 10 days or so like whats supposed to happen. Sometimes you come here and there are 10+ on the first page. Its only that loser Jet and his little buddies who post in them to try to make rent for the month.

tranza · 03-05-2008, 07:56 AM

There wouldn't be any contest left if there was a specific section just for them.

No webmaster would ever see it, only the surfers.

sumphatpimp · 03-05-2008, 08:00 AM

vBulletin needs an add on where you can click on a thread and put it on ignore like you would a poster, then refresh the page and you don't see the offending thread.
don't want to do it in vBulletin? then make it a Firefox extension.

ServerGenius · 03-05-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranza

There wouldn't be any contest left if there was a specific section just for them.

No webmaster would ever see it, only the surfers.

So that wouldn't make any difference.....nobody other than contest whores
and surfers see/read them now......

crockett · 03-05-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

vBulletin needs an add on where you can click on a thread and put it on ignore like you would a poster, then refresh the page and you don't see the offending thread.
don't want to do it in vBulletin? then make it a Firefox extension.

That would be awesome..

scottybuzz · 03-05-2008, 10:17 AM

Personally, i think they should give webmaster prizes, so that way you can get rid of the hardcore contest whores.

something like a free copy of dreamweaver, or a subscription to statsremote.

but its the contest whores that keep it on page 1, so it wouldnt work

Violetta · 03-05-2008, 10:21 AM

Gfy makes money from the advertisers, and the advertizers makes money from the contest threads.. Easy math

candyflip · 03-05-2008, 10:24 AM

If I see a thread is a contest thread, I avoid it 9 times out of 10.

Horny Dude · 03-05-2008, 10:26 AM

Sweet I'm post #26 in this thread. What do I win????

SilvercashJeanette · 03-05-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ServerGenius

Advertisers get stickies, let them use those

That would work except advertisers only get stickies for about an hour or two

Klen · 03-05-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

I advertise... I like *real* contests... I just don't like the 'lets keep this on the front page forever' threads that reward every Xth post. I wish they'd do away with all those other threads and just make advertisers work for their exposure.... new threads, interesting topics, real contests.

Brad

Presently only real contest which i saw was contest from will76.All other contests are crap.

GAMEFINEST · 03-05-2008, 11:41 AM

sounds good to me

Fap · 03-05-2008, 06:26 PM

Why dont they make a section for me?

farkedup · 03-05-2008, 06:28 PM

I want a way to opt out of these too

03-05-2008, 04:25 AM	#1
ServerGenius Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 9,377	Why doesn't GFY make a Forum section for........[Petition] <RANT> All the lame ass contest threads....so we get rid of them here in the main section.....it's getting more and more annoying There's a section for a lot of stuff that's not even close as annoying as these fucking contest threads which serve no other purpose than being annoying by keeping the thread on the top of the first page...... I vote for a contest section and ban all these shit threads to their own section...... </RANT> Please sign this petition by replying to this thread! Thanks! __________________ \| http://www.sinnerscash.com/ \| ICQ: 370820 \| Skype: SinnersCash \| AdultWhosWho \| Last edited by ServerGenius; 03-05-2008 at 04:27 AM..

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03-05-2008, 04:32 AM	#5
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	unfortunately, if you segregate the contest threads, the only people who will go and look at it are contest whores. This will make them totally useless. The firms running the contests are advertisers here, so this wont happen anytime soon __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

03-05-2008, 04:38 AM	#7
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03-05-2008, 04:47 AM	#9
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03-05-2008, 04:27 AM	#2
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,570	I sorta kinda don't not agree with you.

03-05-2008, 05:08 AM	#10
denny007 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 267	Signed...

03-05-2008, 05:53 AM	#11
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	I advertise... I like real contests... I just don't like the 'lets keep this on the front page forever' threads that reward every Xth post. I wish they'd do away with all those other threads and just make advertisers work for their exposure.... new threads, interesting topics, real contests. Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

03-05-2008, 06:51 AM	#13
DjiXas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,108	Ic I was expecting for a special DRAMA section.

03-05-2008, 06:55 AM	#14
DjiXas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,108	Ic I was expecting for a special DRAMA section.

03-05-2008, 07:31 AM	#15
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,947	Many of them are probably a month old Contest Rules We all agree that too many contests are annoying and fuel post whores. So: 1. No 'most posts in a thread contests'. Max 100 posts in a thread by one person. 2. No one registered in less than 60 days before can post in a contest thread. 3. Contests can't run more than 10 days. And no more than 3 contests at a time. And since only top advertisers can run contests, you need to coordinate with Eric BEFORE starting a contest. __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

03-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#17
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	I think contest threads have to be moderated better. Shut them down after 10 days or so like whats supposed to happen. Sometimes you come here and there are 10+ on the first page. Its only that loser Jet and his little buddies who post in them to try to make rent for the month.

03-05-2008, 07:56 AM	#18
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	There wouldn't be any contest left if there was a specific section just for them. No webmaster would ever see it, only the surfers. __________________ I'm just a newbie.

03-05-2008, 08:00 AM	#19
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	vBulletin needs an add on where you can click on a thread and put it on ignore like you would a poster, then refresh the page and you don't see the offending thread. don't want to do it in vBulletin? then make it a Firefox extension.

03-05-2008, 10:17 AM	#22
scottybuzz Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 14,800	Personally, i think they should give webmaster prizes, so that way you can get rid of the hardcore contest whores. something like a free copy of dreamweaver, or a subscription to statsremote. but its the contest whores that keep it on page 1, so it wouldnt work __________________ $$$$$ MAKE HUGE MONEY IN CAMS - CLICK HERE $$$$$

03-05-2008, 10:21 AM	#23
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	Gfy makes money from the advertisers, and the advertizers makes money from the contest threads.. Easy math __________________ M&A Queen

03-05-2008, 10:24 AM	#24
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	If I see a thread is a contest thread, I avoid it 9 times out of 10. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

03-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#25
Horny Dude Earn enough to buy coffee Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 4,913	Sweet I'm post #26 in this thread. What do I win???? __________________

03-05-2008, 11:41 AM	#28
GAMEFINEST Make STACK$ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sexy time Posts: 14,439	sounds good to me __________________ Compound interest.

03-05-2008, 06:26 PM	#29
Fap Just Du It Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,094	Why dont they make a section for me?

03-05-2008, 06:28 PM	#30
farkedup Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 2,490	I want a way to opt out of these too __________________ -- QUOTE ME IT MAKES ME FEEL SPECIAL --