seo contest charity scam

digidogstudios · 01-19-2006, 12:47 PM

<venting>

I wont mention his name and or give him a free link, but some of you know who I am talking about when I mention there's a certain contestant who claims they'll give their winnigns to charity.

Well, I just want to voice my opinion and say yes it is a genius idea, and yes it isnt against the rules, and yes I am mainly just venting BUT - what a scam dude, ok the odds are he probably wont give it to chairty, on the other hands if he does what is the point?

This is a seo contest, not lets-scam-people-by-telling-them-its-a-charity

</venting>

John Scott · 01-19-2006, 12:58 PM

Dude,

Why do you think it's a scam?

Are you forgetting who has the money? (C'est moi.)

If that entry wins, the money goes directly to the charity.

digidogstudios · 01-19-2006, 01:00 PM

well, to be completely honest I am pissed because I didnt think of it first lol

anyway if its for chairty and you control that - than thats cool, i just think its cheap to use the charity card

John Scott · 01-19-2006, 01:06 PM

Well, you could use the charity card, but if you're going to, use the charity card with a charity that has PR9 or so, and is willing to let you host the entry page on their domain.

www.give.org

www.thehungersite.com

Lots of PR8's out there....

digidogstudios · 01-19-2006, 01:11 PM

well.....i am considering it, I dont care about the $ to be honest, over 4 months there is many other ways to make money lol... however it is the principle here

*ponders*

toms · 01-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Maybe some challengers will give to charity but don't make their tactit over it ...

Michael Allison · 01-19-2006, 11:04 PM

If it's who I think you mean, I believe his daughter has an illness and that is the charity he will be giving to.

Considering the fact that he was selling links for donations to that charity not long ago, I'd say it's for real. He didn't want the money... just proof that a donation was made.

Also, it's not a well-known or "glamorous" illness. I had never heard of it before.

It is better to learn all you can about a "scam" before you say it's a scam, huh?

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 12:47 AM

I think Hulkster's offer is genuine, but webmasters become wary of anyone who drops links to his site with the regularity that Hulkster does.

I have expressed reservations about Hulkster's approach before, but I believe the end result of him winning would be good. My only reservations were regarding his failure to take a more obvious position in regard to the tag-along gang. I am, as most people know, a guy who sees things in black and white, and even now I can't for the life of me figure out where Hulkster stands on the Three Stooges.

But does it really matter? If he wins the money goes to charity. How can that be bad?

Ferre · 01-20-2006, 07:33 AM

I really believe he is sincere with the charity, but I don't know anyone who is such a forum spammer as Hulkster to be honest, the past years I see him only drop in to advertise his lightbulbs, barbeque and whatnot. When I see a post from Hulkster they usually contain keywords that are linked to his site.

Hulster is a serious forum spammer, but I do not think he is a fraud.

hulkster · 01-20-2006, 10:10 AM

Here's a page on the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research web site that may be germane to this conversation ...

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferre

I really believe he is sincere with the charity, but I don't know anyone who is such a forum spammer as Hulkster to be honest, the past years I see him only drop in to advertise his lightbulbs, barbeque and whatnot. When I see a post from Hulkster they usually contain keywords that are linked to his site.

Hulster is a serious forum spammer, but I do not think he is a fraud.

True, Ferre, and well said.

The thing that really matters to me is, this money could go to help sick people. That would be awesome. I wish all contestants would give the money to charity.

Most people aren't competing for the money anyway - they are competing for the traffic.

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hulkster

Here's a page on the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research web site that may be germane to this conversation ...

I saw that a while ago. Kudos on that. You should get the news to pick it up.

**G10** · 01-20-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by digidogstudios

<venting>

I wont mention his name and or give him a free link, but some of you know who I am talking about when I mention there's a certain contestant who claims they'll give their winnigns to charity.

Well, I just want to voice my opinion and say yes it is a genius idea, and yes it isnt against the rules, and yes I am mainly just venting BUT - what a scam dude, ok the odds are he probably wont give it to chairty, on the other hands if he does what is the point?

This is a seo contest, not lets-scam-people-by-telling-them-its-a-charity

</venting>

If it is the same person and his daughter is unwell, then that comment can only hurt the guy.

If the person in question is trying to swing the odd vote/link here and there by doing this, where's the issue?

I am not going in for it but if I did, I would also give it to charity and if I used that card and kept my word then that can only be good for me to win and also good for the charity. Everyone wins.

Ferre · 01-20-2006, 10:31 AM

Yes, I also must add to this conversation that I really think that charity is a much better argument for spamming forums than frikkin barbeque lights.

**G10** · 01-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferre

Yes, I also must add to this conversation that I really think that charity is a much better argument for spamming forums than frikkin barbeque lights.

Agreed dude.

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 10:34 AM

Hulkster,

We'll see how it goes, and even if you don't place 1st, I'm sure V7N will make a generous donation to the CFCR.

You might want to get the others to commit to it as well - it is for charity after all.

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferre

Yes, I also must add to this conversation that I really think that charity is a much better argument for spamming forums than frikkin barbeque lights.

Dude you made me choke on my coffee. I amost died there!

**G10** · 01-20-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnScott

Well, you could use the charity card, but if you're going to, use the charity card with a charity that has PR9 or so, and is willing to let you host the entry page on their domain.

www.give.org

www.thehungersite.com

Lots of PR8's out there....

You just made me feel bad dude,

I used to go on the hunger site every day and also tell others to but I haven't for a few month's.

Thanks for reminding me of it again dude and I really hope others do to

.

hulkster · 01-20-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnScott

Hulkster,

We'll see how it goes, and even if you don't place 1st, I'm sure V7N will make a generous donation to the CFCR.

You might want to get the others to commit to it as well - it is for charity after all.

On the V-E for Celiac Charity page, there is "Click Here to Donate Now Button" that takes you directly to the University of Maryland donate online page or you can take the two extra steps and and start here on the CRCF web site. Hopefully, the contest sponsors (with their credit cards) will be visiting those same URL's on May 15th ... ;-)

Anyone is welcome to donate at any time - would be nice if they said "for SEO contest" so the CFCR folks know it is because of that, but that's completely optional of course.

There's plenty of fine charities out there and I don't mean to take away from any of them - this particular one just happens to be personal for me since my two boys have it.

P.S. BTW, I assume you guys are all talking about someone's else charity entry because you keep saying "daughter" since for those that actually looked at my page, it talks about my two sons and in the picture (that donation button is right below it BTW), they aren't cross-dressing or anything.

John Scott · 01-20-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hulkster

On the V-E for Celiac Charity page, there is "Click Here to Donate Now Button" that takes you directly to the University of Maryland donate online page or you can take the two extra steps and and start here on the CRCF web site. Hopefully, the contest sponsors (with their credit cards) will be visiting those same URL's on May 15th ... ;-)

Anyone is welcome to donate at any time - would be nice if they said "for SEO contest" so the CFCR folks know it is because of that, but that's completely optional of course.

Hulkster, I'm only offering to donate if you don't place first in the contest. If you place first, I'll be sending them three grand. (My grand and ShoeMoney's two grand. Stoner can take care of payment himself.)

I just think it would be cruel to dangle the money in front of them and then see them get nothing if your page doesn't win.