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Oh My Good Lord. You're doing random links from my posts!!!!!?!

114 replies

EdMcDunnough · 03/10/2012 20:53

I just wrote something about tyres here and it turned my word 'e b a y' into a LINK!?!

WTF? I didn't do that! Is this going to turn into one of those forums where every other word is a link to some shite you never wanted to advertise look at in the first place?

What is going on??????? Shock

OP posts:
SlightlyJaded · 03/10/2012 22:38

It's horrible

Looks tacky, cheap and virus-ridden

In particular, I dislike the implied endorsement. And the fact that it makes your posts appear as though you either want to promote a retailer or brand, or think that other people are too stupid to google for themselves.

It isn't useful as we can all link to things we want to draw attention to and it just means that people will spend longer composing posts that circumnavigate these auto-links. Finding new ways to write Purr Oona Speziale, for example.

HQ there must be less vulgar ways to generate revenue surely? I've always though a MN branded Gin would do very well especially in 'Wate Rose'

kekouan · 03/10/2012 22:34

You lot do realise that MN get revenue from every single amazon link on here, and likely plenty of other companies.

kekouan · 03/10/2012 22:33

WHAT is the problem? Confused

Mintyy · 03/10/2012 22:31

If you don't want your shop or brand mentions to convert to links just add a space somewhere - like bode n.

Brycie · 03/10/2012 22:30

By the way Kellogg's has two gs and an apos

Brycie · 03/10/2012 22:28

HQ are all very nice I'm sure, I've never had any dealings, but someone has to pay their mortgages. They don't do it because we're all BFFs or something.

JollyToddler · 03/10/2012 22:26

Maybe I'll just add the disclaimer

ANY LINKS IN THIS POST ARE ACCIDENTAL, PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THEM.

To the end of every post I type.

Brycie · 03/10/2012 22:23

Sounds a bit George Orwell. "We are the dead."

Brycie · 03/10/2012 22:22

No, we are the punters. We think we get it for free but pay by buying stuff advertised here or on sites linked to.

Mintyy · 03/10/2012 22:21

Don't like.

Surprised that you thought people wouldn't mind it, HQ.

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:21

Are we? Or are the companies who pay to advertise here?

Brycie · 03/10/2012 22:19

Tis a business, we are punters.

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:19

Porn

QuintessentialShadows · 03/10/2012 22:18

Sparkling Strawberries I KNEW IT. Angry

Ann Summers should complain

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:18

Heinz

Kellogs

Aptamil

Nestle

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:17

No!

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:17

The Spa
CoOp
Poundland

Grin

Let's see if the lower end shops get a link

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:16
Shock

Agent Provocateur

OddBoots · 03/10/2012 22:16

Oh thank goodness, I was worried I'd got malware!

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:16

Anne Summers

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:16

Ann Summers

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:15

Coke

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:14

Coke

BigFatLegsInWoolyTIghts · 03/10/2012 22:14

Coca Cola

GolfOscarLimaDelta · 03/10/2012 22:13
Hmm

Next
Boots
Wonga
Orange
Apple
Lush

Words used in normal posts that could be turned into adverts. It just doesn't seem right. Not like they deserve me promoting them due to good service.

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