Referral links and other shenanigans.

[Dweller]

Am I the only one bothered when someone posts a link somewhere and embeds a referral link in it? Especially when they take pains to disguise it.

I also noticed today someone is embedding a "clear.gif" 1x1 image into all of their posts. I do not know what that is about but know there is a reason behind it, and it likely involves money. It is always about money.


Things like that always bother me. A forum is built on the backs of its members contributing content and I do not like to see others using the forum for personal gains without being upfront about it.

 

[TwoRails]

Often a 1x1 embedded is a booby trap of some sorts. I recommend report such things, and suspect links to a moderator. In fact, why not post this over in the site suggestion area?

 

[Dweller]

I had not considered the malware angle. I have posted in feedback.

 

[abraxas]

I doubt it's about money. More than likely an isp identification, like a lot of good that does anyone. Put the user on your ignore list, or if you feel you must take drastic action, send them a PM and a link to [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0"]this[/ame].

 

[BoblyBill]

Yes definitely send them to that link... LOL...

 

[Battou]

Well.....I make ample use of refferids as well as seek a personal gain of sorts, But atleast I make contributing posts and am up front about it. Not only that I'm fair about it too, I post my TPF refferid where When I see an appropriate oppretunity.

Now if you would all just click on the banners and relleral links below








http://forums.n-philes.com/index.php?referrerid=287

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/index.php?referrerid=16415