So apparently some of our newer members are a bit slow when it comes to reading rules. So this sticky is their last chance before the inevitable ban hammer. Today we are going to detail the thought process that should take place before you post a link in wickedfire.
Questions to Ask Yourself So You Don't Get Banned
Does My Post Include a Godamn Landing Page that I Don't Own?
If so, we are now banning indiscriminantly and with a certain amount of glee. We don't care if you don't think it's making money.
Does my post serve only as a way to get people to click my signature?
If so, get the fuck out. We are a marketers nightmare to market to, and I'm pretty damn sure you're not good enough.
Is My Link or Post Vaguely related to an eBook or "proven method"?
eBook sales are not allowed. We don't care who you are or what you do. Same goes for "Free Reports" and newsletters. And "methods".
Am I Using the Boobs Icon and Have no Boobs in the Post?
Unforgivable.
Am I Trying to Get a Referral?
"Pay to Click" and cash "gifting" people are banned on principal alone. But beyond that, legitimate affiliate networks are allowed to be in sigs. And keep in mind that thought process #1 should also be applied here.
Am I Introducing Myself?
We have a thread for that somewhere. If you make your own, you're banned. Unless you have somehow managed to redeem yourself before a mod sees it, or we're slacking off.
Am I Promoting a Network?
We don't allow it here. Keep it in the sig. Do not PM members unless it's requested, do not mention offers/payouts unless they're requested specifically of you. A couple members can get away with this because they've been around, built up trust, etc. You're not one of them.
Has Someone Been Banned For this Before?
Not all rules are stated. Search around, find out if someone has sold a similar product. If they got banned in the thread, you may want to shy away.
Does My Product Involve Fraud?
This is not blackhatworld. A lot networks themselves on this board, so you'd be screwed even if we didn't ban you.
Am I Selling Accounts?
Affiliate accounts, VCC, Rapdishit, etc. All bans. I personally don't give a fuck about social/frequently needed accounts, but your milage may vary depending on a moderator.
Does My Post Include the Phrase "Submission to Search Engines"?
You're a scammer. GTFO.
Is My Post "Calling Out" a Moderator?
May not lead to a ban, but we are, in fact, bigger than guns and bigger than cigarettes. So we don't care what you think.(Note: this only exists for the atmosphere reference)
Does My Post Involve Paypaling Nickycakes?
This is the only subject we allow on the board.
Is SEO_Mike Online?
He will ban you no matter what.
