Waks Ask and Answer - Part 3 Success!

Aug 3, 02:11 PM - and

I got an email from the owner of allstarfreak.org in response to my linking them on my Waks entry, they were polite and whilst s/he could have used a spellchecker it was overall a nice thing to know that the owner of allstarfreak.org decided to remove the shoddy script from their website (although in the future I should contact people I decide to link on such entries, just to be polite1). So that makes it 2 down, eleventy billion to go.

But what really made my day, other than my own ED page, were two comments left by an anonymous individual which you can read here and here.

The argument is that since it is not my script I have no business linking anyone’s sites or telling them that they should probably take it down. The latter being the most popular argument in regards to all this to date (I have been informed several times that if I wish to link someone else’s website I need to contact them first. Why? To obtain their permission, of course! And then, and only then, can I link them in an entry on my website).

Has everyone gone insane? Time was when I was linked elsewhere I looked at it as a way to gain a few extra hits, regardless of whether it was under a negative or positive light. The fact that the entry in question for these people was not overly negative, it merely highlighted that they were redistributing an insecure script and that perhaps they should maybe stop. Sure I didn’t manage to get Dan of Fark Oath (Jem managed to do it quite well), but I’d count any of these people removing it as a success.

1 Like hell I will!

Tags: i-win, stupidity

Here’s my view: if it’s on the internet, it’s fair game. Yeah, I know about copyright in regards to images, articles, etc., but if you’re going to put something on the internet, prepare for it to be stolen. And in regards to linking to a website, there is no copyright infringement involved. And like you said, it’s only going to get that site more hits. It’s like celebrities in tabloids. Fair game.

#1 Alyssa Aug 3, 16:12 Permalink

The author of Allstarfreak is Jordan.
It was a good idea to take the script down, especially if it will cause problems in the long run.

#2 Phillip Aug 3, 18:38 Permalink

It’s good to hear that the script was taken down.

I read the comment and could not help but wonder how “there only improving the script”. By distributing it to everyone? I guess it refers to that “awesome” isLoggedIn thing.

#3 Julie Aug 3, 19:56 Permalink

You’re totally e-famous now, Becky! Your own ED page! Lucky. The insults are pretty pathetic, though. I wish they had come up with something a bit more clever.

#4 Laur Aug 4, 00:39 Permalink

It’s true that it’s not your script. That doesn’t mean you can’t blog about it. But it’s also not the script of the people redistributing them! Those people who left those idiotic comments need to get a clue.

#5 Hannah Aug 4, 14:32 Permalink

I suggest you try an experiment: blog about a site you dislike (for some reason or another) but say only positive things about it (no sarcasm). See what they answer to it. If they get angry and annoyed and start pelting you with rotten tomatoes then I guess there might be some sort of truth to asking permission to linking.
By the way, the link to allstarfreak is incorrect (you forgot the http), also is it a coincidence that s/he decided to take his/her site down right now? Or was it already down when s/he e-mailed you?

#6 Vera Aug 5, 15:14 Permalink

Just to let you know, the reason why my spelling is somewhat shit, it is because i have dyslexia (however you spell it) uhuh. :P
Peacee!

#7 Jordan Aug 6, 10:22 Permalink

People need to stop making excuses and just do shit the right way to begin with.

#8 Sarai Aug 6, 11:56 Permalink

“if it’s on the internet, it’s fair game.” — what bullshit.

That’s like saying I could walk into an art gallery and help myself to works hanging on the walls because hey, it’s up for all the public to see.

#9 Jem Aug 6, 12:37 Permalink

I think its rude of you to pick on people. And he has a name Jordan stop saying the owner or s/he. Its impolite to call someone that has a name not by their name. And I don’t see you with creative talent making amazing graphics and layouts. So please be nice and keep your mouth shut.

#10 Scott Aug 6, 13:32 Permalink

Rude schmude. If I want to link people and call them out on passing around an insecure script thereby endangering other people’s hosting services then I will do as I please. Also since Jordan’s gender was at the time of this entry unknown to me I referred to him as they/s/he to avoid any and all confusion. Coming from a weborexic it’s hardly an insult to tell me I have no creativity (because I don’t steal images?), when you can come up with a good argument against me opening my mouth I will keep it shut. Until then leave your candyland ethics at home.

Vera, that’s a good idea! I should do that, but I really, really doubt I’d receive any negative attention for it. The only time someone has a problem with being linked is when their stupidity is exposed.

Jordon, if you do have dyslexia then a spellchecker will help you write properly, I never insulted you.

#11 Becky Aug 6, 13:42 Permalink

I didn’t say you insulted me, your not cikick, therefore you wouldn’t of been able to tell i was dyslexic. i was just trying to get somthing cleared up. also as my other online friends/ website vistors never point stuff out becaue its a disablitly, but maybe im not up to your standards of ‘perfect writing’ :P
I hope you understand.

#12 Jordan Aug 6, 13:58 Permalink

I love eDrama. ;)

#13 Phillip Aug 6, 22:09 Permalink

@Becky I have an idea regarding that… I’d like to put into action. But it’ll need time (mostly because I’m lazy): still just as a teaser it’s involve bashing and links to “weborexic” or otherwise annoying sites evil grin I really should do that. Pity having a life is so hard.

#14 Vera Aug 6, 23:30 Permalink

I thought you were supose to contact those people you decide to link on entries? It’s cool though, I don’t mind.

I’m taking it down too so you could call me a success if you want =/. But I just took it down because I’ve changed my site’s use all together.

I was going to get around to it eventually but I supose people like you make me decide to do it right now so we can be left alone.

Hope all is well :)

#15 Dan Aug 14, 02:41 Permalink

who will i marrie

#16 Quorey Jul 14, 03:16 Permalink

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