Referral Links - now allowed?

TriedandTested · 12 Sep 2011 at 18:55

Thought this community was built on the spirit of helping/sharing with each other - the sudden influx of referral links is actually very saddening I think (i.e. posters on here trying to get something out of us all).

Are they now allowed?

Neil79 · 12 Sep 2011 at 18:56

WeOwnTheSky said:
Thought this community was built on the spirit of helping/sharing with each other - the sudden influx of referral links is actually very saddening I think (i.e. posters on here trying to get something out of us all).

Are they now allowed?

It is, there are lots of people who are thanking each other... However there is only one person who is out for gains for himself

Pighardia · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:09

WeOwnTheSky said:
Thought this community was built on the spirit of helping/sharing with each other - the sudden influx of referral links is actually very saddening I think (i.e. posters on here trying to get something out of us all).

Are they now allowed?

It's not all bad. I used someones referral link for GMG(though i did make sure it was somone who i recognised and had a good impression of) and i then put my link up. I don't think there is anything wrong with that really. I would imagine that everyone is only using links from posters they know a little about anyway

TriedandTested · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:12

Difference there is that you both benefit from the link - some of the posts in the game deals thread only benefit the poster = not cool.

Neil79 · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:12

WeOwnTheSky said:
Difference there is that you both benefit from the link - some of the posts in the game deals thread only benefit the poster = not cool.

True!

Pighardia · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:14

Right, i assumed you were directly referring to the GMG thread, i haven't looked at the daily deals thread. That is different i suppose

Pate · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:21

since when do affiliate codes hurt anyone? (not that I use any so I'm guilt free

)

Mr Krugga · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:25

I think it shouldn't be allowed on the Forums.

If you've got a friend that wishes to use your link, do so in private.

If you want to help the community, inform on the Forum of this option and what benefits it carries but don't try and persuade people into profiting you.

The advice here is free and anyone feeling that anyone else "owes them something" is a moron and should just leave.

Damien. · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:33

I've posted my referal link in the GMG thread, only twice.

I have also posted thanking the guys for using my link. I also feel I have contributed a lot in the way of help and advice in that thread as well as the official dead island one. I do feel the GMG link is different in a way because both parties get a reward for it being used.

That said, and individual can choose not to click a referral link if they feel that way inclined. Its not like they have some sort of magical force, compelling a person to used it? If you have a problem with them, just ignore it.

Mr Krugga · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:34

Damien. said:
That said, and individual can choose not to click the link if they feel that way inclined. Its not like they have some sort of magical force, compelling a person to used it? If you have a problem with them, just ignore it.

That can be applied to any referral link out there and is largely irrelevant.

Damien. · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:37

Mr Krugga said:
That can be applied to any referral link out there and is largely irrelevant.

Sorry, I don't get it?

I was on about referral links in general anyway.

EDIT;

My bad, wording was wrong on my part.

ak22 · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:46

Here is my referral link for GMG: http://www.greenmangaming.com/?gmgr=Trolled

Neil79 · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:46

CaptainRAVE · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:53

Referral links are against the rules apparently. You are risking an infraction if you post them. A warning and a mod edit would have been sufficient seeing as I wasn't even aware of the rule.

As others have said though, all parties benefit, not just the person referring.

Tbh I only posted as it was winding up Neil

- sorry Neil

Damien. · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:57

CaptainRAVE said:
Referral links are against the rules apparently. You are risking an infraction if you post them. A warning and a mod edit would have been sufficient seeing as I wasn't even aware of the rule.

As others have said though, all parties benefit, not just the person referring.

Tbh I only posted as it was winding up Neil - sorry Neil

Just out of interest, how much had you earned on GMG?

Pighardia · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:58

I agree referral links shouldn't be posted but i think the GMG ones are a special case as both parties benefit, theres no harm in that really. Hopefully the mods will just let them go so long as they stay in that thread.

CaptainRAVE · 12 Sep 2011 at 19:59

Damien. said:
Just out of interest, how much had you earned on GMG?

Only had 2 referrals.

Just annoying that only I got the warning, but wasn't the one who started posting them!

Neil79 · 12 Sep 2011 at 20:00

Pighardia said:
I agree referral links shouldn't be posted but i think the GMG ones are a special case as both parties benefit, theres no harm in that really. Hopefully the mods will just let them go so long as they stay in that thread.

Agreed and only ONE referral post allowed