Ok guys, it’s been a healthy discussion up to now. I think it points out issues that are interesting to ponder:
1. The perception of the vast majority of webmasters and affiliates is that DMOZ has placed the barriers to listing so high that they have basically been locked out of the directory. In the case of gambling portals which target players I heartily agree, its easier to force an elephant thru the eye of a needle then it is to get a gambling portal listed.
2. I think Fergie hit the nail on the head regarding original content and how we as affiliates are retailers which strive to present a quality line up of products to our visitors. The content we use to do so by its very nature will be derivative as we cant simply make up info about our client casinos and there are only so many ways to detail their software, number of games, bonus structures etc… There isnt much we can do about this in my oppinion.
2. I understand Classics points on DMOZ’s position and I think it is accurate. That’s how they feel. If you are not willing to jump thru the hoops they say then they won’t list you. No amount of lobbying or complaining seems to matter to them, they are sticking to their party line without deviation and that’s the way it is. So be it. If they won’t list you or I, no big deal. I don’t think we will starve. Don’t use their directory or further inflate their egos. In a free market society thats the best way to show WE dont support them or their elitist view on what should or should not be presented to searchers.
3. For whatever reason Classics does not want to disclose what sites he or she has. Like everyone else I have no idea why thats a state secret, but it’s Classics perogative. This is the public area of CAP and we do allow guests to interact and post where and when they choose. Yes, we dont permit blatant SPAM or Flaming or unprofessional behavior , but so far I have not seen that from Classics. Please respect Classics right to converse with us and share oppinions without forming a lynch mob because he/she wants to remain semi anonymous. I think its productive to have as many view points as possible represented here. You have to admit Classics certainly expresses DMOZs (and Googles) position eloquently, let’s accept that for what it adds to the community.
Thanks for the lively discussion and have a great weekend everyone
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