I just have a different opinion on the subject than you. I don’t what to be offensive or ignorant but check your database.
It is a nice theory that you put forth I find it interesting but highly unlikely. If this were true I quess all my stats for all my affiliates are wrong because of bots. But to find out for sure, when I get around to it I will restrict bot travel to just content. It will probably hurt my site a little, but I am willing to do it.greek39
Hey … re: ping in our database -> you very well might be right. I have never said that wasn’t the case. You are not being ignorante or offensive and your feedback is welcome … we are looking high and low to sort this out as this thread evolves – including our internal setup (queries, sp’s, housekeeping, etc).
As for my so called ‘theory’, I don’t believe it’s a theory I think – at least to my understanding – that is how it works. Affiliates are the SEO experts … help us out … is my example in line with your SE bot knowledge??