NO non-RFD Referrals & NO Free Money Threads-Freebie Guidelines & Suggestions

[Kerer]

On one hand, I can see why RFD's doesn't want this forum to turn into a giant advertising fiasco. On the other hand, I don't see what's wrong with helping others out.

People make money on the Internet, people make money off of others on the Internet. So, why not have fellow RFD's benefit, rather than someone who you don't know?

There are a lot of great deals and freebies out there (like ING Direct's offer) that get even better when 2 people can benefit, versus just one. Companies have affiliate programs for a reason, so why is it wrong to be compensated when you advertise for them for free?

I really do think that this whole situation is a "toughie", and I really only have one suggestion: start another forum that allows affiliate links. Of course, you'll have newbies who register and will post their affiliate links, and will never be heard from again, but right now, they do that anyway. Maybe this is something to be explored?

By the way, I will admit that I am also guilty of online affiliate marketing. However, as much as I have been successful doing it, I certainly don't mind helping others out and clicking on their affiliate links too, making them successful as well. Without affiliate links, this simply wouldn't be possible - downstreams, upstreams, and proper compsensation simply wouldn't exist.

[Ryan]

What's an outside affiliate link?

Is it like a link that says "click here for an incredible deal on full-service widgets" that gives a gain to the person who posted the link?

If this is in the FAQ just send me there.....

That is correct. It can include things like Amazon links, poker links, etc. They are usually pretty easy to identify because the will include things like "&affid=245435" or "amazon.ca/redflagdeals-20" in them.

There are of course RFD links that you can use, they don't cost you anything but they help pay for the site. There was a post with all the RFD affiliate links, but I'm having trouble finding it. I'll update this when I do.

Found it: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=10162

[v00d00]

You mean like in my signature, I can't have an outside link? Or just a "affiliated" outside link? Or just an "affiliated" outside link that isn't:

1-800 CONTACTS
Amazon.ca
BarnesandNoble.com
BookCloseouts.com
CanadianTire.ca
Chapters.Indigo.ca
Compgeeks.com
eBay.ca
eBay.com
eCost.com
FlowersCanada.com
GameStop.com
Half.com
Merconnet.com
MP3PlayerStore.com
NCIX.com
OfficeDepot.com
PlayCentric.com
RadioShack.ca
SportMart.ca
TheShoppingChannel.com
TigerDirect.ca
VFXWeb.com
VisionDirect.com

Am I following this correctly?

[Derek]

You cannot have an affiliated outside link.

If you would like an ING referral, I can send you one as well.

[Nefarian]

So it's fine to post an outside link, as long as it's not "affiliated", i.e. as long as the poster doesn't gain anything from it. Correct?

[dealforme]

So it's fine to post an outside link, as long as it's not "affiliated", i.e. as long as the poster doesn't gain anything from it. Correct?

You are correct.

[daisyville]

phew, I used to have one of those in my signature line. Glad I took it off!

[BestOffer]

ING Direct rocks! What other bank gives new customers $13?

i think VanCity give out $10

[d_jedi]

What about in your sig? Doesn't contribute to any spam or anything..

[Ryan]

No, not in sigs either. That can lead to spam too.

[runamuck]

just noticed the FREEBIES section got upgraded to FREEBIES AND CONTESTS



good stuff

now dont be shy...share some of those contests folks!!!

[Scooter]

I have updated the FAQ to reflect the new dedicated contests forum.

[eBuddy]

You are correct.

Originally Posted by Nefarian
So it's fine to post an outside link, as long as it's not "affiliated", i.e. as long as the poster doesn't gain anything from it.

So why was the thread about Citizens Bank's $100 offer locked? The mods should just edit out the links they don't like instead of locking the whole thread. What is the proper way for RFD members to read about the excellent deal to earn $100 just for opening a bank account?

[runamuck]

suggestion:

also doesn't hurt2do a search using the "search" feature

theres been times when i do a search using the "basic" words but it doesnt yield any results because the OP didn't use any sensable keywords (lack of info)

and when posting a freebie try and post item-brand /location/date in the subject if applicable, just helps make things more structured.



*no im not the freebie nazi*

[Scooter]

I have added a "Freebie posting tips" section to the FAQ with your suggestions as well as a few ideas of my own.