One Day Blog Silence Linkbaiting

I don't know that it was intentional baiting. I think its more likely to be one of those people that sends those retarded fwds..."boycott gas...boycott french fries..." etc.

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Let me just say that all this boil down to conscience and intent -- if you support such causes with the best of intentions, regardless if they're just a front or not, then you've done your part in the cause.

I don't mean to sound naive or ignorant...but do you really think that's what it is? No advertising; no harm done. Or at least that's what I thought...after careful consideration. :oops:

I had no idea that that site was supporting a cynical link baiting program. Definitely not cool, considering the horrible events that took place. Doesn't make it any better that it was based out of Berlin!

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It probably isn't the last time they try it either. You'll notice that the domain doesn't have any reference to Virginia Tech in it.

Wow is all I can say! I posted about this on one of my own blogs (not about this particular site though). Still amazed

It's the intention that counts, I don't really mind if it was a linkbait program. I participated in it and participated with a noble intention, the rest I don't really care.

Wow, even with John proclaiming himself evil, no one has seen this post of his for what it is: link bait. There's no evidence whatsoever that the host will use this One Day deal for their own gain, yet by posting this claim, John will unquestionably build even more links to his site from people either tearing him down or pointing out that "he's right" -- even though there's no evidence for that.

He did the evil thing by questioning the motives of something that was possibly quite pure, and so continues to grow his own blog with the tactics that made him the success that he is today. He knows his niche, and he's perfected it.

I participated in the blog silence because I thought it was a good idea. My concern was beyond the victims of the tragedy at Virginia Tech. If the originators of the post did it for linkbaiting purposes then that's something they'll have to deal with. I participated with an open heart and don't apologize for that.

Too bad some people try to take advantage of such tragedies. This is more than evil. Not that I did not stop, but I posted yesterday more than I usually do.

Same exact sentiments. When i first heard it, I thought it was a good ploy to get listed & ranked asap w/o much effort ...

Quite Dubious & dodgy. We shall see what is to become of the domain

Innocent until proven guilty. But John, you have a point. After the blog silence, it will be the host that will benefit the most.

Sounds like you've done something like this in the past. Regrets?

Ya it's pretty messed up, eh?

This silent advocacy is really a choice -- you either participate because you think it still shows deep respect, or don't but still show your empathy by doing something else on your own. I'm sure the victims and family of the VT tragedy would appreciate prayers, words of encouragement, and messages of hope.

yea, it should only be the thought that counts.. Well.. let's see what they are going to do with the site after today.

yeah, this is definitely evil especially if the family members of the victims are not doin it.

I understand how tragic the events at VT are but there were something like 10 American soldiers killed in Iraq this weekend alone and we're not having any blog silence for them. Not to forget the 35+ youngsters who have been gunned down in nearby Boston, MA since January 1st.

I thought it was a dumb idea in the first place. The blogger who participates looks pious and sensitive, while in reality they're just enjoying the posting holiday.

Now that John pointed out it's linkbait, though, I'm even grouchier!

I am sorry to hear that this website will be profiting from this in any way, but I ( and I think others ) put this on my blog in good faith, and as a means of trying to tell people that the violence has to stop. I hate to think I had anything to do with reaping benefits on someones pain and suffering.
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If that is what that all was about, I am very sorry.

Thanks for this posting John. I did fall victim (of my own stupidity). I wondered why their cut and paste code included the hyperlinks to their page. Plus their address is in the image. I am still doing the no postings today, but have removed any reference to their site.

Thats terrible. I'm glad I decided not to participate. Can't say I'm surprised though. If this type of evil did not exist, the VT tragedy would never had happened anyway.

I'm doing my taxes today and I'm too busy with other stuff - wasn't gonna post anyhow...

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Yeah I saw this at another blog and kinda thought it was a bit "wrong"... but didnt think about it again until I saw it here.

that's beyond evil. never thought of it like that before....

It's so pointless to have a 'blog' day of silence. What is the purpose of it? To 'shut down' the blogosphere so people will know what happened in Virgina?

People already know about everywhere. The best thing to help our future is to talk about it and figure out solutions to our violent spiral.

Talk about tasteless. It's one thing to discuss it in a thought provoking manner, it's another to exploit it. RIP to the victims.

I didn't participate because the badge says it all. To me that little graphic says:

ONE DAY BLOG SILENCE DOT COM GO HERE NOW K? YEA GO HERE NOW!

... oh yea and in remembrance of the VA tragedy

BUT GO TO ONEDAYBLOGSILENCE DOT COM OKAY?!

ya thats some bullshit...they will make money on that soon enough....

ya thats some bullshit...they will make money on that soon enough...

I was under the impression that you were just supposed to post the image and not post content and comments with that particular post. I am still bloggin today, I just simply put a title, an image and no content with that particular silence post. It seemed like a kind thing to do and a way to connect with fellow bloggers. Respect and love not greed and envy. :mrgreen:

I think the Net Business Blog wrote something about the shootings and profiting from a tragedy. There was some blog that was dedicated to giving VT news. It had ads on it. The thing that made it seem better was that he said all money would be given away(forget to where). But who knows if the person actually did.

Ditto on the page being down... what was up with that John?

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You know, if the image wasn't an active link.. I would probably have thought their intentions were good and participated. But what's the point to linking back to their page if the intention is truly just to remember the victims of the shooting? It is an unfortunate truth that for the remainder of time people will take advantage of the misfortune of others.

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That is crazy John...I knew nothing about that...I thought your site was hacked though I tried to contact you!

Oh c'on. there are loads of terrorist shootouts in Indian administered kashmir, and also other parts of india by islamic terrorists.. I think i need to use this ''ONE DAY BLOG SILENCE'' idea everytime something happens.. :evil: john taught all ofus to be evil

With so many blogs following the linkbait, it was certainly a good idea (whether evil or not).