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Nice bet.. nice win :)

deman · 2006-04-28 13:35:06

You've probably read about this story already from one of the big British tabloids but I thought it would fun for those who haven't seen it to read too. http://www.helpwinthisbet.com/ Current count - 3,937,971

28-04-2006 1:35pm

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deman

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You've probably read about this story already from one of the big British tabloids but I thought it would fun for those who haven't seen it to read too.

http://www.helpwinthisbet.com/

Current count - 3,937,971

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#2 28-04-2006 2:16pm

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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/06/website_challenge/

Dear Lester, I was referred to this site yesterday by a friend of mine (the usual word of mouth thing). Howver, I was slightly concerned by the unprofessional look and format of the page; I was therefore overly cautious about clicking on things on it.

Which turned out to be a good thing!

If you look at the link properties for his links to metrodate.com and gamefly.com (well, the gamefly link is gone, but it did the same thing yesterday), the actual href link takes you through a redirection website! I looked up the owner of the sites that the links redirect through and came across a company named: ValueClick.com, an online advertising firm.

Now, this was before the statements listed for April 5 were posted. He has since stated that he is getting a financial bonus for signing people up for metrodate.com. However, with a click-through redirection system, he's actually making money from people simply clicking on the link to metrodate (not from having them sign up!).

Personally, I feel that this is horribly unscrupulous and dishonest!

Please warn your readers not to click his links!

Thank you for your time, Dave

PS. Also of note, "Jim" seems to be a screen name for this endeavor; the site is actually registered to a gentleman by the name of Brent Williams. But that's understandable.

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#3 28-04-2006 2:23pm

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deman wrote:

You've probably read about this story already from one of the big British tabloids but I thought it would fun for those who haven't seen it to read too.

http://www.helpwinthisbet.com/

Current count - 3,937,971

i think it is a load of cock
and CodeMonkey shows it

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#4 28-04-2006 2:56pm

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not that anyone will believe me but my best mate knows this guy who runs the sight. Im probably better off not mentioning his personal details but seemingly the site is genuine. As to whether he gets the 2 mots in the sack is another story.

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#5 28-04-2006 3:26pm

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054923531

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#6 28-04-2006 9:01pm

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#7 28-04-2006 9:11pm

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More viral crap. Sometimes I hate the net...

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#8 28-04-2006 10:59pm

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It was cool at first coz he won the bet so easily but then the girlfriend found some loop hole that yer man had help setting up the site (which broke the deal) and he now has to get something ridiculous like 74million unique hits to win. Noone cares anymore and it's all a bit ****.

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