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Inde · Nov 03, 2006, 06:31 AM // 06:31

Okay, I get to post this as yes... I'm the admin. While reviewing some recent threads (one in particular in this forum from 2 weeks ago - http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10065968) I kept seeing the statement appear that GWG doesn't allow outside linking. I'm hoping that at least some of you are familiar that yes we do (but post after post I didn't see anyone correct someone, so maybe not). We have the GW Wiki forums housed here, we have our Game & Dev Tracker section that links to all the other fansites. We encourage the sharing of information and linking!!

Each community and site has so many aspects individual to it. From Photics.com (new issue out, stop by and see it), to GuildWiki.org (all hail the encyclopedia of all-things-GW), GameAmp (really, check out their maps... wow), GWOnline (elite fansite just like us), IQ (it's own compendium of pvp articles, discussion and good advice) to the other fansites both foreign and US, the various guild websites... well you get the point.

Share the knowledge!

Seef II · Nov 03, 2006, 07:01 AM // 07:01

It is GWO that doesn't allow offsite links, for those who are miffed.
Share the knowledge, folks. What did you learn in elementary school?

Thallandor · Nov 03, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12

A welcomed clarification, i was wondering for a while now why i havent been banned for linking wiki (which contain GW gold selling ads-not mine) information.

Am i still here? *click submit*

Syndren · Nov 03, 2006, 07:15 AM // 07:15

Please make this a sticky so people don't forget.

Inde · Nov 03, 2006, 03:15 PM // 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

A welcomed clarification, i was wondering for a while now why i havent been banned for linking wiki (which contain GW gold selling ads-not mine) information.

Google ads are just a tricky sort. They have to be gotten rid of as they pop up. I know that the Wiki has spoken of it in the past and continually works on that.

milias · Nov 03, 2006, 03:21 PM // 15:21

Thanks for the clarification Inde! I myself was under this erroneous assumption not very long ago! Until Inde bonked me on the head

Eviance · Nov 03, 2006, 04:01 PM // 16:01

>_> I guess I am one of those that will try before assuming as I have never had any issue with outside linking... I just figured people would get it right in due time.
<_<

Cyan The Archer · Nov 03, 2006, 04:04 PM // 16:04

You should talk to GWOnline admin, and get them to allow linking aswell.

Inde · Nov 03, 2006, 04:22 PM // 16:22

This really isn't about that.

This was about policy on our site that I wanted to clarify because of a recent post is all. Please don't think there's some bitter rivalry here, I respect their mods and admins more than most of you know. They have the same job and goals as us, to provide a guild wars community. Really just an FYI for our community here.

Katari · Nov 03, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

The fact that GWGuru allows linking, while GWOnline does not, is one of the primary reasons that I switched to GWGuru.

Skuld · Nov 03, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Looks like Cyan got mixed up and thought we weren't allowed to link to GWOnline because of their link rules. Or something.

Cyan The Archer · Nov 03, 2006, 07:37 PM // 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skuld

Looks like Cyan got mixed up and thought we weren't allowed to link to GWOnline because of their link rules. Or something.

No, i mean that GWOnline dont allow linking. That's why Inde should talk with one of them, and see if they can agree to be completely open with linking to other sites.

Eviance · Nov 03, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40

actually I could care less about the linking... But can I at least view SOME of the pages on there without having to be a member ;_;

Cyan The Archer · Nov 03, 2006, 08:07 PM // 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eviance

actually I could care less about the linking... But can I at least view SOME of the pages on there without having to be a member ;_;

They want you to create an account, so they get more members = more activity. It also helps alot on the amount of guests that makes the site slower(Like here on Guru) or am i mistaken something?

Mr_T_bot · Nov 03, 2006, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seef II

It is GWO that doesn't allow offsite links, for those who are miffed.
Share the knowledge, folks. What did you learn in elementary school?

Their size probably stems from the fact you can't look at the forums without signing up.

Inde · Nov 03, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16

Okay, please don't make this about GWO

And need I mention that we are close to breaking a record with 6000+ guests and this site is handling it just fine. Again, about 2 weeks ago we worked out the server issues. We are processing queries faster then ever. Besides the occassional glitch I haven't had any problems with GWG in the last 2 weeks.

Kalki · Nov 03, 2006, 08:26 PM // 20:26

If we allow linking here than why are we typing GWOnline, IQ, and GameAmp to talk about other fansites and not typing:

http://www.gwonline.net
http://www.team-iq.net
http://guildwars.gameamp.com/

Am I going to be banned for posting this?

Inde · Nov 03, 2006, 08:31 PM // 20:31

Um, lazy? LOL! I think I did plug all the sites in my first post with reasons to go to them. I mean, we don't want someone to feel they can spam or advertise a site just to do that. There's a place for guilds to post their websites on this forum in our Guild Discussion, other fansites are regularly linked to in threads from Community Works to Off-Topic. We don't allow guild advertising in Riverside Inn, spam, sites dealing with gold selling, ebay links of any kind, etc. But if the site has GW info, and it can be used to answer someone's question, provide a resource for the community, there's a place for it somewhere on here

Arkantos · Nov 03, 2006, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seef II

Share the knowledge, folks. What did you learn in elementary school?

I learned eating glue and throwing toys gets you in trouble.

Well, this is good news...I guess.

Kalki · Nov 03, 2006, 08:44 PM // 20:44

Thanks Inde. I just wanted to be sure we could use actual links without violating the rules. I won't advertise but I can use a link if needed to help answer a question.