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I agree totally....
Mikhailtech had something to say about this recently too.. Here's a couple links:
<a href="http://www.mikhailtech.com/articles/editorials/hardwaresites/" target="_blank">Article part 1</a>
<a href="http://www.mikhailtech.com/articles/editorials/hardwaresites2/" target="_blank">Article part 2</a>
<a href="http://forums.mikhailtech.com/showthread.php?threadid=814" target="_blank">Forum Discussion</a>
It's all a very good read, though at times a bit long. But it's exactly what is happening today.
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I'm having a hard time getting a response from any company, let alone any products. I like buying computer parts, but gee whiz, the stuff is gonna cost ya just to do a decent amount of reviews.
What really gets me is the sites that pop up and don't even write their own articles---they plagurize. Like HardWaves. They have ripped articles off Tom's Hardware Guide, T-break, and Planet Hardware. I would be mad as hell if someone did that to my stuff. That is a lot of work, and I'll be dammed if someone takes credit for what I did.
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Originally posted by Morgan_LanderWhat really gets me is the sites that pop up and don't even write their own articles---they plagurize.
Worse still, some copy and "mix" a few seperate reviews, to get their "own" work - this is just as bad, and unfortunately quite legal in several countries (you only have to change the content by 33% in Australia to claim it's your copyright). This needs to be stopped.
[B]I would be mad as hell if someone did that to my stuff. That is a lot of work, and I'll be dammed if someone takes credit for what I did.What came first - Insanity or Society?
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Hey all,
I do understand where everyone's coming from, but I just think with what Mr Tweak had said, it sort of "destroys" all the efforts done by those small percentage of hard workers out there who are trying to put up a new "real" tech web site, which is already hard enough, not for the free hardware, but for the "love" of them.
If today, some guy who knows a lot and love computer hardwares, tries to set up a new web site as a place for his own enjoyment and of course others, and finds himself in a situation where no manufacturers are willing to give, JUST BECAUSE IT'S A NEW WEB SITE. But I mean, how can he even start it if he's not going to get anything to review, test?
To sum up, what I am saying is that manufacturers don't have to give, but if they are giving it to the big names, don't you think they should give the new comers a go as well, and if they aren't coming from the right intention, (bad reviews, couple of setences, just to get the hardware), then say no to them.
Give them a go!
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Originally posted by SoniCruiserBut I mean, how can he even start it if he's not going to get anything to review, test?
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Originally posted by SoniCruiserwhat I am saying is that manufacturers don't have to give, but if they are giving it to the big names, don't you think they should give the new comers a go as well, and if they aren't coming from the right intention, (bad reviews, couple of setences, just to get the hardware), then say no to them.
Give them a go!
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We urge companies to pay more attention before shipping out hardware to newly formed hardware sites.
If the hardware manufacturer's go read up on how google pagerank works, and then install the google toolbar, There you have a 100% Accurate method of detecting the HISTORY and REPUTATION of the site.
Browse a list of Google products designed to help you work and play, stay organized, get answers, keep in touch, grow your business, and more.
edit: And then I suggest that the page have at least a 5 or a 6. Both fairly difficult ranks to earn.
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