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I was wondering why there are so many dead links in the directory? A few days ago I downloaded the raw directory data and loaded it into our web safe bot, it searches for... (popups, unsafe script, 3rd party cookies, tracking). Now I am about 60% done with fetching all the pages in the directory, but I have over 50,000 pages so far, that return 404. I have personally tested half the ones that return 404 and all of them are real 404 returns! So my question is... When is the directory cleared of 404(s) and do you even check links before releasing the new data. I ask this because over 80% of the dead links have been in previous raw data releases. Thanks j
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I submitted my website http://www.recipes4word.com in the summer of 2003. I resubmitted again in 2004, and most recently within the last week. The category is Writer's software. I can't find any reason why it would be rejected, and if so, why I wouldn't be informed. If you search for it on dmoz...zip, nada, nothing. I know there is a backlog...but years? Guidance would be appreciated. Confused
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In this category Top: Regional: Asia: Thailand: Transportation: Airlines (19) http://dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Thailand/Transportation/Airlines/ Bangkok Airways has been moved from http://www.bkkair.co.th to http://www.bangkokair.com Please update the link. Regards, Arvin
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Theres a site listed on DMOZ 3 times, twice under the same domain but different categories and once under a redirected domain under a 3rd category? also the site has a keyword enhanced anchor link in place of the single word site name...
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A website from a company that has been posing as us for a few years has been included in the DMOZ directory. We get several complaints a month from customers regarding this company. I filled out a spam report but I'm not sure if that was the correct place to report it. Who do I need to contact regarding this issue? The site is part of a huge link farm and I'm sure that DMOZ does not want sites like this included in their directory.
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I added really useful website for this catagory but your catagory editor really slow Top: Arts: Education: Language Arts: English: English as a Second Language: Student Resources Last update: 13:34 PT, Sunday, July 10, 2005 Regards
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http://dmoz.org/Home/Consumer_Information/Electronics/Televisions/ deep links here, are these sites that good they get mulitple links in various categories? they are already in the product review category, isnt this enough?
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I submitted my site http://www.SlidingShelf.com in 2002, then again on October 13 of this year. I realize it hasn't been long, just becoming concerned about what the editors might consider "hype" in the description. Perhaps I've been too agressive with the description is the reason I'm not in ? I wonder... do you receive any feedback when your site is accepted/rejected ? I've never received anything from DMOZ except acknowledgement of registering for this forum. Dan
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I had a few minutes so I thought I would go through and give you a lsit of some sites that you list that either have no content or are not found. http://www.angelfire.com/punk3/dazed741/ http://www.appledoll.com/ http://forums.delphiforums.com/thedaemonsphere http://pub66.ezboard.com/bdreamscape17631 http://members3.boardhost.com/ohioparanormal/ http://groups.msn.com/missmistye1paranormalandtheunknown/ http://forums.delphiforums.com/investigators http://pub30.ezboard.com/bsubliminaleuphoria Here are just a few. I happened to have a few minutes so I thought I would check some of the links to help you out. P.S. These are not founds... not redirect…
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http://search.dmoz.org/cgi-bin/search?search=internet+radio link 19 goes to a links page ? that same link is repeated further on also voice overs are hardly internet radio Internet radio :- A site that plays live or archived music or chat. A lot of the links are poor in this listing as a whole
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Hi, my website http://www.holiday-rentals.uk.com was listed in category; http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/West_Yorkshire/Pudsey/ but it is no longer showing - in fact there's not many sites now showing in this category. I was wondering why the listing was removed? If the listing will not be put back into this category will I have to wait another 3 years before the site is submitted, and what category would you recommend that I submit the site to. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Hi, On the page http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Spirochetal/Lyme_Disease/ The first entry is for Advanced topics in Lyme Disease (13th edition) This 15th edition of this publication has recently been released, see http://www.ilads.org/files/burrascano_0905.pdf Regards John
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Hi there, I just would like to know if an editor of category can remove sites from Dmoz directory without any reason ? Quick responce would be highly appriciated. Zeeshan Alam ZeenNet.com _____________________________________________ MSN:zeeshan@zeennet.com ICQ: 89143208
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I am an ODP editor who is also trying to get my site accepted in the ODP (in a totally different category in which I edit). I have asked people who visit and use my site to provide me with their feedback. I have read though several feedback emails and have found (over the past few months alone) 3 emails in which people have said that they submitted my site to the ODP. I thought they submitted the site because they liked it. However after reading the statement below, it appears they submitted the site because they didn't like and therefore don't want to see it listed in the ODP. "Please only submit a URL to the Open Directory once. Again, multiple submissions of…
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to whom it may concern, I just wanted to take the time nearly a year and a half after my first submission of online-store-list.com to the dmoz to appologize to the moderators who took the time to respond to my request even though obviously disgusted by affiliate sites. When first I started this website I had absolutely no computer experience at all and thought that when I came across the idea that it sounded like a wonderful idea to supplement my families incredibly tight finances. I Figured that it was at least worth trying anyway. At that time I didn't reallize how many of these type sites were on the web and didn't understand why the moderators took such exception …
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http://dmoz.org/Shopping/Toys_and_Games/Trading_Cards/Magic_the_Gathering/ DnS Cards - UK based dealer. Selling, buying, trading and auctioning Magic: The Gathering cards and peripherals. Message boards and pictures.
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Now that the ODP no longer does Status Checks, website submitters no longer have a way of having their grievances addressed. This makes it possible for everything from simple mistakes to actions by unscrupulous editors to go unchecked. This is potentially a very serious issue that I hope someone could address rather than sweeping under the rug by editing/deleting my post. As far as I know, I'm not breaking any rules -- rules apparently designed to protect errant editors. Without going into the details of my case, I submitted an abuse complaint about the editor of my category (a competitor) removing my site and editing the rest to enhance the searchability of his. That …
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Being a big fan of Dmoz I take it as my duty to report something very unethical I found. A website called Nivalink.com which is already listed in the proper category (http://dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/India/Maharashtra/Localities/Mumbai/Business_and_Economy/Business_Services/) has been very much deeplinked which is not at all worth. Please see http://search.dmoz.org/cgi-bin/search?search=nivalink Some of the Hotels and Resorts listing is presented in such a way that it represent an official site while it DOES NOT Many of these Hotels have thier own offial websites too like "Victor Exotica". Its official site is http://www.donasylvia.com/exotica/html/exotica.htm …
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I submitted my site to http://dmoz.org/Shopping/Gifts/Personalized/Prints/ First question... Anyone have any idea how long it takes to be approved or disapproved? And will I be contacted in either case? Second... I was looking through some of the sites there... I looked at this one... http://www.keepsakeprints.com/ It might have at one time had something to do with that catagory but obviously no longer does. Are the sites in the directory ever checked to see that still meet requirments?
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Under Top: Arts: Performing Arts: Dance: Folk Dancing the subcategory Aztec@ points to Mexican (ie Top: Arts: Performing Arts: Dance: Folk Dancing: Mexican is reached through both links). I see that there is an '@' next to Aztec - does that mean its being dealt with? Thanks
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http://www.healthcarefilingsystems.com http://dmoz.org/Business/Healthcare/Consulting/H/ This web site is the same as http://www.mcmurraystern.com. http://dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/California/Localities/S/Santa_Fe_Springs/Business_and_Economy/ Looks like they are using a domain pointer
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When I search in DMOZ.org for yahoowar.com it says 1 match found under Recreation: Humor: Useless Pages: Computers and Internet but it is not listed in the directory. The site seems to be back and working fine now.
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Hello Editors, I found lock-picks.com in the directory, to me it looks like a dummy site that redirects from this site to a real site at lockpicks.com. The URL is similar but it is not the same site. Please correct me if I am wrong. Lock-Picks.com - Distributor of lock picks, pick guns, car opener kits. Top: Business: Business Services: Fire and Security: Security: Locks and Safes Thank you and have a great day, Ricardo.
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Hello ODP editors, There is a website listed in the ODP wanting to sell a link from their site to mine, is that legal, is there anything you guys could do about this. I was very upset that someone that is listed would ask me to pay him money to add a link to my site, this site shows certain products but if you dig a little deeper you will find all the different links they are selling. They even faxed over a price list to pay per keyword. Is this a ODP quality issue or not. Thanks, Ricardo
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Hi, I have resubmittted my website after 4.7 months now, and wanted to ask for status from the editors but the problem is i cannot post in the site status forum, i dont have rights i guess, secondly the past forum for the status in websubmission status is locked i belive, please could someone advice that if this site is compliant to DMOZ's guidelines, i have been kicked for this once i have submitted my website in the following category http://dmoz.org/Computers/Internet/Web_Design_and_Development/Promotion/Search_Engine_Optimization_Firms/S/ Please guys dont kick me out for posting here, coz i cant post any place else ... please Advice Thanks Rega…
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