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aaleksanyants · Sep 13, 2007

shadow575 said:
Its hard to tell which ones are really problem listings, its important to remember that while dead links and ads are considered the reviewer blocks those out to evaluate the useful/unique content. Have a lot of ads and dead links is bad, but if there is a significant amount of usable content that isn't obscured by the junk the site is still eligible for consideration.

OK, thanks for the clarification. In such case please take a look at shareware5.com in the same category, there is no site but an empty parking page.
BTW, why there are 2 categories for the same listings (software/directories and software/shareware/directories), and if the first one still exists (while having lots of duplicate listings with the second), why don't you accept any submissions to it any more? Otherwise why not just to merge them into one category?

aaleksanyants · Sep 13, 2007

Some more dead link findings in shareware directories: filedomain.com (no website), submitfiles.com (no website), software4win.com (enter any category to get MySQL error instead of content), soft-directory.com (lots of MySQL warnings on start page).

phantomize · Sep 13, 2007

Laos

In
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Laos/Business_and_Economy/Economic_Development/

Development Gateway - Laos - Unable to connect.

Industry Canada - Stat-USA Market Research Reports International Market Insight: Laos - Seems to be about Papua New Guinea rather than Laos?

In
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Laos/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Guides/

Discovering Laos - not found.

Travel Link Directory on Laos - This one (eyeonlaos.com) appears to be another mostly affiliate site of precisionreservations.com and bookings.net as well as others like thailandhotelnet.com, bangkokhotelnet.com, eyeoncambodia.com, asiahotelcentral.com.

In
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Laos/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Services/Tour_Operators/

LaoExplorer.com - no content, goes to some vague Resort Booking System.

In
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Laos/Maps_and_Views/Photos/

Laos Pictures - wants you to go to a new url at http://www.asia-pictures.net/laos/

In
http://www.dmoz.org/Reference/Flags/Regional/Laos/

The National Flag of the Lao People's Democratic Republic - page not found.

Theodora.com: Laos Historical Flag - goes to a geographic.org site, not theodora.com

NCMan · Sep 13, 2007

Category Entry Issues

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Localities/C/Challis/

I encountered the following issues I wanted to bring to your attention:

Article Buried. The entry appears to be for an article in a particular issue of this magazine. However, there is no indication what issue the article appeared in and the magazine has no search function.

New Heulandite Discovery - Information about minerals in the area.

URL Changed. Link provided to new URL on landing page.

Sawtooth Martial Arts - Offers Soo Bahk Do instruction. Information about courses, instructors, and events.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 13, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...ho/Localities/S/Stanley/Business_and_Economy/

I encountered the following issues I wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Landing page has timed redirect to new URL

Selma Lamb and Sheldon Hentschke - Stanley Sawtooth Realtors - Includes photos and information on current real estate listings.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 13, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...o/Localities/S/Stanley/Recreation_and_Sports/

Possible Hijacked Link. This category is Idaho. Title URL redirects to a different firms website located in Montana.

Sevy Guide Service - Vacation adventures on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 14, 2007

Category Entry Issues

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...ities/E/Emmett/Business_and_Economy/Shopping/

I encountered the following issues I wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Link to new URL provided on landing page.

Easy Mexican Recipes - Clorinda Pacheco Smith offers Mexican food cookbook. Author biography, table of contents, photos, contact details, and online shopping.

Parking Page.

Merrill's Eggs - Offers egg delivery to the Treasure Valley area. Chickens are fed a vegetarian diet.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...ho/Localities/W/Wendell/Business_and_Economy/

I encountered the following issue i wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Link to new URL and timed redirect provided on landing page.

Strouder Holsteins - Cow milking company. Information about the cows and bulls.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Counties/Idaho/Travel_and_Tourism/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Parking Page.

Mackay Bar Guest Ranch - Guest ranch located in Idaho's back country wilderness, offering elk hunting, steelhead fishing, jet boat tours, trail rides, corporate retreats, whitewater rafting, hiking, swimming, and ranch style meals.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...ities/M/Moscow/Business_and_Economy/Shopping/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Inactive Site. Message on landing page says "Business Closed". Page last updated 2004.

Gun Runner - Manufacturer and dealer of NFA firearms and Title 1 weapons. Factory authorized dealer of Dillon Reloading, Engle Ballistic Research, and other accessories for shooting sports.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Counties/Latah/Society_and_Culture/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Link to new URL on landing page

Latah County Democrats - Democratic party organization for Latah County.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Localities/S/Salmon/News_and_Media/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Hijacked Link. Link hijacked to a realtor's site.

Lemhi River Valley News, Arts, and Legends - A resource for news and information about the river valley, including legends, current events, and links to local merchants.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_.../N/Nezperce/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your atention:

URL Changed. Link and timed redirect to new URL on landing page.

Nezperce City Library - Information about library services and the town.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_.../Localities/R/Rexburg/Arts_and_Entertainment/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Parking Page. Message on landing page says "account Suspended"

Amazin Art - Artistic mazes.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...s/R/Rexburg/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Link and timed redirect to new URL provided on landing page.

Madison Library District - Information about the staff, board of trustees, programs, and online catalog.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...s/R/Rexburg/Business_and_Economy/Real_Estate/

I encountered the following issue i wanted to bring to your attention:

Company Changed/Possible Hijack. URL forwarded to URL of a different company although the administrative and technical contacts per whois are the same.

Mesazone Enterprises - A property management group that offers a rental search and a list of services offered.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...s/R/Rexburg/Business_and_Economy/Real_Estate/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Parking Page. Link hijacked to a pay-per-click parking page

Sally Smith - Century 21 Advantage - Serving Rexburg, Rigby, and St. Anthony. Featured listings available.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_...ties/R/Rexburg/Business_and_Economy/Shopping/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Hijacked Link. Link hijacked to some other companys page.

Brent's Lawn and Leisure - Offering a full line of Toro snowthrowers. Includes company overview, product details and contact information.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Localities/R/Rexburg/Education/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

URL Changed. Link and timed redirect to new page provided on landing page.

Kennedy Elementary School - Handbook and contact information. Grades K-4.

Regards,
NCMan

NCMan · Sep 15, 2007

Category Entry Issue

Hi!

While searching:

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_.../L/Lewiston/Business_and_Economy/Real_Estate/

I encountered the following issue I wanted to bring to your attention:

Hijacked Link. Link hijacked to a site that automatically downloads the Bloodhound.Exploit.96 virus.

Calvin Parrish - ReMax of the Valley - Offers commercial and residential property sales. Includes property listings, agent profile and community information.

Regards,
NCMan

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