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Artisands Newbie

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#3675 is done. Thanks :)
But what if their owners have already applied for DMOZ listing and wait for the inclusion? In such case my re-submission with throw their submission to the end of the list!
Not really, as there isn't exactly an ordered list. A re-submission to the exact category would overwrite an existing submission, but not many editors choose to review sites in date order. More generally they would use a random method (like picking out those with good titles and descriptions first).

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Listed in DMOZ but now deleted

 

I forgot to renew my domain, a photography site which was and still is listed in DMOZ. Someone else has bought the domain name and it is being used as a parking page (could be worse).

I have created another photography site which I would like to be listed in DMOZ, and am willing to apply through the usual channels.

But I'm wondering whether DMOZ would re-direct my listing to my new site, instead.

Alternatively, if I created another site, which would be an identical copy of the site which was deleted, would DMOZ be willing to re-direct my listing to this site.

By identical copy I mean that it would have exactly the same domain name, exactly the same content and links but it would have a different TLD, ie. it would be an .org rather than a .com which was the deleted domain's TLD.

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yorick,

 

Since the site is still listed, you can navigate to the category and use the "update listing" link at the top of the page. Follow the instructions and include a short description of the situation, as well as the new URL.

 

An editor will look at this and if it is determined to be a legitimate request, will update the listing. :)

 

[Added: Just saw in your title that the site is no longer listed. Sorry, I missed that. Submit the new URL to the category with a brief note in brackets saying that it is a replacement for the other URL.]

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arubin Newbie

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item 3677 moved to Greek section of DMOZ, as the English language link in the redirect doesn't work.
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gigla Newbie

gigla

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a lot of dead links!!!!!!!

 

I'm from Georgia, so when i walked in dmoz section for Georgia, i found these dead links. Is there anybody responsible for Georgia or editor dead too?

:D

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Localities: Tbilisi: Education

American Academy in Tbilisi - Includes overview, staff list, forum and picture gallery. = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Education

Adult Education Association of Georgia - Provides history, policies, activities, services and events along with members and board. [English, Georgian] = dead link

 

International Black Sea University - Provides an overview of the university, FAQ, admission details and information on its administration.

Listed in 2 categories:

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Localities: Tbilisi: Education

Top: Reference: Education: Colleges and Universities: Asia: Georgia

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Arts and Entertainment

 

Contemporary Georgian Art: Kakhaber Donadze - Artist working in cloisonné enamel, icons and painting. =Dead link

New Art Union - Provides mission statement and information on exhibitions and studios. = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Business and Economy: Organizations (6)

Community Connections Program - Program offering training and internships in the United States for Georgian entrepreneurs and professionals. Profile, recruiting schedule and application details. = dead link

Economists Union of Georgia - Includes profile, goal list, publications and information on its structure and staff. = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Society and Culture

 

Assistance Georgia - Provides information about humanitarian and development aid activities in Georgia. Announcements, reports and project details. = dead link

 

Poti Central Library - Informationabout the library, its departments and branches, book collection, internet pub site and online resources. [English, Georgian] = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Government

 

National Security Council of Georgia - Organization headed by the President, that is responsible for coordinating military forces and organizing defence. Information on the council, relevant legislation and news. = goes to radio web-site (?)

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Society and Culture: Religion

 

Georgian Association of Experts in Religious Studies - Provides an overview of the association, as well as details of their motives and goals. = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Society and Culture: Human Rights

 

Human Rights Information and Documentation Center - Monitors and acts to improve the human rights situation in Georgia. Includes overview, mission statement, newsletter, reports and urgent alerts. = Error, not available

 

Human Rights Online - Database of documents and legislation relating to human rights = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Society and Culture: Organizations

 

International Association of Young Diplomats - Includes overview, program details and information about Georgia, projects undertaken and services provided. = dead link

 

Internet Access and Training Program in Georgia (IATP) - Program operated by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State, promoting internet development in Georgia. Overview, services provided and project information. = dead link

 

Top: Regional: Asia: Georgia: Society and Culture: Personal Pages

 

Bigvava, Nino - Biography, portfolio and information about Georgia and its history. =dead link

 

I must notice that section "Gerogia" is very, very poor .... numbers of sites in most of categories 0 ! ... Please don't sleep dear editors!

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American Academy in Tbilisi - removed from directory in July

Adult Education Association of Georgia - removed, looking for new url

International Black Sea University - site works (very slowly), both listings OK

Contemporary Georgian Art: Kakhaber Donadze - removed

New Art Union - was working as recently as 15Nov, left in place for now in case it returns

Community Connections Program - new url found

Economists Union of Georgia - removed

Assistance Georgia - works for me

Poti Central Library - removed

National Security Council of Georgia - deleted

Georgian Association of Experts in Religious Studies - removed

Human Rights Information and Documentation Center - new url found

Human Rights Online - removed

International Association of Young Diplomats - changed to old working url

Internet Access and Training Program in Georgia (IATP) - removed (note this url is also responsible for many of the other errors which it used to host)

Bigvava, Nino - was working as recently as 13 November, left listed for now

 

I must notice that section "Gerogia" is very, very poor
It appears that there are few editors interested in building the categories for Georgia. If you think they can be improved, and have the time and ability to edit without favouring one site over another, I'd suggest you become an editor.

 

Because of the way that Regional editing works, I'd suggest you start by appplying for one of the Localities http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Asia/Georgia/Localities - obviously Tbilsi is the only one with many listings at present, but you should be able to find more *English language* (or bi lingual) sites for the others with your local knowledge :)

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please read the editing guideline before applying http://www.dmoz.org/guidelines/ , especially the selection and description pages

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Contrary to an oft voiced opinion, editing isn't about listing suggested sites, but about building categories of information. You can get the urls to list from anywhere - local newspaper, off the side of a bus, from TV ads, and directly add them as an editor. (you can suggest them as a non-editor, but then you have to wait for someone to volunteer to edit there)

Budalata Newbie

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We are trying to provide surfers unique and valuable information.

IMHO this site contains a lot of information, and one "under construction" page is not a great problem.

 

Thanks for helping us.

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Dont see any reason why this site to be moved in cats you offered - and probably more experienced editor with better english will explain you exactly why.

 

Edit: Sorry, have look at wrong site, not the one you have pointed; so there are reasons this site to be moved :)

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Tim Newbie

Tim

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After this was brought to my attention...

 

"You will see links occasionally to http://research.dmoz.org/~gti96/ddp/ which is not currently accessable for anyone. Please just ignore them for now. We hope to have access to that server, or a replacement version, online in the future, but we have no control over when that may happen."

 

...I realized that everything below is irrelevant. Sorry about that = (.

 

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Hello,

 

I found a broken link in the Editor Resource Zone.

 

The broken link is:

http://research.dmoz.org/~gti96/ddp/

The error message is:

Not Found

The requested URL /~gti96/ddp/ was not found on this server.

 

It is right at the top of the Editor Resource Zone page and it is supposed to go to the DMOZ Documentation Project (Unofficial).

 

Hope this helps!

 

EDIT: Found another one as I was reading Editorial Style Guidelines. All the way at the bottom of the page.

 

The broken link is: http://research.dmoz.org/~gti96/ddp/07001/

The error message is:

Not Found

The requested URL /~gti96/ddp/07001/ was not found on this server.

 

It is supposed to go to "more information about cooling sites."

 

EDIT2: Another broken like in the Subcategories section. Near the bottom of the page.

 

The broken link: http://research.dmoz.org/~gti96/ddp/01006/

Text that contains the link: Complex changes such as those affecting hierarchy and ontology should be discussed and agreed upon by the editing community. Follow these tips and advice when reorganising category hierarchies: Reorganising Categories.

 

Tim

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informator Newbie

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Thanks for reporting, but we are aware of those broken links on dmoz.org, and they will be taken care of.

 

Generally it´s not necessary to report broken links on the dmoz.org domain here.

Curlie (Dmoz) Meta editor informator
ravs Newbie

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Nobody has attended #3688 post yet. :(

 

At http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/South_America/Uruguay/Transportation/Car_Rentals/

Localiza (Under Construction)

 

At http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/South_America/Venezuela/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Services/

Venezuela Travel (should be Explore-Yachts.com)

 

At http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/South_America/Venezuela/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Services/

Flights to Los Roques AND

at http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/South_America/Venezuela/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Services/Tour_Operators/

Auyantepuy Travel Agency (Both are same company)

 

At http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/South_America/Venezuela/Travel_and_Tourism/Travel_Services/Tour_Operators/

Venezuela Joys Tours (Not showing to me.)

NCMan Newbie

NCMan

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Coming Soon Message on Single Page Site

 

Hi!

 

While searching:

 

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Montana/Counties/Beaverhead/

 

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

 

Coming Soon message on single page site.

 

- Facts and articles about Beaverhead County in southwestern Montana.

 

For some reason, Wayback is having problems tonight and I can't determine for how long this page has been up.

 

Regards,

NCMan

NCMan Newbie

NCMan

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Incorrect Category

 

Hi!

 

While searching:

 

http://www.dmoz.org/Arts/Radio/Regional/North_America/United_States/Montana/

 

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

 

Incorrect Category. The category is Montana but the station is actually located in Wenatchee, Washington which is in the middle of Washington State.

 

- Country music station. News, entertainment, program schedule, staff, and links [requires Flash].

 

 

Regards,

NCMan

NCMan Newbie

NCMan

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Incorrect Category

 

Hi!

 

While searching:

 

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Montana/Localities/R/Red_Lodge/Business_and_Economy/

 

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

 

 

Incorrect Category. The category is Red Lodge, Montana Business and Economy but the entry is for a company advertising itself as located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

 

 

- Aircraft restoration and repair, fuel, inspections, and sales.

 

 

Regards,

NCMan

NCMan Newbie

NCMan

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Multiple Entries in Same Category

 

Hi!

 

While searching:

 

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

 

Same Brokerage Listed Multiple Times Within Same Category. The second entry tries to look like an agents personal site except the agent happens just happens to be the owner. BTW, same webdevelopment company for all three LOL!

 

. - Residential, commercial, and recreational properties. Includes current listings.

 

- Representing buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial properties. Includes current listings and relocation information.

 

- Real estate agent. Features current listings.

 

 

Regards,

NCMan

NCMan Newbie

NCMan

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Inactive Site

 

Hi!

 

While searching:

 

http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Montana/Localities/G/Great_Falls/Arts_and_Entertainment/

 

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

 

Inactive Site. Landing page is an image with no text and just a single link to a MySpace Blog.

 

- Local rock band highlighting event and concert schedule, biographies, and fan forum.

 

Wayback From Feb 2007 shows same landing page.

 

 

 

Regards,

NCMan

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