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Old 05-06-2007   #1 (permalink)
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I participated in a posting contest and it's a total scam.

Their website was pdowners.com

And then they merged with theonlinedeveloper.com

*PDOWNERS POSTING CONTEST* - The Online Developer

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Old 05-06-2007   #2 (permalink)
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I see that they haven't responded to anyone's comments... Not a good sign...
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I have worked for pdowners.com as a paid poster and was paid but after so many days and so many requests. ANyways, I would stay away from such forum.
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i wonder if the ball just got dropped somewhere with the merger of another forum?
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Yeah whenever there is a merger of sites or especially forums lots of hings could fall through the cracks. Especially if majority owner isn't keen on the contest thing.
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Site merger creates many problems, also when a forum is sold to new owner. Many people who are in between of paid posting demand for money and the old owners asks them to contact new owner and new owners says that he didn't start contest.
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You should always be careful when doing posting contest or posting jobs because the owner can run away easily.Better know who the owner really is before doing such things.
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Hey this is really a nice topic .. this will really help me coz i was just looking for a posting job ... So i ll really keep these tips in my thanx everyone
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I know the two owners personally and they are a55h0les! It'll be a miracle if you see your prize. These guys are just kids. Not even 18 yet.
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Thanks for passing on the good intell, helps alot of other people avoid falling for their scam.
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