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0. PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:22 pm    Post subject: advertisement links? Reply with quote

Now, I'm aware that spyware/malware cuases this but I run programs that get rid of this stuff regularly yet whenever I'm on this site and I'm reading a keyword, that word becomes an advertisement.

For example - DDR becomes a link to a page selling the game. Is this a "feature" of the board to obtain revenue?
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1. PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, it's not spyware or malware. This is just a way for the forums to gain revenue. It's like a source of advertisement.

Whenever you post, you might have of included keywords that would be subject to hotlinking (green underlining) to a link. It's basically advertisements. If you put your cursor over it, it'll say stuff.
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2. PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alright, thank you. Since certain adware, spyware, and malware programs do the exact same thing, I was hoping I didn't have one of the aforementioned programs that just for some reason targetted this website. I don't mind DDR Freak making money, just making sure my computer is clean and this is happening to everyone. Thanks.
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3. PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you put your cursor over it and click on "What's this?" you get this link that explains everything.
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