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Zaphieon · 06-19-2008, 02:14 AM

very tired lol and late.. noticed the title almost sounds like a Geiko comercial.

so while i was developing my website I came across the site, Its sorta like photobucket BUT has no bandwidth limitations, or file size limitations. Thus you could use it to host all your images for your server saving space, and when someone looks at say a screen shot* by clicking on a thumb * you earn like $0.0022 US - which isnt shit but it adds up and your saving money on bandwidth so its really just a win win.

heres a banner a link for the site.

CEO · 06-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Neat idea. But it's awful slow and I've gotten mysql connect errors too. They must be getting slammed and not prepare for the popularity. I wonder how they prevent someone from setting up bots to continuously click on pics they've upload. That could be a mess.

Zaphieon · 06-19-2008, 11:42 AM

I haven't had many issues with them.. though early am est time they are very slow on my end. but the thumbnails come up fine just connecting to the site at those times, which prolly means the photos themselves if directly embedded(which you wouldnt get paid for) would come thru fine... I think thats due to uses on the other side of the globe ( from me ) hitting it hard.

the bot issue.. well I believe there IP logging for the photos.. so if say 1 photo is clicked 5,000 times by 1 ip in 1 day.. its obivious.. bot sure if its handled that way.. but i have seen it on their forums were people have had their account banned for bot clicking.

they are also SUPER strict about their clean policy... way more so then photobucket so dont use this for say uploading semi erotic photos lol.. i had a girl in a semi see thru top playing duck hunt and they deleted the entire album that the picture was in..

though for me the best part about it.. is the free bandwidth you get, and the little bit of kick back is just a bonus.

CEO · 06-19-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaphieon

they are also SUPER strict about their clean policy... way more so then photobucket so dont use this for say uploading semi erotic photos lol.. i had a girl in a semi see thru top playing duck hunt and they deleted the entire album that the picture was in..

That's what actually made me do a little more looking. Too many of these picture holding sites become a haven for porn. There are enough of them around that we don't need another! Looks like a promising service for sure! ++ rep ++

greywolf79 · 06-19-2008, 12:51 PM

I do not get a link from your post... I would be interested in checking this site out though. If you could post a link or at least the name and url I would appreciate it.

GreyWolf.

CEO · 06-19-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greywolf79

I do not get a link from your post... I would be interested in checking this site out though. If you could post a link or at least the name and url I would appreciate it.

GreyWolf.

http://www.shareapic.net/ref.php?owner=Zaphieon

Zaphieon · 06-19-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CEO

That's what actually made me do a little more looking. Too many of these picture holding sites become a haven for porn. There are enough of them around that we don't need another! Looks like a promising service for sure! ++ rep ++

yeah its working great on my site so far. I just hope i dont get spoiled by them and they end up gooing under lol.. but it doesnt seem like that will happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greywolf79

I do not get a link from your post... I would be interested in checking this site out though. If you could post a link or at least the name and url I would appreciate it.

GreyWolf.

the banner is clickable bud.

greywolf79 · 06-19-2008, 01:59 PM

I would assume the banner was clickable... If there was one in your post. I do not see it. However, using the link CEO posted I cannot access the site from this connection (using a shared connection that blocks a lot of sites, including that one).

I will just have to check it out later, but now I can since there is a real link in the post. When you edited the original post you must have deleted or damaged the banner link in some way because it does not show at all on my screen when I look at the post.

GreyWolf.

Zaphieon · 06-19-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greywolf79

I would assume the banner was clickable... If there was one in your post. I do not see it. However, using the link CEO posted I cannot access the site from this connection (using a shared connection that blocks a lot of sites, including that one).

I will just have to check it out later, but now I can since there is a real link in the post. When you edited the original post you must have deleted or damaged the banner link in some way because it does not show at all on my screen when I look at the post.

GreyWolf.

maybe the banner is blocked as well? becuase it is coming from that site?

greywolf79 · 06-19-2008, 02:50 PM

I suppose it is possible, but other banners come through on the forums here... I just cannot go to many sites (cannot do that one, yahoo groups - which I run 2 of that are non-porn child safe places, and several other sites).... But who knows. However I now have the link posted a couple posts ago so I will check it out when I get the chance. Though it sounds like a cool place to have access to.

GreyWolf.

Vorspire · 06-19-2008, 04:14 PM

Basically, they make their money from website ads, google, etc.. and share it with you for getting them hits...

I'd still prefer to keep my images safe on my own secure servers and save myself the time of re-doing every image link in every web page if they do go under...

Besides that, I have unmonitored bw transfer so idc :P

Zaphieon · 06-19-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vorspire

Basically, they make their money from website ads, google, etc.. and share it with you for getting them hits...

I'd still prefer to keep my images safe on my own secure servers and save myself the time of re-doing every image link in every web page if they do go under...

Besides that, I have unmonitored bw transfer so idc :P

well this isnt for you then aye.. but there are tons of people that have limited bandwidths.. and this info was posted for them..

greywolf79 · 06-19-2008, 05:10 PM

I think this site is cool (at least in theory)... I look forward to trying to get an account with them when I get my current internet issues under control.

GreyWolf.

06-19-2008, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zaphieon Account Terminated Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 240	make money for your server, while saving money on bandwidth.... very tired lol and late.. noticed the title almost sounds like a Geiko comercial. so while i was developing my website I came across the site, Its sorta like photobucket BUT has no bandwidth limitations, or file size limitations. Thus you could use it to host all your images for your server saving space, and when someone looks at say a screen shot* by clicking on a thumb * you earn like $0.0022 US - which isnt shit but it adds up and your saving money on bandwidth so its really just a win win. heres a banner a link for the site. Last edited by Zaphieon; 06-19-2008 at 02:16 AM.

06-19-2008, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
CEO Forum Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 776	Neat idea. But it's awful slow and I've gotten mysql connect errors too. They must be getting slammed and not prepare for the popularity. I wonder how they prevent someone from setting up bots to continuously click on pics they've upload. That could be a mess. __________________ If you PM me and ask me to write scripts for you I will add you to my ignore list. Please don't add me to your friends list, I have enough friends. Thx

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Vorspire Forum Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom Age: 21 Posts: 2,295	Basically, they make their money from website ads, google, etc.. and share it with you for getting them hits... I'd still prefer to keep my images safe on my own secure servers and save myself the time of re-doing every image link in every web page if they do go under... Besides that, I have unmonitored bw transfer so idc :P __________________ RPK.VORSPIRE.COM - The WoW-UO Cross-Over Shard

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06-19-2008, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zaphieon Account Terminated Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 240	I haven't had many issues with them.. though early am est time they are very slow on my end. but the thumbnails come up fine just connecting to the site at those times, which prolly means the photos themselves if directly embedded(which you wouldnt get paid for) would come thru fine... I think thats due to uses on the other side of the globe ( from me ) hitting it hard. the bot issue.. well I believe there IP logging for the photos.. so if say 1 photo is clicked 5,000 times by 1 ip in 1 day.. its obivious.. bot sure if its handled that way.. but i have seen it on their forums were people have had their account banned for bot clicking. they are also SUPER strict about their clean policy... way more so then photobucket so dont use this for say uploading semi erotic photos lol.. i had a girl in a semi see thru top playing duck hunt and they deleted the entire album that the picture was in.. though for me the best part about it.. is the free bandwidth you get, and the little bit of kick back is just a bonus.

06-19-2008, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
greywolf79 Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Utah Age: 28 Posts: 764	I do not get a link from your post... I would be interested in checking this site out though. If you could post a link or at least the name and url I would appreciate it. GreyWolf.

06-19-2008, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
greywolf79 Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Utah Age: 28 Posts: 764	I would assume the banner was clickable... If there was one in your post. I do not see it. However, using the link CEO posted I cannot access the site from this connection (using a shared connection that blocks a lot of sites, including that one). I will just have to check it out later, but now I can since there is a real link in the post. When you edited the original post you must have deleted or damaged the banner link in some way because it does not show at all on my screen when I look at the post. GreyWolf.

06-19-2008, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
greywolf79 Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Utah Age: 28 Posts: 764	I suppose it is possible, but other banners come through on the forums here... I just cannot go to many sites (cannot do that one, yahoo groups - which I run 2 of that are non-porn child safe places, and several other sites).... But who knows. However I now have the link posted a couple posts ago so I will check it out when I get the chance. Though it sounds like a cool place to have access to. GreyWolf.

06-19-2008, 05:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
greywolf79 Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Utah Age: 28 Posts: 764	I think this site is cool (at least in theory)... I look forward to trying to get an account with them when I get my current internet issues under control. GreyWolf.

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