DTV Transition Guy - ProductWiki

DTV Transition Guy sent a message to Omar

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:32:47 -0500

January 29, 2009 at 3:32 pm

"Omar, I tried to explain the situation and get people in the Product Wiki Communities opinion on my links but no one has responded to the thread I started... Jesse DTV Transition Guy"

DTV Transition Guy updated Channel Master CM-7000

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:31:37 -0500

January 29, 2009 at 3:31 pm

disagreed: "Analog pass-through"

DTV Transition Guy added Leaving Your Own Links on Product Details Section

DTV Transition Guy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:46:37 -0500

January 21, 2009 at 10:46 am

Hello Everybody out there! It was recently brought to my attention that Product Wiki will be changing there linking policy a bit and I wanted to get some feedback from the community regarding this...

I have been leaving links of my own reviews from my own website on some products and have been told to stop doing that. I completely understand the reasoning. It's quite a shame that spammers who post worthless links ruin a good thing for everybody... I really do feel that my reviews add value to the site and at the same time I am helping ProductWiki to expand their product database in cases where I add a product I have reviewed.

I guess my question is What should be done about this? I feel that my links are legit (administrators have agreed) and don't see how me not posting links in going to deter spam in any way. The only way I can see them solving this spam problem is my eliminating the feature that allows you to leave links or by adding some type of catch in their system in order to stop spam links.

I guess it comes down to whether we feel that having those added links is worth enough that we have to deal with at least some spam. Because we all know that whether my links are posted or not there will still be lots of spam attempts. Especially as ProductWiki continues to grow and become more well known.

What is your feeling on this whole situation? How to you feel about my personal links? If you want to see my site and decide for yourself of whether or not my links should be allowed then either send me a message or check out my activity in my profile, there you can find links to my site.

Thanks and any input is greatly appreciate. This is a member driven website so hearing what other members have to say about it is usually the best way to get it right.

DTV Transition Guy

DTV Transition Guy sent a message to yale

DTV Transition Guy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:30:07 -0500

January 20, 2009 at 8:30 pm

"No Go but thank you for trying. I'll just wait for Omar to fix it whenever. It's not a rush."

"Yale, Thank you for your response. My account still doesn't work. Thank you for the quick responses too. Jesse"

"Omar, I almost forgot. There seems to be something wrong with my account. It won't let me post in the forum or add new products. I would still like to contribute and add products even if I'm not permitted to submit my link."

"Omar, Thank you again for your response. I do understand the problems with spam and completely understand your stance on this issue. I will go ahead and start something in the support forum about it just to get a general idea of what users think. I'm glad that you, despite being a founder of ProductWiki, have made yourself available to discuss this issue. In the future I am looking to get more of a professional review site together and maybe when that happens I will approach you about the inclusion of links from such a site. Thanks again! Jesse"

DTV Transition Guy sent a message to DTV Transition Guy

DTV Transition Guy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:50:09 -0500

January 20, 2009 at 2:50 pm

"Omar, I went back and checked and you sent your message on January 15th and I didn't get it until today, January 20th, because there was no alert to tell me I had a message. I actually added some links yesterday to some digital antenna by RCA also. Again, I did all of this before I got your message. Please let me know what the final decision is. I know that my addition of products to your companies website has helped you to get traffic for many of these products that otherwise wouldn't exist in your database. I feel that I am helping you out and also being able to get the word out about converter boxes at the same time, with a small plug for my website too. Thanks again! Jesse"

"Omar, Thank you for contacting me about this issue. I just got your message today and understand, I will not add anymore links until I get a word from you about it. I however did add 1 link today before I got this message so I am sorry about that. Thanks again for contacting me. In my opinion my reviews are very useful and are a huge help to people on the web. They have been so useful that I have been featured on a U.S. Senators site, Fox 4 news in Kansas City, a local ABC affiliate in Utah, and should be appearing in the Denver Post this weekend. I am really excited to get the word out about the digital transition and help people to get the best converter box for their situation. Thank you for contacting me regarding this matter!! Please let me know the ultimate outcome of it. Thanks! DTV Transition Guy"

DTV Transition Guy updated Wi-Ex zBoost YX510

DTV Transition Guy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:37:21 -0500

January 20, 2009 at 2:37 pm

added a link Wi-Ex Zboost YX510 PCS Independent Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...-yx510-pcscel-dual-band.html ...

DTV Transition Guy updated 6 products

DTV Transition Guy — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:29:48 -0500

1. updated Memorex MVCB1000 - January 19, 2009 at 1:29 pm

added a link Memorex MVCB1000 Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...cb1000-tv-converter-box.html ...

2. updated Spica AT2018 - January 19, 2009 at 1:27 pm

added a link Spica AT2018 Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...v-converter-box-review.html ...
new pro/con: Unknown Brand
new pro/con: Inexpensive
added a competitor: Philco TB100HH9
added a competitor: Alpha Digital AT2016

3. updated Dish Network DTVPal DVR - January 19, 2009 at 1:24 pm

added a link Dish Network DTVPal DVR Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...tvpal-dvr-tv-converter.html ...
new pro/con: Very Expensive
new pro/con: Combines a DVR and Converter Box in one

4. updated Zentech DF2000L - January 19, 2009 at 1:20 pm

added a link Zentech DF2000L Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...eztv-df2000l-digital-tv.html ...

5. updated Sunkey SK-801 - January 19, 2009 at 1:18 pm

new pro/con: Fair Price
new pro/con: Cheaply Made
added a link Sunkey SK-801 Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...tv-converter-box-review.html ...
added a competitor: Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box
added a competitor: Dish Network TR-40 CRA
added a related product: RCA DTA800B1
added a related product: Zentech EZTV DF2000
added a related product: Philco TB100HH9

6. updated Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box - January 19, 2009 at 1:15 pm

agreed: "Comes with analog pass-through"
agreed: "Comes with analog pass-through"
disagreed: "Comes with analog pass-through"
new pro/con: Cheap Price
new pro/con: Comes with analog pass-through
added a link Zinwell ZAT-950A Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...950a-dtv-converter-box.html ...
added a competitor: Philco TB100HH9
added a competitor: Dish Network TR-40 CRA
added a related product: Dish Network TR-40 CRA
added a related product: Zinwell ZAT-970A
added a related product: Channel Master CM-7000

DTV Transition Guy updated RCA ANT1550 Multi-Directional Flat Indoor Amplified Antenna

DTV Transition Guy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:08:12 -0500

January 16, 2009 at 12:08 pm

added a link RCA ANT1550 Antenna Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...multi-directional-flat.html ...
added a related product: RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna
added a related product: RCA ANT1500 Multi-Directional Indoor Digital HDTV Antenna
added a related product: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna - Flat
added a related product: RCA ANT 2000 HDTV Indoor Smart Antenna
added a related product: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna

DTV Transition Guy added RCA ANT1550 Multi-Directional Flat Indoor Amplified Antenna

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:05:37 -0500

January 15, 2009 at 3:05 pm

DTV Transition Guy updated RCA ANT1500 Multi-Directional Indoor Digital HDTV Antenna

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:59:27 -0500

January 15, 2009 at 12:59 pm

added a link RCA ANT1500 HDTV Antenna Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...multi-directional-flat.html ...
added a related product: RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna
added a related product: RCA ANT 2000 HDTV Indoor Smart Antenna
added a competitor: RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna - Flat
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 HDTV Indoor Smart Antenna
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna
new pro/con: Flat design allows for many placement options
new pro/con: High MSRP

DTV Transition Guy updated 3 products

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:14:00 -0500

1. updated RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna - January 15, 2009 at 10:14 am

added a link RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...06-indoor-outdoor-hdtv.html ...
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna - Flat
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna
added a competitor: RCA ANT 2000 HDTV Indoor Smart Antenna
new pro/con: Expensive MSRP
new pro/con: Good Amount of Range Extension

2. updated RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna - Flat - January 15, 2009 at 10:12 am

added a link Review of the ANT2000 Smart Antenna: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...00-indoor-smart-antenna.html ...
added a link RCA ANT2000 Indoor Smart Antenna: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...00-indoor-smart-antenna.html ...

3. updated RCA ANT 2000 Indoor Smart Antenna - January 15, 2009 at 10:12 am

added a link RCA ANT2000 Indoor Smart Antenna Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...00-indoor-smart-antenna.html ...

DTV Transition Guy updated RCA ANT 2000 HDTV Indoor Smart Antenna

DTV Transition Guy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:40:48 -0500

November 24, 2008 at 3:40 pm

added a link RCA ANT 2000 Smart Antenna Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...00-indoor-smart-antenna.html ...
new pro/con: Cheaply priced
new pro/con: Not the best smart antenna on the market
new pro/con: Automatically Adjusts Antenna for channels best reception

DTV Transition Guy updated Alpha Digital AT2016

DTV Transition Guy — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:38:59 -0500

November 22, 2008 at 6:38 pm

agreed: "good sound quality"

DTV Transition Guy updated 7 products

DTV Transition Guy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:52:58 -0500

1. updated Channel Master CM-7000 - November 21, 2008 at 12:52 pm

added a link Channel Master CM 7000 Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Chan...7000-TV-Converter-Box-Review ...

2. updated DISH Network DTVPal - November 21, 2008 at 12:52 pm

added a link Dish Network DTVPal Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Dish...Pal-TV-Converter-Box-Review ...

3. updated RCA DTA800B1 - November 21, 2008 at 12:51 pm

added a link RCA DTA800B1 Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/RCA-...00B1-TV-Converter-Box-Review ...

4. updated Dish Network TR-40 CRA - November 21, 2008 at 12:49 pm

added a link Dish Network TR-40 CRA Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Dish-Network-TR-40-CRA-Review ...

5. updated Dish Network DTVPal Plus - November 21, 2008 at 12:49 pm

added a link Dish Network DTVPal Plus Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Dish-Network-DTVPal-Plus-Review ...

6. updated Tivax STB-T9 - November 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm

added a link Tivax STB-T9 Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Tiva...igital-Converter-Box-Review ...

7. updated Tivax STB-T8 - November 21, 2008 at 12:47 pm

added a link Tivax STB-T8 Hubpage: http://hubpages.com/hub/Tiva...alog-TV-Converter-Box-Review ...

DTV Transition Guy updated Tr-40 CRA

DTV Transition Guy — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:20:07 -0500

November 12, 2008 at 2:20 am

added a link TR-40 CRA Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...rk-tr-40-cra-digital-to.html ...

DTV Transition Guy updated 2 products

DTV Transition Guy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:23:51 -0400

1. updated Dish Network DTVPal Plus - October 8, 2008 at 8:23 pm

added a related product: Tr-40 CRA
added a link Dish Network DTVPal Plus Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...-dtvpal-plus-digital-to.html ...
added a competitor: Zenith DTT901
added a competitor: Tivax STB-T9
added a competitor: Tivax STB-T8
new pro/con: Expensive
new pro/con: Comes with analog pass-through.

2. added Tr-40 CRA as a stub - October 8, 2008 at 8:23 pm

DTV Transition Guy updated 3 products

DTV Transition Guy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:32:34 -0400

1. updated Dish Network TR-40 CRA - October 6, 2008 at 12:32 pm

added a link Specs Of The Dish Network TR-40 CRA: http://www.solidsignal.com/p...display.asp?PROD=JC-TR-40CRA ...

2. added Dish Net - October 6, 2008 at 12:29 pm

3. updated Tivax STB-T8 - October 6, 2008 at 12:28 pm

added a link Specs of The Tivax STB-T8: http://www.solidsignal.com/p...d_display.asp?PROD=JC-STB-T8 ...

DTV Transition Guy updated 2 products

DTV Transition Guy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:03:42 -0400

1. updated Sonicare Toothbrush - October 2, 2008 at 2:03 am

added a link Sonicare Elite Reviews: http://sonicaretoothbrushes.blogspot.com/...

2. updated Dish Network TR-40 CRA - October 2, 2008 at 1:59 am

added a link Dish Network TR-40 CRA Review: http://dtvconverterboxes.blo...rk-tr-40-cra-digital-to.html ...
added a related product: DISH Network DTVPal