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kevinschoenmakers · 01-25-2010, 02:26 PM

I just tried posting a link to the pentaxforums over at the DPR forums, but the final message shows a big red 'blocked URL'. What the hell is up with that?

Gooshin · 01-25-2010, 02:27 PM

we're not kool enuff for them

you should chekc this out too

http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=21764746134

Damn Brit · 01-25-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm not sure if that's a new thing or not.

I take it as a compliment.

I'm sure there is a workaround.

jsherman999 · 01-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I'm not sure if that's a new thing or not.

I take it as a compliment.

I'm sure there is a workaround.

.

Not really - the workaround I use is to put a space in place of the first dot in www dot pentaxforums dot com, and then tell people to replace the space with the dot after pasting the whole URL into the browser bar. PITA.

Adam · 01-25-2010, 02:54 PM

It's nothing new- they are jealous.

To get around this, use our IP, 74.86.168.180 - so i.e. you could post http://74.86.168.180/index.html or any other path.

Adam · 01-25-2010, 02:59 PM

You can also link to and/or post stuff on our facebook page: I´ve been banned from DPREVIEW forums!! | Facebook

I haven't really made it public yea, though.

BPT · 01-25-2010, 04:13 PM

You can also use tiny url http://tinyurl.cc For example the link to this thread is http://tiny.cc/C9Yp7

jsherman999 · 01-25-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It's nothing new- they are jealous.

To get around this, use our IP, 74.86.168.180 - so i.e. you could post http://74.86.168.180/index.html or any other path.

Originally posted by BPT

You can also use tiny url http://tinyurl.cc For example the link to this thread is DPReview blocks pentaxforums? - PentaxForums.com

Noted. Thx guys.

.

Rupert · 01-25-2010, 07:55 PM

Really? I didn't know any real Pentaxians even went to DPR anymore? They fight and bicker over there worse than the Gen Forum ever does here......and they hate my Squirrels too! My Squirrels like it here, and are treated very well....except for George, that always wants to cook them. DPR bans you if you have a brain.....even a tiny one like a Squirrel. No wonder many of us are proud of being banned from that hellhole.
Regards!

jct us101 · 01-26-2010, 01:11 AM

They did the same thing to e-p1.net.

Damn Brit · 01-26-2010, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

They did the same thing to e-p1.net.

Is e-p1.net 'no advertising' as well?

Maybe their advertisers don't like private competition.

jct us101 · 01-26-2010, 01:54 AM

Not sure what that means, there's a single Google Adsense block on there.

Damn Brit · 01-26-2010, 02:09 AM

DPR is multi platform, I assume that their advertising revenue is based on traffic (to an extent). PF doesn't have any advertising and has quite a large member base. As PF gets more traffic that may affect DPR's traffic volumes, a link to PF from DPR means possible traffic and revenue lost.
Maybe DPR is blocking all links.

jct us101 · 01-26-2010, 02:30 AM

I don't think so, I've seen others that work (43rumors for example) but e-p1.net was created at the same time as their new Micro Four Thirds board, so they might see it as competition (considering it has almost 2,000 members now)

jeffkrol · 01-26-2010, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

DPR is multi platform, I assume that their advertising revenue is based on traffic (to an extent). PF doesn't have any advertising and has quite a large member base. As PF gets more traffic that may affect DPR's traffic volumes, a link to PF from DPR means possible traffic and revenue lost.
Maybe DPR is blocking all links.

No they only block selective links but they block other links (mostly what they feel are competing sites). Do not remember the others specifically but I believe stevesdigicams is one and letsgodigital may be another but I'm not positive. One link is blocked due to the site not adhering to a news embargo and beating out Phil because of it... he was annoyed.

If a block link comes up you can also go to "quote" and there the full link is visible...

01-25-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	DPReview blocks pentaxforums? I just tried posting a link to the pentaxforums over at the DPR forums, but the final message shows a big red 'blocked URL'. What the hell is up with that?

01-25-2010, 02:54 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	It's nothing new- they are jealous. To get around this, use our IP, 74.86.168.180 - so i.e. you could post http://74.86.168.180/index.html or any other path. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-25-2010, 02:59 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	You can also link to and/or post stuff on our facebook page: I´ve been banned from DPREVIEW forums!! \| Facebook I haven't really made it public yea, though. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-26-2010, 01:25 AM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by jct us101 They did the same thing to e-p1.net. Is e-p1.net 'no advertising' as well? Maybe their advertisers don't like private competition. Last edited by Damn Brit; 01-26-2010 at 02:02 AM.

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01-25-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	we're not kool enuff for them you should chekc this out too http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=21764746134

01-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	I'm not sure if that's a new thing or not. I take it as a compliment. I'm sure there is a workaround.

01-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#4
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Damn Brit I'm not sure if that's a new thing or not. I take it as a compliment. I'm sure there is a workaround. . Not really - the workaround I use is to put a space in place of the first dot in www dot pentaxforums dot com, and then tell people to replace the space with the dot after pasting the whole URL into the browser bar. PITA.

01-25-2010, 04:13 PM	#7
BPT Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fruitvale, British Columbia Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 310	You can also use tiny url http://tinyurl.cc For example the link to this thread is http://tiny.cc/C9Yp7

01-25-2010, 04:38 PM	#8
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Adam It's nothing new- they are jealous. To get around this, use our IP, 74.86.168.180 - so i.e. you could post http://74.86.168.180/index.html or any other path. Originally posted by BPT You can also use tiny url http://tinyurl.cc For example the link to this thread is DPReview blocks pentaxforums? - PentaxForums.com Noted. Thx guys. .

01-25-2010, 07:55 PM	#9
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Really? I didn't know any real Pentaxians even went to DPR anymore? They fight and bicker over there worse than the Gen Forum ever does here......and they hate my Squirrels too! My Squirrels like it here, and are treated very well....except for George, that always wants to cook them. DPR bans you if you have a brain.....even a tiny one like a Squirrel. No wonder many of us are proud of being banned from that hellhole. Regards!

01-26-2010, 01:11 AM	#10
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	They did the same thing to e-p1.net.

01-26-2010, 01:54 AM	#12
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Not sure what that means, there's a single Google Adsense block on there.

01-26-2010, 02:09 AM	#13
Damn Brit Guest	DPR is multi platform, I assume that their advertising revenue is based on traffic (to an extent). PF doesn't have any advertising and has quite a large member base. As PF gets more traffic that may affect DPR's traffic volumes, a link to PF from DPR means possible traffic and revenue lost. Maybe DPR is blocking all links.

01-26-2010, 02:30 AM	#14
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I don't think so, I've seen others that work (43rumors for example) but e-p1.net was created at the same time as their new Micro Four Thirds board, so they might see it as competition (considering it has almost 2,000 members now)

01-26-2010, 06:16 AM	#15
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by Damn Brit DPR is multi platform, I assume that their advertising revenue is based on traffic (to an extent). PF doesn't have any advertising and has quite a large member base. As PF gets more traffic that may affect DPR's traffic volumes, a link to PF from DPR means possible traffic and revenue lost. Maybe DPR is blocking all links. No they only block selective links but they block other links (mostly what they feel are competing sites). Do not remember the others specifically but I believe stevesdigicams is one and letsgodigital may be another but I'm not positive. One link is blocked due to the site not adhering to a news embargo and beating out Phil because of it... he was annoyed. If a block link comes up you can also go to "quote" and there the full link is visible...