Just Wondering Here / myLot

Canada

October 5, 2016 1:23pm CST

I am just wondering if anyone knows if we are allowed to write about certain websites that we have enjoyed and we would like to suggest them to our friends here. Sometimes, I find a website that I really enjoy and would love to introduce it to my users here on MyLot. So, if one of you or more than one of you know the actual answer to this question with 100% of certainty, I would love to hear from you. @GoAskAlice And thank you so kindly in advance.

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patgalca

@patgalca (18424)

• Orangeville, Ontario

5 Oct 16

I think we're not allowed to post links to sites that pay, money earning sites. There shouldn't be a problem sharing a friend's website. We post links to videos here all the time. I mention the name of sites without giving the link. If people are really interested they can look them up.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

Thanks for answering, but just wonder if by "money earning sites", you mean sites like this one here. It is a website about gardening and foods and it is lovely. The name of the site is " A Garden For The House".

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Oct 16

There is nothing in the guidelines about it. As I said, I talking about sites where you earn money. Just go for it @marlina.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

@AbbyGreenhill I just added a goaskalice in my post. Let's see what he or she will say. Thanks for your input.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (20250)

• London, England

5 Oct 16

There seems to be a fair bit of discussion about other money sites, but no links. Looks as if you write about them, as long as there are no links. Having said Youtube is an obvious exception

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

Thanks for your input @Ronrybs

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

6 Oct 16

@saulgoodman But it is not a referral link at all. It is a site that I enjoy and would like to share it with others.

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Jim stewart

@saulgoodman (2643)

• Dundee, Scotland

6 Oct 16

II think referral links are not allowed. I saw that somewhere but can't recall exactly where.

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MamaRae

@carebear29 (31979)

• Wausau, Wisconsin

5 Oct 16

I am always looking for new writing opps. Good luck

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

@carebear29 , it is not a site about writing opps. It is a site about gardening and cooking.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (142908)

• Roseburg, Oregon

5 Oct 16

I do not think there is anything wrong with you doing that.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

Thanks @jstory07, I appreciate your comment on this matter.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Oct 16

Why not - as long as you don't provide a sign-up link where you would get credit if someone signs up. Many of us talk about other sites. I have written about Swagbucks and CrowdTap and Swmsuitsforall and others.

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@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

5 Oct 16

I am not sure, but it is in the rules not to post links that might lead the reader to other sites. Just ask the admin about this.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

Thanks, I did mention in the post to @askalice, I hope he sees it.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43903)

• Cambridge, England

5 Oct 16

You can certainly write about other sites and you can (and preferably should) post a link to the main page of the site. What you must NOT do is to post a referral link, suggest that people enter a referral code or in any way encourage people to ask you to give them your referral link.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

In that case, I might go for it. There is no referral link, it is just that sometimes I like some sites and would like to mention them here. Thanks.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85295)

• Valdosta, Georgia

5 Oct 16

I have heard it's not allowed but I think it's for earning sites. Not sure if that's what you want to tell everyone about or not.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

@LovingMyBabies, it is not at all for earning sites, just gardening and cooking excellent website.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472526)

• Switzerland

6 Oct 16

I do not think that it's a violation, only referral links are not allowed. I have seen people adding the link to a website. I suggest to leave a personal message to Alex.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Oct 16

@GoAskAlice - get the answer straight from him.....

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julito

@antonbunot (11091)

• Calgary, Alberta

6 Oct 16

Go ahead . . Tell us about those interesting web sites . . Just don't invite anyone to sign up. And don't forget to write/post a disclaimer below your post.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

6 Oct 16

Yes, I will eventually, but right now, I am kind of lazy to write a post. I did a lot of physical stuff today and I just want to veg out, not thinking too much.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

7 Oct 16

@antonbunot Was just watching a short tv show and now reading some posts and then going to read in bed.

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julito

@antonbunot (11091)

• Calgary, Alberta

6 Oct 16

@marlina O, I suggest you rest. I am not posting any thing today, too. I just want to go around reading interesting post and commenting.

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ElizabethWallace

@ElizabethWallace (12069)

• United States

5 Oct 16

I've done this a little, and was not told to stop. But I really don't know the answer.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

5 Oct 16

I am hoping now that Alice will see this post and let us know the real answer. Thanks for your opinion here.

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LegTech

@rina110383 (24491)

•

6 Oct 16

Yes, it is allowed. As per Community Guidelines,"if there is an article you would like others to see and discuss, then post a link to that article along with your own commentary."

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A A

@anya12adwi (10180)

• India

6 Oct 16

thumbs up for it provided that, you research about it thoroughly.. and mention the link too ma'am

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Steve West

@zebra2222 (5268)

• United States

7 Oct 16

I think it may be alright. We certainly aren't earning much at myLot.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

7 Oct 16

It is not a site to earn money.

Always smiling

@allknowing (143197)

• India

7 Oct 16

As long as there is no referral attached we can certainly recommend sites of interest.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (143197)

• India

7 Oct 16

@marlina In that case you can freely post them here. I post them to further strengthen my posts here,

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

7 Oct 16

No referral and it is not a "earning site" either.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

6 Oct 16

It seems we are allowed to mentioned other sites. Some of us are writing on BlogBourne now If it is not okay for me to say this-someone will no doubt remove my statement here I think.

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Marlina

@marlina (154118)

• Canada

6 Oct 16

I see, but the site I want to mention is not a place to make money for people.