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Old 03-08-2004, 07:16 PM  
goBigtime
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Here's a list of everyone who shaves...

IT's funny that everyone talks about ways to test if a program is straight or not.... but nobody is willing to spend < $5 to find out themselves.


You want to find out if sponsors are shaving?


Step 1: Organize a small (or large) group of people willing to spend around $30 each via credit card to find out whats what.

Step 2: The group would then make a list of programs it wishes to test and send 5 trial signups to each. (If a sponsor was going to shave they probably would do it before 5 signups.) When sending the signups, be sure to have a different member of the group send each of the 5 signups.

NOTE: It could be wise to consider using cards of consenting family members who do not live at your address. Same with when the various group members sign up for the programs -- if you actually have an account there, you might consider letting someone in the group sign up for the program who does not have an account there.
Remember - addresses and IP's can all be cross referenced later.

Use as many cards (with cardholders consent of course) as possible.

Step 3: Finish the entire list of sponsor first so none of the groups members identities are discovered. Do not cancel your trials before the entire list is completed either - or you may set off other flags.

NOTE: If you catch a program shaving during the tests, do not come immediately to GFY to out them.

Step 4: The group would then compile a list of all the signups that were made, reported by stats, and not reported by stats. Someone could create a script to make this easier, or simply use a private forum.

Step 5: Cancel all your trials. After all, this was a test to see how honest they are before you do any real business with them.

Step 6: BE HONEST -- After the entire test has been completed, do let the program owner know that they were tested by the group. LEt them know to cancel the testing groups affilliate accounts & to not pay on the signups sent. IF they sent you checks, Send them back - DO NOT CASH THEM.

If they passed the test, I'm sure they will have no problem with that once they see their name in the (good) spotlight on GFY

Those who don't pass...

well... Juicy & his drama alert meter will have their hands full.


Keep in mind that the threat alone of something like this will send some sponsors running to their shavers to turn them off for awhile.

Last edited by goBigtime; 03-08-2004 at 07:19 PM..
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