There seems to be some sneaky underhanded strategies that abound in Internet Marketing -

I found one today that sort of shocked me at first. Then I got over it...a little.

I found this offer on one of those Fiverr site clones, which seem to be popping up like crazy all over. Anyhow - the seller said he would MASS DISLIKE any YouTube video for $XX.00.

The sales copy made it seem innocuous enough 'are you tired of your friend bragging about all his Youtube...

I found a series of articles on BNET about Facebook's aggressive attempts to protect their social media dominance by getting patents which will make it harder for competitors, including Google to utilize key social networking services in their Social platforms - if Facebook got their first - or already bought the patents from other companies, like Friendster.

Facebook Locks Down an Important Patent on Social Gift Giving

>>Read more: Facebook Locks Down an Important Patent on Social Gift Giving | BNET...

I just discovered this today, and since it was to me, thought someone else might benefit from the tip.

GLIad
http://gliad.com/

(Very similar to Craigslist) - not sure how you'd apply it to IM - but I can see applications for my Real Estate lead generation.

I'm sure you know what I mean. You've probably seen a few of these videos.

You know, the ones that simply take too long.

It's like you want to scream - "Shut up already and get to the friggin point! Oh and while you're at it.... please stop going on and on about how great the idea your about to tell us is, and then when you finally get to it, it takes less than 10 words to explain.

I didn't need a 20 minute video for that!!!

and...

GlueText

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...tried-yet.html