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Sheesh! So much mis-information...!

by InternetSuccess001
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I know it's been said before...

But some of these article marketers should be held accountable for the nonsensical gibberish and grossly inaccurate information they submit to article directories just to make a buck. Because there might be someone who actually believes it, since it's in 'print', and make a really poor decision. It's one thing to do article marketing and offering a product/solution as a 'speedy' remedy that actually *helps* them -- but it's entirely different to be so full of crap and bs that the recommended solution has absolutely nothing to do with the problem, but the reader is 'convinced' to make a purchase.

While this particular item was perhaps not as serious as some, searching for some programming related information, came across one (& several actually) articles in 'google' purporting to offer a solution. The guy was so full of crap I'm surprised the text wasn't printed in brown, but he was just trying to hawk a "registry repair utility" (carefully chosen keywords, and carefully crafted article designed to elicit a purchase response) to unsuspecting users. Someone in the computer business would know he was full of crap, but sadly to a novice or regular computer user, he would have most likely convinced them to part with $70, and then figure that 'they' were doing something wrong with the tool (i.e., too dumb to use it), so wouldn't even bother asking for a refund. Probably spend another 2 hours trying to fix their computer to no avail.

There really should be some accountability for marketers like this -- because they make everyone else look bad.
#misinformation #sheesh
  • Profile picture of the author matt5409
    i think most people can spot a load of crap simply by spotting that it's been poorly written. it's not often something that is eloquently put is also full of mis-information.
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Matt,
      i think most people can spot a load of crap simply by spotting that it's been poorly written. it's not often something that is eloquently put is also full of mis-information.
      That is, unfortunately, not even close to accurate. Just as the notion that incorrect grammar or other writing challenges are evidence of inaccuracy or lack of knowledge.

      For example, there have been many people over the years who would assume from the lower case letters starting your sentences that you were less than bright. They would be wrong, but it is most assuredly improper grammar.

      There are tendencies, but it's unwise to count on many of them as being absolute indicators.


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      • Profile picture of the author ExRat
        Hi Matt,

        it's not often something that is eloquently put is also full of mis-information.
        It might not be often (IE the majority of the time), but that aids those who seek to misinform deliberately, who will also deliberately use words in a manner designed to deceive - eloquently written words for example, to throw the people off the scent who have made the following assumption and then make decisions based upon it -

        i think most people can spot a load of crap simply by spotting that it's been poorly written.
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        • Profile picture of the author tpw
          Originally Posted by ExRat View Post

          Hi Matt,

          It might not be often (IE the majority of the time), but that aids those who seek to misinform deliberately, who will also deliberately use words in a manner designed to deceive - eloquently written words for example, to throw the people off the scent who have made the following assumption and then make decisions based upon it -

          Good point.

          And one that you bring up is that dishonest people are not always stupid, contrary to popular belief.
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          • Profile picture of the author M Thompson
            You are making the assumption that anyone actually reads the stuff on article directories that aren't the main one or two

            Unfortunately misinformation is everywhere, news programs , newspapers etc. Caveat emptor
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          • Profile picture of the author wilsonm
            You can see why Google has a preference to rank bigger well established businesses then the unknowns because they generally have a greater moral responsibility and are less likely to pull a fast one over the unsuspecting.
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  • Profile picture of the author DireStraits
    Misinformation is misinformation; lies are lies. I don't believe there's necessarily any correlation between the eloquence of an individual's writing and the level to which they're well-informed or honest about a given subject.

    Politicians are often very eloquent verbal communicators, but we all know the words leaving their lips often carry anything but the absolute truth. They're plagued with bias, spin and often outright lies.

    Some of the most successful and prolific conmen ooze intelligence and integrity, are possessing of a likeable demeanour and are excellent, smooth written and/or verbal communicators - that's how they gain the trust of others so easily, isn't it? None of this changes who they are, what they do, their intentions, or the damaging effects their actions have on others' lives and well-being.

    Accuracy of information and eloquence in writing - although sometimes packaged together (and sometimes not) - are pretty much mutually exclusive of one another.
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  • Profile picture of the author HiAbby
    You know.. that's a good point. All the spinners out there are really convenient, but they're certainly not helping anything.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      Originally Posted by HiAbby View Post

      You know.. that's a good point. All the spinners out there are really convenient, but they're certainly not helping anything.
      It's not even the spinners. If you put facts into a spinner, most of the time you just end up with badly written facts.

      Articles like the one that sparked this thread are simply full of lies and inaccuracies.

      Recently, I was looking through an article directory for some supplemental articles on fishing (imagine that...). I came across an author who had dozens of very well-written articles on a wide variety of fishing topics, with only one problem. The guy (male pen name?) knew absolutely nothing abut his subject.

      People that followed his advice were, at best, setting themselves up for failure and, at worst, putting themselves in dangerous situations.

      The guy was an excellent wordsmith, but he was so full of crap that if you stuck flower seeds in his ears, in a few days you'd think he was wearing daisy earrings...
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      • Profile picture of the author TimG
        Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

        It's not even the spinners. If you put facts into a spinner, most of the time you just end up with badly written facts.

        Articles like the one that sparked this thread are simply full of lies and inaccuracies.

        Recently, I was looking through an article directory for some supplemental articles on fishing (imagine that...). I came across an author who had dozens of very well-written articles on a wide variety of fishing topics, with only one problem. The guy (male pen name?) knew absolutely nothing abut his subject.

        People that followed his advice were, at best, setting themselves up for failure and, at worst, putting themselves in dangerous situations.

        The guy was an excellent wordsmith, but he was so full of crap that if you stuck flower seeds in his ears, in a few days you'd think he was wearing daisy earrings...

        Unfortunately John a majority of people will have even less knowledge on the niche subject and will erroneously assume that the author is an expert on fishing when the exact opposite is true.

        Fortunately we have folks like yoursself (real SME) who can clean up the mess.

        Respectfully,
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