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Ethical Question Regarding IM

by WRCREX
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Hey guys,

I don't want this post to get removed so I'm not going to get into specifics. What I need to know is this: If you stumbled upon an idea that could make you a good flow of cash, but the method was considered "black-hat" or unethical, would you still go through with it as long as it wasn't illegal?
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  • Profile picture of the author kaymehelp
    personnally , i'll try to find a way to turn it into an ethical method
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  • Profile picture of the author martimoney
    Yea, I wouldn't want my name on anything blackhat. Legal or not.
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    • Profile picture of the author CBusiness
      Originally Posted by martimoney View Post

      Yea, I wouldn't want my name on anything blackhat. Legal or not.
      Sums it up .

      Everything can be unethical in life

      Nike shoes are not ethical if you look at the factory conditions people work in, to make them. Would you still sell them?
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      • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
        Well, you obviously have a conscience to even be asking the question on this forum, so I'd say stick to 100% ethical otherwise you'll fight with your conscience. OTOH if you're someone like (won't mention names of the rich and famous!) those who couldn't give a rat's backside, well, chance it. You could be rich and famous too, or slide down the sewer pipes along with so many.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Ken Russell
    At the end of the day it's completely up to you. Although remember there is a difference between black hat (unethical) and illegal. A lot of people misinterpret that.

    I would stick with whitehat if you want to build up a business (which is what IM is all about). Black hat usually refers to quick bursts of money but never really is consistent or reliable.
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  • Profile picture of the author RyanLow
    It maybe a great way to make money out of this method, but I figure that it would not last in the long term. White hat methods are the way to go if you are thinking of building a sustainable business in the long run
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    • Profile picture of the author Baadier Sydow
      Originally Posted by RyanLow View Post

      It maybe a great way to make money out of this method, but I figure that it would not last in the long term. White hat methods are the way to go if you are thinking of building a sustainable business in the long run
      Exactly the point I was going to make. I always go for long term sustainability over short term cash when making decisions.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarketerOnline
    Personally I would stay away from anything that is a scam. You don't want to be associated with anything illegal. It's many good ways to earn cash you just have to be patient and be willing to work hard.
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  • Profile picture of the author trevnkam
    I'd totally go with long-term sustainability over short-term supposed gains. Being far-sighted always works out better than being near-sighted.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrankin
    Originally Posted by WRCREX View Post

    Hey guys,

    I don't want this post to get removed so I'm not going to get into specifics. What I need to know is this: If you stumbled upon an idea that could make you a good flow of cash, but the method was considered "black-hat" or unethical, would you still go through with it as long as it wasn't illegal?
    Nope - I don't like to trick people into parting with their money.
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    • Profile picture of the author Magic Mike IM
      In general, I certainly agree with the responses above... stay away from things that would negatively effect your personal or IM reputation, however, it also depends on your definition of "blackhat".

      There are many techniques that work, are not "blackhat", but may still have limited shelf-life. Nothing wrong with those, if that's what you're into and if the payoff is worth the effort and time risk. In fact, many short-term strategies can enhance a long-term "whitehat" business model temporarily.

      I think the issue is (and has already been stated), first, is it legal, and second, would people generally feel you were doing something ethical, if they knew it was you. Most times, when it doubt, its better to take a pass, but only you can make the call for yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    Depends what your definition of blackhat is really.

    Lol.

    Are you cheating people, or just spamming backlinks?

    Where you draw the line is a big deal..
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    illegal isn't necessarily unethical
    unethical isn't necessarily blackhat
    etc....

    I DID, once try to use coloring to get past Google's dumb routines. THEY considered that blackhat, though it wasn't. I was trying to get the site to come up PROPERLY, so it wasn't unethical. And it certainly wasn't illegal. So I would say it DEPENDS!

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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    No. ...................
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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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    I'm wondering where you guys go to "stumble" on these methods.
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  • Profile picture of the author Miguelito203
    Originally Posted by WRCREX View Post

    Hey guys,

    I don't want this post to get removed so I'm not going to get into specifics. What I need to know is this: If you stumbled upon an idea that could make you a good flow of cash, but the method was considered "black-hat" or unethical, would you still go through with it as long as it wasn't illegal?
    I wouldn't do it because sooner or later it will come back to bite you in the butt. Plus, loopholes and stuff like that never last. If I'm going to spend my time doing something, I want to know from jump that it's gonna last the long-term.

    Joey
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  • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
    Originally Posted by WRCREX View Post

    Hey guys,

    I don't want this post to get removed so I'm not going to get into specifics. What I need to know is this: If you stumbled upon an idea that could make you a good flow of cash, but the method was considered "black-hat" or unethical, would you still go through with it as long as it wasn't illegal?
    It would be considered unethical by what standard?

    But in general, heck NO. There are so many ethical ways to make money it wouldn't be worth it to me. I like to be able to sleep at night.

    RoD
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  • Profile picture of the author Walter Parrish
    Originally Posted by WRCREX View Post

    Hey guys,

    I don't want this post to get removed so I'm not going to get into specifics. What I need to know is this: If you stumbled upon an idea that could make you a good flow of cash, but the method was considered "black-hat" or unethical, would you still go through with it as long as it wasn't illegal?
    If it borders on unethical NO.
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    No,
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    Believe in karma
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  • Profile picture of the author MaryPabelate
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    We should always go with ethical points, white hat points..... this way we can improve our internet community and future of internet would be too safe.
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