anyone posting fanatics links will be banned

Submitted by Brian on

We are an advertising supported business and every single one of these posts is obviously astroturfed. From the latest:

Don't just buy for yourself - Christmas, after all, is the season to GIVE. If you are like me, on the other hand, you will buy gifts for yourself as well for other people to give to you to make sure you don't have to return unwanted gifts later. It's legal, after all.

Cumong man. At least make it look good. 

 

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jmdblue

November 15th, 2016 at 2:45 PM ^

your a smart smart man.  While the english is not my first language you understand the huge opportunity which stands for you!!!  My father owned several diamond mines and also had oil interests and copper and was worth many of Millions!!!  The fee you will forward to me by secured bank transfer will be only $25,000 of us funds.  When I get the fee and a separate account established by you I will deposit into that account $74,345,323.41 in US funds.  Upon my arrival at Reaganite airport I will open a new US account into which you will deposit $37,172,661.70 back to me.  An even split down the middle and you will be rich!!!

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LSAClassOf2000

November 15th, 2016 at 2:41 PM ^

As friends and I discovered back in the day, the solution is to turn down the fee but offer to accept the check and some basic banking information from the prince, remembering to share the P.O. Box that you would like the check sent to. Let them know that you'll determine the fee based on various factors - like relative humidity and the order of finish in the AL East - and then deposit the remainder of the money into the specified account provided they give you the proper legal authority to represent them in financial transactions. 

You take care of the little things first, you see. 

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felijandro3

November 15th, 2016 at 2:19 PM ^

I found an alternative version of the Michigan Jordan Trainer 1s on Eastbay's website.

Here's a link: http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:263013/sku:45403415/jordan-trainer…

It doesn't appear that they have the block M on the tongue. Can anyone (WD?) get confirmation that these in fact have the block M on the tongue or on the bottom of the shoe?

I searched Mden and Nike and they do not have this shoe currently.

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Space Coyote

November 15th, 2016 at 2:27 PM ^

Don't just purchase for yourself - Hanukkah, after all, is the season to GIVE. If you are like me, on the other hand, you will buy presents for yourself as well for other folks to give to you to make sure you don't have to return unwanted presents later. It's lawful, after all.

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MgoBlueprint

November 15th, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^

I'm confused. I'm not trying to be an asshole. I'm just genuinely confused. Is the issue that fanatics is a competitor of one of the sponsors?
I've ordered a few items from either there or fansedge because of the discounts, but I haven't had an issue. I don't get what the "don't just buy for yourself..." has to do with fanatics. Could someone piece together for a brotha? Please.



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outwest

November 15th, 2016 at 2:46 PM ^

I ordered gear from a link posted on MGoBlog,it arrived quickly, and I have not had any issues with credit card fraud and the like.

That being said I want to support this site so I will continue to order my stuff through the amazon link on the front page



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trueblueintexas

November 15th, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^

Despite being a respected bloggist, you just fell into trap marketing 101. You repeated their post for them. Now it has even more credibility. Their sales just grew 350% while you hurt your own sponsors. That's what just happened. The cruel, cruel irony of it all!

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ColeIsCorky

November 15th, 2016 at 3:31 PM ^

I'm the idiot who posted this. Didn't think about their sponsorship with Moe's, for which I agree with their decision to ban me. That was probably my first OT post in my 7 years of contributing, and go figure I post something against the MGoLaw. I apologize to Brian and the gang for that. My terrible humor has been noted before, so I should be shamed for that as well (Brian's quote).

Only saying this to add that we should remember that this is a free site that allows us to share our fandom with others, and that complaints over sponsorships should be muted. They are the reason we have this site and this community and why it continues to impress and grow by the day. We shouldn't take that lightly, so supporting those that support/sponsor this site is something we should all look into more.

In time I hope to contribute more recruiting news from WTKA since there seems to be a desire for that with a lack of listenership. Love the site and hope to be a contributor again.

 

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yzerman19

November 15th, 2016 at 4:22 PM ^

what is banned?  one can no longer view the site?  your account is deleted?  you lose 10,000 points?  what is this banning and how does it work?  if i get banned using my work network, is everyone who shares this IP address banned?  that seems harsh.

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blueblueblue

November 15th, 2016 at 4:26 PM ^

Brian - I've grown to enjoy your writing over the years, and lately I've started listening to, and enjoying, your podcasts. I think you've got a natural talent for the audio thing.

But please, please, please, remove "Cumong" from your repertiore. It's the worst. 

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