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Is SD's meaning of "referral" outdated and hurting SD's obtaining deals?
January 11, 2011 at
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It appears the definition SD uses for referrals is about 10 years old and is actually hurting many from getting deals. In my opinion the reason SD wants to ban referrals is to make it so OP's are not personally gaining from posting a deal. Many times you make $5-$10 per referral to a site. I have posted the definition of referral below which basically means EVERY poster on SD should be banned since everyone is referring people to websites and deals. Am I wrong?
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Sometimes it has been allowed and sometimes removed. The purpose of this website is to get a group of people 5-10 people to buy a deal. Then everyone in that group gets the deal. One thought among SD'ers is SD'ers are a group. The OP is not gaining from referring a link anymore then posting a deal for Walmart and everyone buying it. I hope to bring this to MOD's attention as to maybe bring a change to SD TOS to bring it inline with 2011 way of life online.
Definition of Referral
1. To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.
2. To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
3. To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class.
4. To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.
5. To direct the attention of: refer him to his duties.
******** Please do not post referrals here. This is a discussion on something which has been seen in the Hot Deals Thread and was created here to keep those threads on topic. *********
It appears the definition SD uses for referrals is about 10 years old and is actually hurting many from getting deals. In my opinion the reason SD wants to ban referrals is to make it so OP's are not personally gaining from posting a deal. Many times you make $5-$10 per referral to a site. I have posted the definition of referral below which basically means EVERY poster on SD should be banned since everyone is referring people to websites and deals. Am I wrong?
In the following threads:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?
Sometimes it has been allowed and sometimes removed. The purpose of this website is to get a group of people 5-10 people to buy a deal. Then everyone in that group gets the deal. One thought among SD'ers is SD'ers are a group. The OP is not gaining from referring a link anymore then posting a deal for Walmart and everyone buying it. I hope to bring this to MOD's attention as to maybe bring a change to SD TOS to bring it inline with 2011 way of life online.
Definition of Referral
1. To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.
2. To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
3. To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class.
4. To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.
5. To direct the attention of: refer him to his duties.
******** Please do not post referrals here. This is a discussion on something which has been seen in the Hot Deals Thread and was created here to keep those threads on topic. *********
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Btw, what is your stance on drunk driving?
noun
an act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action.
• the directing of a patient to a medical specialist by a primary care physician.
• a person whose case has been referred to a specialist doctor or a professional body.
refer |riˈfər|
verb ( -ferred , -ferring )
1 [ intrans. ] ( refer to) mention or allude to : the reports of the commission are often referred to in the media | New York, referred to as the Big Apple.
• [ trans. ] ( refer someone to) direct the attention of someone to : I refer my colleague to the reply that I gave some moments ago.
• ( refer to) (of a word or phrase) describe or denote; have as a referent : the term "rhetoric" almost invariably refers to persuasion.
2 [ trans. ] ( refer something to) pass a matter to (another body, typically one with more authority or expertise) for a decision : disagreement arose and the issue was referred back to the Executive Committee.
• send or direct (someone) to a medical specialist : she was referred to a clinical psychologist for counseling.
• [ intrans. ] ( refer to) read or otherwise use (a source of information) in order to ascertain something; consult : I always refer to a dictionary when I come across a new word.
3 [ trans. ] ( refer something to) archaic trace or attribute something to (someone or something) as a cause or source : the God to whom he habitually referred his highest inspirations.
• regard something as belonging to (a certain period, place, or class).
DERIVATIVES
referable |ˈref(ə)rəbəl; riˈfər-| adjective
referrer noun
referee |ˌrefəˈrē|
noun
1 an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
2 a person whose opinion or judgment is sought in some connection, or who is referred to for a decision in a dispute.
• a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, esp. an applicant for a job.
• a person appointed to examine and assess for publication a scientific or other academic work.
verb ( -erees , -ereed , -ereeing )
1 [ trans. ] officiate as referee at (a game or match) : the man who refereed the World Cup final.
2 act as referee : [ trans. ] to referee a split between deficit hawks and doves | [as adj. ] ( refereed) the only journal that publishes refereed articles.
refugee |ˌrefyoŏˈjē; ˈrefyoŏˌjē|
noun
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster : refugees from Nazi persecution | [as adj. ] a refugee camp.
ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from French réfugié 'gone in search of refuge,' past participle of (se) réfugier, from refuge (see refuge ).
Btw, what is your stance on drunk driving?
OMG, hi deeds!!!
OMG, hi deeds!!!
Hey IVIal
I figured everyone calls me Mal anyway, what the heck.
I figured everyone calls me Mal anyway, what the heck.
I used to wonder if it bothered you when people called you Mal lol. The only problem now is do I write it Mal or lVIal ahh copy and paste that works
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It was a 10 year old recipe with a twist! I referred it to a few people too.
You have peeked my interest, please dish on this recipe.
Wait no I will not go to that house...again. Oh hi again Chris Hansen funny seeing you here.
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Just ban him.