Someone just tried to link spam a blog I manage. It got kicked into automoderation. I found it somewhat entertaining, as the link was to a press release on www.prweb.com plugging an online reputation management service. It appears that they are not worried about having an online reputation for link spamming.
I'm not revealing the details just yet, as it is a possibility that this is a Joe-Job. But more than likely it's someone setting up as a reputation consultant who isn't really very competent or knowledgeable about what they're doing.
In the meantime, I have submitted a inquiry to prweb as to whether or not link spamming is a violation of their Terms of Service. I'll be very interested to hear their response.
Prior postings on the subject are Here and Here. It turns out I know someone who works in the corporate complex that owns prweb who is well versed in network abuse issues, and the situation is getting looked into. So I plan to stop stirring up trouble
Tracked: Jul 06, 01:52