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Old 09 August 2006, 07:53 PM
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Default Zoints - A good idea or not?

This thread exists in the General forum, informing us of this new feature. I thought it might be an idea to have a poll and see who thinks SN adopting Zoints is a good idea or not.

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Old 09 August 2006, 07:55 PM
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I'm going to say no. If I was 14, I might say otherwise.
Old 09 August 2006, 07:57 PM
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I have un checked the boxes, so I say no
Old 09 August 2006, 07:58 PM
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What the hell is a zoint?
Old 09 August 2006, 07:59 PM
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I had no idea either, so I had a look. It's one of those social networking sites, for people that can't remember who their friends are
Old 09 August 2006, 08:02 PM
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Have a look here for Shaun's post on Zoints.
Old 09 August 2006, 08:07 PM
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I read the following:
What is Zoints?

Zoints is a community-based social network and profile system that will take forums like ours to a whole new level.. By its very design, Zoints is meant to benefit online communities. It will help us get new members, increase revenue, and much more.
There, clearly a load of marketing crapspeak so I'll repeat my question. What are zoints?
Old 09 August 2006, 08:16 PM
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Bet ya the search button is still fooked
Old 09 August 2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
I read the following:


There, clearly a load of marketing crapspeak so I'll repeat my question. What are zoints?
I'm sure Shaun or DChapman will pop up and explain it more clearly than the quoted text.
Old 09 August 2006, 08:19 PM
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There should be a further option thats says "I dont care either way..." IMO.


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Old 09 August 2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
What the hell is a zoint?
its what you smoke when you've had too many pintz
Old 09 August 2006, 08:46 PM
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Surely if you don't like the idea of this feature you just don't register with Zoints.

Putting up a poll about it smacks of attention seeking matey....
Old 09 August 2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DocJock
Surely if you don't like the idea of this feature you just don't register with Zoints.

Putting up a poll about it smacks of attention seeking matey....
I did then I removed my account after having a look around to see what advantages it may have given me.

Attention seeking? Moi? Never Just thought I'd poll the masses to see what they thought about it, as well as moaning on about it and being insulted by Shaun (think he's gone home to Jordan and Pammy )
Old 09 August 2006, 08:54 PM
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Some bint just tried to add me as a friend, it's probably a fat bold keyboard jockey. I don't need these thoughts so I say bad thing. Account closed.
Old 09 August 2006, 08:59 PM
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I'm sorry, but I'm not joining the Zionists, no matter how much Shaun wants me to.
Old 09 August 2006, 09:04 PM
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Zoints



I ain't no 'Zoint'
Old 09 August 2006, 09:06 PM
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I already collect Tesco Zoints, so no thanks
Old 09 August 2006, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip Sengravy
its what you smoke when you've had too many pintz
Old 09 August 2006, 09:14 PM
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Oh $hit, I can feel a breakout of acne coming on at the very mention of a zoint.
Old 09 August 2006, 09:17 PM
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I'm amazed how some things 'bother' some people, I really am.

You really need something tragic to put your pathetic thoughts in to perspective.

Development needs to be explored on all websites as and when it becomes available, surely? If it turns out to be a mistake and the site is flooded with undesirables then I'm sure it can be reviewed.

Good luck to ScoobyNet and Zoints I say because it doesn't prevent me from functioning.

Anybody still crying over the Google adverts or is that forgotten now?
Old 09 August 2006, 09:19 PM
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Zoints may or may not be a good idea. However, I STILL haven't been told what they are to make a judgement or not.
Old 09 August 2006, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
Zoints may or may not be a good idea. However, I STILL haven't been told what they are to make a judgement or not.
Go on to the site and read it, Tim.
Old 09 August 2006, 09:44 PM
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I've turned the option off, because after reading the main thread time and time again I still have no idea what zoints really does.

If I ever work out what it is, or should I say find some literature that hasn't been produced by those with connections to it, I might consider using it.

Thats if I can be arsed
Old 09 August 2006, 09:50 PM
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like the location change there markus
obviously this has not got you upset at all has it ??

pointless, waste of time and effort by admin IMHO.
no i am not 13, no I dont want to share my interest in house drum 'n bass with other like minded spotty acne ridden, hoodie wearing teenagers. It aint "wicked" or "phat", I am "not down wiv dat" or "up for it".
I do not want my profile to be a mecca for some drivel ridden MSN txt spk and if any ****** wants to add me to their MSN profile, they can **** off!!
Old 09 August 2006, 09:52 PM
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I cant see any harm in it - have been playing around with it a bit and it seems easy enough to use
Old 09 August 2006, 09:52 PM
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UB, you being a Coint again ?
Old 09 August 2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay m A
I've turned the option off, because after reading the main thread time and time again I still have no idea what zoints really does.

If I ever work out what it is, or should I say find some literature that hasn't been produced by those with connections to it, I might consider using it.

Thats if I can be arsed
With their function to list profiles with shared interests, (let's say 'cars' for the sake of argument) if someone follows the links in a Zoints profile it can create extra traffic for SN, which means extra revenue from Google Ads.

That means you still get SN free of charge.
Old 09 August 2006, 09:59 PM
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So it's a way of showing/sharing your profile with the whole internet??
Old 09 August 2006, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
UB, you being a Coint again ?
No, a zunt..
Old 09 August 2006, 10:22 PM
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If you want to. You set the permissions.


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