"List of books" thread + amazon associates as funding for TFP? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

robot_parade · 01-09-2008, 01:34 PM

Not sure if this is viable, or even worth it, but I noticed on this thread:

The "list the books you've read as you read them" thread

That one thing which would be nice is a link to actually *buy* (or at least find more info on) the books people mention.

This led me to wonder about the amazon referrel program - if people posting books included an amazon link, with a "TFP Referrel" token, then anyone following the link and buying the book would cause a little cash to be thrown TFP's way.

http://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/join

Mods could go back and add the properly formatted links to books that people don't link to.

On the other hand, people might not appreciate their posts being used as (essentially) an amazon.com ad with a kickback to TFP. I wouldn't mind, personally, as long as the fact were mentioned in the thread.

(Also an option for links to books in the Tilted Entertainment forum)

Tophat665 · 01-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Down with this. Hal's built us a really nice house. Likifying people's recommendations is not only within his rights, it's something that wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

Fotzlid · 01-09-2008, 08:00 PM

if it automatically puts a hyperlink on the name of the book, thats cool. if it put hyperlinks in every post based on keywords, that is annoying.

Tophat665 · 01-09-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fotzlid

if it automatically puts a hyperlink on the name of the book, thats cool. if it put hyperlinks in every post based on keywords, that is annoying.

This. Particularly if they're hover pop ups.

robot_parade · 01-09-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fotzlid

if it automatically puts a hyperlink on the name of the book, thats cool. if it put hyperlinks in every post based on keywords, that is annoying.

Oh, yeah, automatic, annoying links based on keyword would suck.

Suck.

Tophat665 · 01-10-2008, 07:01 AM

Let's not lose the idea that Linkifying Book Titles to Amazon with a kickback tag is both inoffensive and potentially profitable.

Halx · 01-10-2008, 04:41 PM

I will consider this. Thanks. It's an unintrusive way of getting money to pay the bill.

robot_parade · 01-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halx

I will consider this. Thanks. It's an unintrusive way of getting money to pay the bill.

Cool. If you use the idea, I want free membership to TFP for a year! ;-)

Have I mentioned today that you, and TFP rock?

genuinegirly · 01-12-2008, 12:45 AM

Yeah! This is a great idea!

01-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
robot_parade Junkie Location: San Antonio, TX	"List of books" thread + amazon associates as funding for TFP? Not sure if this is viable, or even worth it, but I noticed on this thread: The "list the books you've read as you read them" thread That one thing which would be nice is a link to actually buy (or at least find more info on) the books people mention. This led me to wonder about the amazon referrel program - if people posting books included an amazon link, with a "TFP Referrel" token, then anyone following the link and buying the book would cause a little cash to be thrown TFP's way. http://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/join Mods could go back and add the properly formatted links to books that people don't link to. On the other hand, people might not appreciate their posts being used as (essentially) an amazon.com ad with a kickback to TFP. I wouldn't mind, personally, as long as the fact were mentioned in the thread. (Also an option for links to books in the Tilted Entertainment forum)

01-09-2008, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Down with this. Hal's built us a really nice house. Likifying people's recommendations is not only within his rights, it's something that wouldn't bother me in the slightest. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-10-2008, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Let's not lose the idea that Linkifying Book Titles to Amazon with a kickback tag is both inoffensive and potentially profitable. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-10-2008, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan Blog Entries: 149	I will consider this. Thanks. It's an unintrusive way of getting money to pay the bill. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

01-12-2008, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville Blog Entries: 138	Yeah! This is a great idea! __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

01-09-2008, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie	if it automatically puts a hyperlink on the name of the book, thats cool. if it put hyperlinks in every post based on keywords, that is annoying.