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A question about "referrals"

Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by Rik, Nov 7, 2006.

  1. Rik Banned

    Hi all, just wondered about the "referrals" part on my profile!!!!

    Am i correct in thinking that it means people that have contacted me on messenger for example???

    Just want to clarify things!!!!:)
    Rik, Nov 7, 2006
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  2. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Hi rik.

    This is taken from HERE.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 7, 2006
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  3. Rik Banned

    Thanx for the answer Howard, i have a referral count of 1 but i have no idea how it happened, i don't recall referring anyone!!!!!
    Rik, Nov 7, 2006
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  4. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    I have a referral count of 3 and I don`t remember referring anyone either lol.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 7, 2006
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  5. Rik Banned

    Lmao!!!! What's going on!!! :)
    Rik, Nov 7, 2006
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  6. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    I assume, members have registered and given our names as referrers?

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Nov 7, 2006
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  7. wolfram TechSpot Paladin

    Weird, I had one, IDK who gave my user name, but it got deleted.

    Magic lol :suspiciou
    wolfram, Nov 8, 2006
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  8. Rik Banned

    It gets weirder and weirder!!!!:)
    Rik, Nov 8, 2006
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  9. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    I have referred 2 members, and I have not received anything.....and that's because my referral ID is not posted anywhere in my options. I'm just wondering where it would be, so I the next time I tell someone about TechSpot, I can send them the correct link. My vB forum has a registration referral system when you register, which seems a little easier.
    cfitzarl, Jun 8, 2007
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  10. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Look HERE and under General forum Usage, click on "what are referrals" This will give you your unique referral link.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 8, 2007
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  11. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    Okay, that solves the problem :D, thank you Howard :wave: !

    *tattoos url on arm* :p
    cfitzarl, Jun 8, 2007
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  12. mopar man TechSpot Ambassador

    I think I attempted to put Howard as a referral, but messed up and didn't spell it right! Sorry Howard! :(
    mopar man, Jun 9, 2007
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  13. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Hehe, no problem mate. ;)

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 9, 2007
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  14. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I have a couple referrals and I got a prize in the mail from TS a few months ago.
    SNGX1275, Jun 9, 2007
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  15. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    I have 3 referrals and have never gotten anything. :(

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 9, 2007
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  16. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    lol, I was only kidding. Of course I haven't recieved anything, I never do, about 3-4 years ago we had a contest, and I was one that 'won' a hat along with several others. I gave my address and everything, never saw the hat, meanwhile other people recieved theirs (but I don't think everyone did).
    SNGX1275, Jun 9, 2007
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  17. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    Why don't we just use the default registration system that allows you to enter a referral there?
    cfitzarl, Jun 9, 2007
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  18. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I customized and simplified the registration process months ago in order to annoy as little as possible real members wanting to join our community. In the other hand I toughened somewhat the security so bots won't have such an easy job subscribing and spamming the site. Then again, manually registering and using a real email address (even if for bad purposes) will grant you 'registered access' no matter what, so there is no absolute filter for spammers, etc.
    Julio Franco, Jun 11, 2007
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  19. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    Okay; I will keep record of my referral number. Now when I tell people about TechsSpot, I'll send them the link to register with :) .
    cfitzarl, Jun 14, 2007
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