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Re:Why I've built an alternative to Github by kgtm on Monday June 20, 2011 @11:12AM (#2674468)
Is it really necessary to disguise a Linode referrer link using bit.ly in the homepage? I would be more inclined to click it if it wasn't masked...
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Re:Why I've built an alternative to Github by fnando on Monday June 20, 2011 @11:16AM (#2674485)
I just wanted to see how many clicks that would have, but you're right. Just removed the link since I just don't care. ;)
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Re:Why I've built an alternative to Github by mcantor on Monday June 20, 2011 @11:30AM (#2674584)
You might be able to do a quick happy medium by generating a "vanity url" such as bit.ly/sneaky-affiliate-link or something.
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Re:Why I've built an alternative to Github by JonnieCache on Monday June 20, 2011 @01:01PM (#2675007)
Or perhaps a sneaky bit of javascript to track click events on that link via ajax.
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