Stigmatized
June 26th, 2007, 22:11
Okay, so before I start I would just like to say that I am following the rules of this forum, I am not posting links to any 'pyramid schemes', I just simply want to explain them, in detail to people, as I feel they have a lot of potential that people don't realise or believe. Note: They aren't actually pyramid schemes, I'll explain this also. Okay, here we go!
Firstly, the sites are design for 1) so people can obtain free gifts, yes actually free, I'll tell you why later, and 2) so that companies, like Lovefilm can advertise themselves (I'm sure you've seen Lovefilm advertised on TV.. with Bruce Willis crying? yeah you know the one!)
The 'free' websites are linked with well known companies, like Lovefilm, Blockbuster, Gala Bingo (another televised company). When someone signs up to the 'free' website, they are required to complete an offer. This offer relates to the company, e.g. Lovefilm. The offer will have certain requirements, for Lovefilm it would be to sign up to the free 14 day trial, and receive a DVD. This way Lovefilm is attracting potential customers to their company. When someone meets these offer requirements, they receive an offer credit. This offer credit counts towards their free gift, and the 'free' website receives commission from the company, around £15.
So when/if you have ever signed up to a free website, it gives you the choice of various gifts, using the latest technology as this appeals to many people. The gift will say something like "6 referrals", this means that when the person has signed up, completed their offer, they must get 6 friends to also do the same. This means that the 'free' website will make around £90, which is enough to get an iPod for example (it's usually cheaper as they tend to buy in bulk).
When your account has met the requirements, e.g. you have completed your offer, and so have your friends, you will receive your free chosen gift. In this, you have received something, and the website will have gained profit via the advertised companies, who in turn would have hopefully gained some customers!
So many people think that these websites are scams, which I will admit I did too at first, simply because people don't really think they can get things for free, or when they see the whole "refer 5 friends" thing they just think its a scam, or wonder how they will convince their friends. There are lots of forums, one which I am a long term member of, where people can offer trades, e.g. I'll sign up to so and so site for you and gain you an offer credit, if you sign up to the site I'm signed up to and give me a credit (there both members of the party are gaining someting).. this saves having to search and convince friends as you will find these people in the forum communities.
There are of course terms and conditions for these websites, like you cannot have more than one account on one website, sign up to the same offer more than once (as this is classed as fraud).. etc etc, just read the Terms and Conditions.
I don't have any motives for making this thread, I just want people to be more aware of the freebie community as I feel its a good community, and worth a week or so work getting friends to sign up in order to get an iPod, DS, PS3, PSP etc. I'll of course answer any questions anyone has, and if anyone does want to sign up to a site, I'd be happy to recommend some sites, and forums to go to for help.
I'm sorry if people don't appreciate this, I'm not trying to send out links or anyting, just trying to help others, you never know you could get a PSP :)
Stigma
Firstly, the sites are design for 1) so people can obtain free gifts, yes actually free, I'll tell you why later, and 2) so that companies, like Lovefilm can advertise themselves (I'm sure you've seen Lovefilm advertised on TV.. with Bruce Willis crying? yeah you know the one!)
The 'free' websites are linked with well known companies, like Lovefilm, Blockbuster, Gala Bingo (another televised company). When someone signs up to the 'free' website, they are required to complete an offer. This offer relates to the company, e.g. Lovefilm. The offer will have certain requirements, for Lovefilm it would be to sign up to the free 14 day trial, and receive a DVD. This way Lovefilm is attracting potential customers to their company. When someone meets these offer requirements, they receive an offer credit. This offer credit counts towards their free gift, and the 'free' website receives commission from the company, around £15.
So when/if you have ever signed up to a free website, it gives you the choice of various gifts, using the latest technology as this appeals to many people. The gift will say something like "6 referrals", this means that when the person has signed up, completed their offer, they must get 6 friends to also do the same. This means that the 'free' website will make around £90, which is enough to get an iPod for example (it's usually cheaper as they tend to buy in bulk).
When your account has met the requirements, e.g. you have completed your offer, and so have your friends, you will receive your free chosen gift. In this, you have received something, and the website will have gained profit via the advertised companies, who in turn would have hopefully gained some customers!
So many people think that these websites are scams, which I will admit I did too at first, simply because people don't really think they can get things for free, or when they see the whole "refer 5 friends" thing they just think its a scam, or wonder how they will convince their friends. There are lots of forums, one which I am a long term member of, where people can offer trades, e.g. I'll sign up to so and so site for you and gain you an offer credit, if you sign up to the site I'm signed up to and give me a credit (there both members of the party are gaining someting).. this saves having to search and convince friends as you will find these people in the forum communities.
There are of course terms and conditions for these websites, like you cannot have more than one account on one website, sign up to the same offer more than once (as this is classed as fraud).. etc etc, just read the Terms and Conditions.
I don't have any motives for making this thread, I just want people to be more aware of the freebie community as I feel its a good community, and worth a week or so work getting friends to sign up in order to get an iPod, DS, PS3, PSP etc. I'll of course answer any questions anyone has, and if anyone does want to sign up to a site, I'd be happy to recommend some sites, and forums to go to for help.
I'm sorry if people don't appreciate this, I'm not trying to send out links or anyting, just trying to help others, you never know you could get a PSP :)
Stigma