The Current State of Tech Sites (from ViperLair.com)

bigben2k · 02-17-2003, 08:20 PM

A good read:
http://www.viperlair.com/articles/ed...sc/state.shtml

Sure would like to hear Joe's input on this one!

Having worked myself in sales and distribution in the PC industry, I can confirm that there is indeed a shady side to the industry, most of which is never seen at first sight.

BillA · 02-17-2003, 10:41 PM

kinda thin, and the following forum thread was stupid kiddie trash
I am no doubt 'out of the loop' (= not a constant buyer of video cards),
but this entire 'tech site review' game seems like a big circle jerk

the best move JoeK has made was spiking the front page news
- now if we can just get the babe-of-the-day back

pHaestus · 02-17-2003, 11:05 PM

At work we call it "the mutual admiration society"; it isn't all that uncommon an activity really.

As far as integrity goes, one should consider that this site and Overclockers can BARELY cover server and bandwidth costs with advertising. Some of the major tech sites are taking trips across the world to conventions, and their webmasters are able to make a living off their existence. It's a diffeerent ball game then.

Blackeagle · 02-18-2003, 09:49 AM

Yeah, it's differant all right. Just look at Kyle and the sh!t he does, in order to enjoy the continued freebees. He has no integrity remaining to him, but he gets his free ride. And then there is always THG which goes that extra mile....for the manufactures.

Babe of the day???????????

jaydee · 02-18-2003, 02:52 PM

And this is why I do not attempt to make my site "bigger". But then again as I look over ViperLair it doesn't seem that big. Wondering why they have so many banners and advertizments? Whatever....

Brad · 02-19-2003, 03:16 AM

they were running an OCZ add. 'nuff said

02-17-2003, 08:20 PM	#1
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	The Current State of Tech Sites (from ViperLair.com) A good read: http://www.viperlair.com/articles/ed...sc/state.shtml Sure would like to hear Joe's input on this one! Having worked myself in sales and distribution in the PC industry, I can confirm that there is indeed a shady side to the industry, most of which is never seen at first sight. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

02-18-2003, 09:49 AM	#4
Blackeagle Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A = Michigan Posts: 1,243	Yeah, it's differant all right. Just look at Kyle and the sh!t he does, in order to enjoy the continued freebees. He has no integrity remaining to him, but he gets his free ride. And then there is always THG which goes that extra mile....for the manufactures. Babe of the day??????????? Last edited by Blackeagle; 02-18-2003 at 11:13 AM.

02-19-2003, 03:16 AM	#6
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	they were running an OCZ add. 'nuff said __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

02-17-2003, 10:41 PM	#2
BillA CoolingWorks Tech Guy Formerly "Unregistered" Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Posts: 2,371.493,106 Posts: 4,440	kinda thin, and the following forum thread was stupid kiddie trash I am no doubt 'out of the loop' (= not a constant buyer of video cards), but this entire 'tech site review' game seems like a big circle jerk the best move JoeK has made was spiking the front page news - now if we can just get the babe-of-the-day back

02-17-2003, 11:05 PM	#3
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	At work we call it "the mutual admiration society"; it isn't all that uncommon an activity really. As far as integrity goes, one should consider that this site and Overclockers can BARELY cover server and bandwidth costs with advertising. Some of the major tech sites are taking trips across the world to conventions, and their webmasters are able to make a living off their existence. It's a diffeerent ball game then.

02-18-2003, 02:52 PM	#5
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	And this is why I do not attempt to make my site "bigger". But then again as I look over ViperLair it doesn't seem that big. Wondering why they have so many banners and advertizments? Whatever....

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