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STOP LINKING TO FORBES ARTICLES

Forbes has a quasi-Yahoo, SBNation, etc. ability for just ab...
titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
TCR. There was one of these knuckleheads that did a write...
wild corner
  06/13/12
It is fucking obscene. Do you know those Forbes "blogge...
titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
Do a google search for 'forbes ballmer'. The first page of ...
wild corner
  06/13/12
lolno, are you kidding, that online shit falls into a blackf...
titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
I dunno mang. Everybody in tech circles reads these sites, ...
wild corner
  06/13/12
Pretty sure you meant TITCOP
Supple Coral Factory Reset Button Trailer Park
  10/06/12
*clicks on forbes article* *waits 9 seconds for ad*
comical well-lubricated tattoo
  06/13/12
*sees short blog post divided into 3 pages* *scrolls down* ...
titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
Adam Hartung helps companies innovate to achieve real growth...
apoplectic tanning salon
  06/13/12
^^^^ is the contributor who wrote that article, OP. I wanted...
apoplectic tanning salon
  06/13/12
Tell me, is "Financial Times Press" an elite publi...
titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
The dude may have a nice resume, but he's just an HBS drone ...
wild corner
  06/13/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
BUT KEEP LINKING TO HUFFPO BC THEYRE SOOOO PROGRESSIVE
hairraiser police squad headpube
  06/13/12
huffpo is the most ploated POS website I've ever encountered
adventurous temple private investor
  06/13/12
it's godawful. the people that post there are all from mars ...
hairraiser police squad headpube
  06/13/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/13/12
*pulls back the curtain on paid placement in media* oh wa...
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  06/23/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/14/12
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  06/20/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/23/12
businessinsider is the same. shit articles with misleading h...
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  06/23/12
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titillating field fanboi
  06/29/12
ya that site is ridiculously annoying. every article is pres...
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  10/02/12
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  06/24/12
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  07/28/12
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alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut
  10/06/12
YOU ARE NOT THE FUCKING BOSS OF ME BRO.
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alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut
  10/17/12
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Crimson boyish set
  01/22/13
just block all ads. then you can click anywhere. the only ...
Exciting wagecucks
  01/22/13
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Crimson boyish set
  02/04/13
forbes isn't alone in this (another is MSN), so many sites n...
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  02/04/13


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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:21 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi

Forbes has a quasi-Yahoo, SBNation, etc. ability for just about fucking anyone to write a blog for them. Stop fucking linking to this fucking linkbait. 95% of them are shit. They are designed to make you link to the article. And you keep fucking doing it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879364)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:26 AM
Author: wild corner

TCR.

There was one of these knuckleheads that did a writeup on how Steve Ballmer was a crappy CEO.

It got TONS of play on Slashdot and Reddit with headlines like "Forbes names Ballmer worst CEO". No, they didn't. It's a goddamn 'Letter to the Editor' by a nobody.

Nobody called it out in the comments either. Made me kinda sad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879375)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:27 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi

It is fucking obscene. Do you know those Forbes "bloggers" get paid per hit? It's because it's all Forbes cares about is linkbait, and if you get enough hits you get paid. It's not on a per-article basis or salaried basis like legitimate news sources. It's absolute shit. Kashmir Hill is the fucking queen of that shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879383)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:33 AM
Author: wild corner

Do a google search for 'forbes ballmer'. The first page of results is that entry getting picked up on tons of tech sites. Tomshardware, extremetech, computerworld, 9to5mac, BGR, /., informationweek.

I'm betting Forbes fucked themselves on that one. You can be certain MSFT is pulling ad money from the print edition.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879398)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:34 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi

lolno, are you kidding, that online shit falls into a blackfuckinghole

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879400)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:45 AM
Author: wild corner

I dunno mang. Everybody in tech circles reads these sites, and nobody in tech circles reads the fucking print edition.

You've got lots of people whose opinions matter a bit thinking that a respected publication has decided to shit all over the CEO of one of the most important tech companies.

Maybe dollars haven't been pulled yet, but I guarantee that calls have been made.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879432)



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Date: October 6th, 2012 4:25 PM
Author: Supple Coral Factory Reset Button Trailer Park

Pretty sure you meant TITCOP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#21730523)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:50 AM
Author: comical well-lubricated tattoo

*clicks on forbes article*

*waits 9 seconds for ad*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879464)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:54 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi

*sees short blog post divided into 3 pages*

*scrolls down*

*sees 18 sharing links along the left side begging for sharing*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879495)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:54 AM
Author: apoplectic tanning salon

Adam Hartung helps companies innovate to achieve real growth. He began his career as an entrepreneur, selling the first general-purpose computing platform to use the 8080 microprocessor when he was an undergraduate. Today, he has 20 years of practical experience in developing and implementing strategies to take advantage of emerging technologies and new business models. He writes, consults and speaks worldwide.

His recently published book, Create Marketplace Disruption: How to Stay Ahead of the Competition (Financial Times Press, 2008), helps leaders and managers create evergreen organizations that produce above-average returns.

Adam is currently Managing Partner of Spark Partners, a strategy and transformation consultancy. Previously, he spent eight years as a Partner in the consulting arm of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) where he led their efforts in Intellectual Capital Development and e-business. Adam has also been a strategist with The Boston Consulting Group, and an executive with PepsiCo and DuPont in the areas of strategic planning and business development.

At DuPont Adam built a new division from nothing to over $600 million revenue in less than 3 years, opening subsidiaries on every populated continent and implementing new product development across both Europe and Asia.

At Pepsi, Adam led the initiative to start Pizza Hut Home Delivery. He opened over 200 stores in under 2 years and also led the global expansion M&A initiative acquiring several hundred additional sites. He also played a lead role in the Kentucky Fried Chicken acquisition.

Adam has helped redefine the strategy of companies such as General Dynamics, Deutsche Telecom, Air Canada, Honeywell, BancOne, Subaru of America, Safeway, Kraft, 3M, and P&G. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School with Distinction.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879492)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:54 AM
Author: apoplectic tanning salon

^^^^ is the contributor who wrote that article, OP. I wanted to agree with you, but he's a legit source. Sure, you can disagree, but he's not what you said.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879496)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:58 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi

Tell me, is "Financial Times Press" an elite publishing house? How about spending 6 months at BCG (or whatever period of time was so short he didn't list it)? Wait, maybe because he's a marketing guru his profile... MARKETS HIMSELF WELL.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20879511)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 1:56 PM
Author: wild corner

The dude may have a nice resume, but he's just an HBS drone and an independent writer.

He's not 'Forbes'.

Forbes didn't commission an article on who the best and worst CEOs are.

This is all very new-vs-old media, but the distinction is relevant.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20880176)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 1:49 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20880132)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:26 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884102)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:27 PM
Author: hairraiser police squad headpube

BUT KEEP LINKING TO HUFFPO BC THEYRE SOOOO PROGRESSIVE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884114)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:29 PM
Author: adventurous temple private investor

huffpo is the most ploated POS website I've ever encountered

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884131)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:35 PM
Author: hairraiser police squad headpube

it's godawful. the people that post there are all from mars on top of that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884190)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:32 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884166)



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Date: June 13th, 2012 11:33 PM
Author: histrionic ticket booth fortuitous meteor

*pulls back the curtain on paid placement in media*

oh wait, no, you didn't do that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20884179)



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Date: June 23rd, 2012 1:15 PM
Author: comical well-lubricated tattoo



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20941642)



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Date: June 14th, 2012 7:35 AM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20885498)



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Date: June 20th, 2012 7:33 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20923623)



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Date: June 23rd, 2012 1:07 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20941619)



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Date: June 23rd, 2012 4:05 PM
Author: white genital piercing party of the first part

businessinsider is the same. shit articles with misleading headlines to grab your attention.

it's a result of the stupid paid per click model.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20942588)



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Date: June 29th, 2012 1:09 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20983704)



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Date: June 29th, 2012 1:15 PM
Author: heady sinister antidepressant drug resort

ya that site is ridiculously annoying. every article is presented like a powerpoint deck.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20983750)



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Date: October 2nd, 2012 10:01 AM
Author: alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#21697820)



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Date: June 24th, 2012 5:40 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#20949608)



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Date: July 3rd, 2012 3:26 PM
Author: Crimson boyish set



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Date: July 27th, 2012 11:11 PM
Author: Crimson boyish set



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Date: July 28th, 2012 1:20 PM
Author: titillating field fanboi



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Date: October 6th, 2012 4:17 PM
Author: alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut



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Date: October 6th, 2012 4:23 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone messiness hissy fit

YOU ARE NOT THE FUCKING BOSS OF ME BRO.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#21730518)



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Date: October 17th, 2012 5:45 PM
Author: alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut



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Date: November 29th, 2012 10:35 AM
Author: alcoholic dark brethren juggernaut



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Date: January 22nd, 2013 5:22 PM
Author: Crimson boyish set



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#22483453)



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Date: January 22nd, 2013 5:24 PM
Author: Exciting wagecucks

just block all ads. then you can click anywhere. the only site i don't visit is bleacherreport because the quality is such shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#22483459)



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Date: February 4th, 2013 12:21 AM
Author: Crimson boyish set



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#22565017)



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Date: February 4th, 2013 12:58 AM
Author: outnumbered soul-stirring center

forbes isn't alone in this (another is MSN), so many sites now have these top 10 or even top 100 lists, where you gotta click through the entire list one-by-one, and each new list entry is a generic photo with a few (questionable) basic stats listed below it; while clicking thru, you gotta see ads every few entries

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1969728&forum_id=2#22565214)