What do you think of this?

[JmZ]

Hey,

I'd just like to know what you think of this idea: A Global Blacklist.

Now i've had this idea before and, if executed correctly, it could be extremely useful in my opinion.

Basically, I'd host a blacklist which any DDL site may use instead of their own (by regularly downloading a copy or by linking in their code to my copy).

Such a blacklist would allow better control over who may submit and who may not. It'd allow us webmasters to filter out spam submissions much more easily as we'd have others' input to help decide who should be able to submit.

The current system allows you to suggest a host for being blacklisted, request a removal, view historic blacklisting reasons, browse the whole list (txt or interactively) and view specific hosts.

I really think this idea could work well if it was supported. It'd mean less work on the DDL owner's shoulders as they can rely on a global blacklist instead of manually checking sites themselves.

I can however, see this being "shot down" like it was before. Hopefully though, some of you understand the idea.

http://warezlinkers.com/blacklist/
http://warezlinkers.com/blacklist/blacklist.txt (example, will be updated to contain real hosts eventually)

JmZ Reviewed by JmZ on 18th Oct 2009. What do you think of this? Hey, I'd just like to know what you think of this idea: A Global Blacklist. Now i've had this idea before and, if executed correctly, it could be extremely useful in my opinion. Basically, I'd host a blacklist which any DDL site may use instead of their own (by regularly downloading a copy or by linking in their code to my copy). Such a blacklist would allow better control over who may submit and who may not. It'd allow us webmasters to filter out spam submissions much more easily Rating: 5

[DEViANCE]

I really like the idea, i am sick of going through downloads submitted by idiots...

As long as the list is genuine though, i mean no sites blackilisted cos you or others don't like the owner or any crap like that, just people who break the general ddl site rules and submit bad quality downloads?

I would use it.

[JmZ]

Yes it would be sites which really, really deserve to be blacklisted.

Not someone who I dislike (although not many people exist who I dislike).

[CyberPirate]

Sounds great baby, people better do this, it's the most effective way

[Mac]

I support the idea.

[Exel]

I support this too.

[frontlinegamerz]

i fully support this also very good idea jmz

[JmZ]

Heres some example code which would retrieve the blacklist and import it into your system/script of choice:

<?php
// WarezLinkers Blacklist Retrieval
$system = "WCDDL"; // WCDDL, KDDL, DDLCMS

// Do not edit below. I mean, you can, but theres no point.
$url = "http://warezlinkers.com/blacklist/blacklist.txt";
if(!function_exists('curl_init')) {
    $list = file_get_contents($url);
} else {
    $ch = curl_init();
    curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $url);
    curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 0);
    $list = curl_exec($ch);
    curl_close($ch);
}
$listArray = explode("\n",$list);
switch($system) {
    case "WCDDL":
        require "funcs.php";
        foreach($listArray as $host) {
            mysql_query("INSERT IGNORE INTO wcddl_blacklist VALUES ('".strtolower($host)."')");
        }
    break;

    case "DDLCMS":
        require "config.php";
        foreach($listArray as $host) {
            dbcom("INSERT IGNORE INTO wcddl_blacklist VALUES ('".strtolower($host)."')");
        }
    break;

    default:
        $resource = fopen("blacklist.txt","a");
        fwrite($resource,"\n".$list); // not sure if it has a \n already, oh well
        fclose($resource);
    break;
}

echo 'Blacklist imported.';
?>

Haven't tested it.

You'd manually run this file occasionally, manually or via a cron job.

It will append the imported hosts, keeping your current list intact.

[Mr Happy]

I think webmasters should have to include a screenshot when suggesting a site to be blacklisted as proof. This will stop people trying to get people they don't like blacklisted. A thumbnail could then be added to the list so people can clearly see why the site was blacklisted. Otherwise fully support the idea.

If their's a webmaster who can't take a screenshot then their in the wrong buisness

[DEViANCE]

Yes it would be sites which really, really deserve to be blacklisted.

Not someone who I dislike (although not many people exist who I dislike).

Then yes i would use this and also help add sites if needed