由 blueybaby » 2009-03-01 0:43
Up until now, we were benevolent regarding the limit of direct referrals.
It's been fun to confirm the system log everyday for all the cheaters with multiple accounts.
But, each day that passes, that fun is turning into a hog.
Cheaters just don't learn and I even get guys that create accounts with 200 referrals just in 12 hours.
This has got to stop.
Many pending projects for NeoBux are on their way (PMs, Security Card and the usual surprises). But, they're always pending.
While cheaters don't go far here, I have the responsibility to check the system's decision on multi-accounts. While 90% of the time it's all correct, I don't like to risk the other 10%.
This is way too much time consuming and there are more important things to be done around here.
So, going against NeoBux's own philosophy, we'll have to make certain limitations to direct referrals.
The first one is a new suspension.
Most of you with referrals will know what I mean.
There are lots of users that never do anything after registration (not even a simple login).
So, now these users (who are stuck in your referral's list for 60 days) will be suspended after 72 hours.
Users that register just for registering will never go anywhere here.
So, if you see a big batch of those referrals disappear, don't be alarmed.
The second limitation will be the amount of maximum direct referrals per user.
It will be according to their current membership.
Although there's a limit, those of you with more referrals than the limit will keep them until they get their account suspended or even forever if they don't.
So, imagine the limit is 20, you have 1000. You'll keep the 1000.
These are the limits or direct referrals based on membership/pack:
Standard: 30
Pioneer: 60
Golden: 200
Golden+Pioneer: 250
Golden/Emerald: 300
Golden/Sapphire: 300
Golden/Platinum: 400
Golden/Diamond: 400
Golden/Ultimate: 800
These totals were based on the current average direct referral per user that has at least 2 direct referrals. From that average (per membership/pack) 50% more was added and rounded up except for pioneers (who were treated as standard or Golden) but got a boost for being part of the furniture.
To avoid you reaching the limit with bad direct referrals, an option to get rid of that referral will be made later on.
The maximum direct referrals amount limitation is already in place and explained in the Terms of Service, the Direct Referral's listing page and in the Golden Pack tables.
The cleanup of users who registered but never logged in 72 hours as been completed and will be done periodically along with the other usual cleanups.
Thank you for your comprehension on this.
Let's see if I can work in peace now.