I am getting reports that Diamond web awards is trying to download an .exe file.

(http://www.diamondwebawards.com)


Does anybody know anything about this


I have not seen it myself, just been told about it by members who want to vote.


Thom

Yes, it wants to download some free search bar, games and IE skins. And, there is an exit exchange popup.

Thanks for the info

Nothing dangerous then, just annoying

I am still going to leave it disabled on my site. Most people are just too wary to allow file downloads.

Thom

I get them too. Mostly exitcashflows.
It also keeps telling me that I already voted Today yet
I haven't entered a successful vote in over a week.

I get the same.

I have only ever been able to vote once.

I wrote to them, but never got any reply.


This with the multiple popups and downloads is so stupid (my opinion)

The program is a really good idea but they are spoiling it, one popup and some on site ads and they should be able to earn well from it.


I am leaving it disabled on my site until I am assured that there are no downloads.

Thom

I think you are wise to skip this....years ago "awards" and voting programs did bring traffic, but...lately...when they put a top of popups and exit pops etc and try to take over browser, install scumware...forget em..

by installing these programs....it might not be harmless..many are scumware..


IF you start doing affiliate stuff you will not get credit for your links...the scumware overwrites your affiliate id...it really is crummy....very unfair..

JMO your members will thank you for not infecting their computers with this sludge take care