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CM_Ponch 11/13/19 4:55:48 PM #1:	https://i.imgur.com/ioeFbbv.jpg --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:930091182] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>https://i.imgur.com/ioeFbbv.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 11/13/19 4:57:21 PM #2:	You think are websight is any different? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:930091257] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>You think are websight is any different? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eevee-Trainer 11/13/19 4:58:12 PM #3:	For more, learn more. Idk why but something about that sentence grates on me --- My Social Server, Eevee's Mystery Dungeon: https://discord.gg/emd My PMD Rescue Server: https://discord.gg/E57gMQq <cite>Eevee-Trainer posted [p:930091299] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote><quote>For more, learn more. </quote> Idk why but something about that sentence grates on me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 11/13/19 4:59:01 PM #4:	Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:930091335] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 11/13/19 4:59:56 PM #5:	If they do they can get in trouble if they are caught. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:930091371] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>If they do they can get in trouble if they are caught.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mattnd2007 11/13/19 5:01:07 PM #6:	Yeah like an Amazon referral link to the game --- Show me a man who resorts to violence and I'll show you a man who's run out of good ideas Phil Funnie <cite>mattnd2007 posted [p:930091422] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Yeah like an Amazon referral link to the game </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 11/13/19 5:02:34 PM #7:	Googling it brings me to a whole bunch of Daily Deal articles. Like this one https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-black-friday-2019-what-deals-to-expect Which reviews have this disclaimer? --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:930091492] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Googling it brings me to a whole bunch of Daily Deal articles. Like this one https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-black-friday-2019-what-deals-to-expect Which reviews have this disclaimer?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CM_Ponch 11/13/19 5:13:52 PM #8:	Darmik posted... Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious. Pokemon Veggeta X posted... You think are websight is any different? Gamefaqs isn't a journalism site --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:930091952] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious.</quote>Pokemon Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>You think are websight is any different?</quote>Gamefaqs isn't a journalism site </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Malfunction 11/13/19 5:14:39 PM #9:	Affiliate links like this are extremely common <cite>Malfunction posted [p:930091982] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Affiliate links like this are extremely common</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DK9292 11/13/19 5:14:51 PM #10:	All the more reason to never buy through IGN. --- A hero's role is one that cannot be forsaken, Caring for those with hearts that are breaking. <cite>DK9292 posted [p:930091984] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>All the more reason to never buy through IGN.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 11/13/19 5:16:56 PM #11:	Veggeta X posted... You think are websight is any different? What the hell Fake Vegy? Is this some stupid take on the real vegy's dumb ass gimmick? --- Guns; freedom you can hold in your hand. Sampson, Terrordactyl PSN: DarkHoosier <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:930092076] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>You think are websight is any different? </quote> What the hell Fake Vegy? Is this some stupid take on the real vegy's dumb ass gimmick?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 11/13/19 5:18:19 PM #12:	Why would you not post the link to the page --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:930092134] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Why would you not post the link to the page </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Admiral 11/13/19 5:19:25 PM #13:	This is why I manually edit referrer shit out of URLs before I ever buy anything online. --- - The Admiral <cite>The Admiral posted [p:930092173] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>This is why I manually edit referrer shit out of URLs before I ever buy anything online.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CM_Ponch 11/13/19 5:19:30 PM #14:	MC_BatCommander posted... Why would you not post the link to the page www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/pokemon-sword-and-shield-review --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:930092179] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted... </cite> <quote>Why would you not post the link to the page</quote>www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/pokemon-sword-and-shield-review </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 11/13/19 5:24:23 PM #15:	CM_Ponch posted... Darmik posted... Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious. Pokemon Veggeta X posted... You think are websight is any different? Gamefaqs isn't a journalism site Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site? --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:930092369] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>Don't they own Humble Bundle? So it is true for any games sold on that store. What article was that on anyway? I'm curious.</quote>Pokemon Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>You think are websight is any different?</quote>Gamefaqs isn't a journalism site </quote> Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 11/13/19 5:25:22 PM #16:	Darmik posted... Googling it brings me to a whole bunch of Daily Deal articles. Like this one https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-black-friday-2019-what-deals-to-expect Which reviews have this disclaimer? --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:930092408] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>Googling it brings me to a whole bunch of Daily Deal articles. Like this one https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-black-friday-2019-what-deals-to-expect Which reviews have this disclaimer?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CM_Ponch 11/14/19 1:09:30 AM #17:	Darmik posted... Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site? Do you have ad block on? --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:930110471] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site?</quote>Do you have ad block on? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 11/14/19 1:17:40 AM #18:	CM_Ponch posted... Darmik posted... Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site? Do you have ad block on? Nope. Shouldn't make a difference though should it? It's a disclaimer in the article. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:930110665] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>CM_Ponch posted...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>Doesn't come up for me. Maybe because I'm on the AU site?</quote>Do you have ad block on? </quote> Nope. Shouldn't make a difference though should it? It's a disclaimer in the article.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CM_Ponch 11/14/19 1:44:42 AM #19:	Darmik posted... Nope. Shouldn't make a difference though should it? It's a disclaimer in the article. I've seen some people say it appears when they turn it off --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:930111287] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>Nope. Shouldn't make a difference though should it? It's a disclaimer in the article.</quote>I've seen some people say it appears when they turn it off </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
apolloooo 11/14/19 1:55:15 AM #20:	Malfunction posted... Affiliate links like this are extremely common --- http://i.imgtc.com/iJyp6bF.png http://i.imgtc.com/ZBw36Qh.png Thanks for the peeps that made the pics <3 if i make typos it means i am on phone <cite>apolloooo posted [p:930111536] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>Malfunction posted...</cite> <quote>Affiliate links like this are extremely common</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nazanir 11/14/19 1:59:52 AM #21:	While it makes sense that a website earns a small percentage if a purchase is made through them, if this is tied to reviews then it's a huge conflict of interest. --- XboX GT/Steam/Wii-U - Nazanir <cite>Nazanir posted [p:930111657] in I didn't k... [t:78158002]...</cite> <quote>While it makes sense that a website earns a small percentage if a purchase is made through them, if this is tied to reviews then it's a huge conflict of interest.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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