AussieDave
Banned User
- Joined
- Dec 24, 2005
- Location
- Australia
Hi all,
To bring everyone up to speed on this...
When I discovered that CM was promoting Playboygaming.com on site I was disappointed. I've always held the strong belief that porn (soft or otherwise) should not be part of online casino's.
I did however feel that if I raised this topic here I would be set upon by the zealots of this forum. Hence I chose to gain some feed back over at the GPWA.
Due to confidentiality I'm unable to post or directly comment on extracts I posted to the Private member area(s) of the GPWA. However I will state here that I started a thread about my disapproval of CM promoting the Playboy Brand.
To cut a long story short, I was very vocal about my views, not in a disparaging manner, but one based on how see CM and the role taken over the years as a watchdog site.
Today it was posted that CasinoCity, the company that owns the GPWA in fact is also promoting the Playboy Brand.
Apart from feeling like a total idiot...I have been left with no other alternative BUT to hand in my private membership to the GPWA.
The stand I took against CM for promoting the Playboy Brand, is still something I wont back down on. IMHO casino's and porn shouldn't be connected.
In regard to my Private membership at the GPWA, it would be unfair and it would certainly be unjust if I was to still hold membership, given the outcome I've learnt today.
I wont be part of an organisation that is happy to obviously be content to sit on the side lines and allow a member to post a thread about another webmaster (CM) whilst knowing full well that they are also doing the same thing, and not disclosing this in full.
The GPWA with its new seal states that no site will be approved for the SEAL if they are: (take from xxxhttp://certify.gpwa.org/verify/slotsgallery.co.uk/ )
The Seal of Approval linked to this page signifies that the operator of the site is a current GPWA member in good standing who has agreed to abide by strict criteria designed to ensure that the highest ethical standards are upheld at all times and in all situations.
An investigative team headed by GPWA's Fair Gaming Advocate has determined that this site:
Is managed independently of the online gambling websites it provides information about or promotes.
Respects and upholds copyright standards.
Does not send spam email.
Does not use malicious search engine optimization techniques such as posting spam-like comments in forums and interactive blogs.
Does not promote or display pornography.
Provides consumers with information extending beyond banner advertisements and links.
Acts professionally and respectfully in its business activities.
However, the above seal also resides on the front page of xxxhttp://online.casinocity.com/
Which is clearly not in accordance with the above seal charter.
One of the rules of Private membership states that a webmaster can not be connected to or promote pornography whilst holiding private membership to the GPWA.
Rules are rules & a charter set out for one is a charter and rules set out for all.
If these are (and it clearly is here) to be overlooked for some then it makes not only my posted thread a BIG joke, but, anything said a farce.
Hopefully those reading this thread will understand why I've chosen to post here, and why I've chose to hand in my Private membership of the GPWA.
Regards
Dave (Trezz)
GPWA - AussieDave
PS For those of you who feel the need to trash me go right ahead, to say I wont feel disappointed is not true, I will. But, if you feel the need to do so, that's your prerogative. Mine is to know the knowledge that I can hold my head high in the fact that I hold no alliances, I'll state it it as I see it and will state so in a public forum for all to see.
To bring everyone up to speed on this...
When I discovered that CM was promoting Playboygaming.com on site I was disappointed. I've always held the strong belief that porn (soft or otherwise) should not be part of online casino's.
I did however feel that if I raised this topic here I would be set upon by the zealots of this forum. Hence I chose to gain some feed back over at the GPWA.
Due to confidentiality I'm unable to post or directly comment on extracts I posted to the Private member area(s) of the GPWA. However I will state here that I started a thread about my disapproval of CM promoting the Playboy Brand.
To cut a long story short, I was very vocal about my views, not in a disparaging manner, but one based on how see CM and the role taken over the years as a watchdog site.
Today it was posted that CasinoCity, the company that owns the GPWA in fact is also promoting the Playboy Brand.
Apart from feeling like a total idiot...I have been left with no other alternative BUT to hand in my private membership to the GPWA.
The stand I took against CM for promoting the Playboy Brand, is still something I wont back down on. IMHO casino's and porn shouldn't be connected.
In regard to my Private membership at the GPWA, it would be unfair and it would certainly be unjust if I was to still hold membership, given the outcome I've learnt today.
I wont be part of an organisation that is happy to obviously be content to sit on the side lines and allow a member to post a thread about another webmaster (CM) whilst knowing full well that they are also doing the same thing, and not disclosing this in full.
The GPWA with its new seal states that no site will be approved for the SEAL if they are: (take from xxxhttp://certify.gpwa.org/verify/slotsgallery.co.uk/ )
The Seal of Approval linked to this page signifies that the operator of the site is a current GPWA member in good standing who has agreed to abide by strict criteria designed to ensure that the highest ethical standards are upheld at all times and in all situations.
An investigative team headed by GPWA's Fair Gaming Advocate has determined that this site:
Is managed independently of the online gambling websites it provides information about or promotes.
Respects and upholds copyright standards.
Does not send spam email.
Does not use malicious search engine optimization techniques such as posting spam-like comments in forums and interactive blogs.
Does not promote or display pornography.
Provides consumers with information extending beyond banner advertisements and links.
Acts professionally and respectfully in its business activities.
However, the above seal also resides on the front page of xxxhttp://online.casinocity.com/
Which is clearly not in accordance with the above seal charter.
One of the rules of Private membership states that a webmaster can not be connected to or promote pornography whilst holiding private membership to the GPWA.
Rules are rules & a charter set out for one is a charter and rules set out for all.
If these are (and it clearly is here) to be overlooked for some then it makes not only my posted thread a BIG joke, but, anything said a farce.
Hopefully those reading this thread will understand why I've chosen to post here, and why I've chose to hand in my Private membership of the GPWA.
Regards
Dave (Trezz)
GPWA - AussieDave
PS For those of you who feel the need to trash me go right ahead, to say I wont feel disappointed is not true, I will. But, if you feel the need to do so, that's your prerogative. Mine is to know the knowledge that I can hold my head high in the fact that I hold no alliances, I'll state it it as I see it and will state so in a public forum for all to see.