"sponsered results"?
 

has anyone else seen these entries in the search results list?
wondering what's up with it...

Thats what happens when you get a misguided developer that releases (albeit unpopular) bad software. even though there is not many of those clients on the network, it effects alot of people.

More Information on this client:
http://gnutellaforums.com/showthread...threadid=39690

Here's a couple of examples. The 1st one is an mpg which, if you press downld, opens your browser & sent me to Amazon.com ie: for similar artist videos.

The 2nd example, is obviously marked as ipod nano. You'll notice if you put your cursor near it that it is in fact not an mp3 but a url. The ... mp3 is a telling sign also.

BTW the word title is what the search was. I've simply replaced the search criteria with the word title or search title.

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If you read the full thread of the URL I posted earlier, it will show you what the exact situation is regarding the "sponsored results."

the frostwire team is looking into possible solutions for this kind of spam.

If You use the keyword filter, you don't see them. It is far worse with some other results

The ones that have the exact phrase but with (some number) before or after it. They really flod the search so we don't get a single legit result.
Like

*.*(89) mp3
(31)*.* mp3
(8)*.* mp3
etc.
maybe 50 different results like that with multiple sources. and the strange thing is that if you press one it doesn't start downloading at all. Makes me wonder why they show up.
Do they maybe install malware on our computer without our knowledge ?? Or is the only reason to cause trouble finding stuff??

How do we block those ?

The only thing that works is rephrasing to something that is part of the searchterm or to change the search term a little and hope that someone has misspelled the title. If we start adding (1) (2) (3) (4) etc. to our keywordfilter. How many legit results will we be blocking then ???

very interesting guys!
thanks!

I just got 531 results for UNLIMITED ACCESS TO 1.3M SONGS when making a search for a music file, so you might want to add unlimited to the keyword filter as well :D

All those in favor that really want to put a stop to this kind of spam REALLY quickly need to pressure and petition LimeWire to remove the Action URL launch capability. A new version of LimeWire is due out probably early next week, so complain, complain and complain some more. Send them emails, write forum posts (in their forums), complain in IRC... etc, etc. LimeWire devs will be back in on monday, so do as much as you can in 1 day, then keep the complaints rolling in after that. ;)

Link to the following thread if you must use references: http://gnutellaforums.com/showthread...threadid=39690

(FYI: leaving this code in causes severe security problems, concerns and vulneribilites. Not to mention that you could bring Gnutella to its knees using this hole not to spam, but to use exploits in browsers. (previous link shows why) so, it is a must that limewire disable it, ASAP.)

FrostWire can only do so much without changing alot of code. Disabling the code in mainline limewire would be better for us all.

1. What was/is the purpose of this functionality?

2. Will removing it affect Magnet Link capabilities? (I guess this really works the opposite way around.) :D

I'm in favour of it being removed if it doesn't affect LW or FW's abilities. Everybody in favor raise both feet! :D

It was originally intended to launch a URL if a user was interested in the content they were serving. Although it still provides that functionality, but the bad uses are outweighing the good. And its the only way to keep the attackers and spammers at a distance. Only some have caught on, if something isnt done about it, the rest will also catch on. And quickly too. I already see 5 different companies spamming with it.

Absolutely not.

OMG, I had no idea they included URL launch functionality.... its just butt-stoopid, IMHO. Makes me truly glad I abandoned using it ages ago now.... Thanks for the heads-up UC. Best wishes, and thanks again for FW (to all).

wheres the complaints??

At least adding sponsored to the keyword filter definitely works for those that have it in their filename (I haven't come across others yet.)

Edit: As a reference to others, also add iPod & buylegal to your keyword filters. eg: How to use the Keyword Filter

More to add: afford, finder & .com (be wary of using .com because some legitimate results may use it in their filename.)

And some more keywords to add to your keyword filter: More Spam Keywords for the Keyword filter.
And a couple of others: mp3-es.com & torrntazos.com

whats the point of sponsored results?

To try & get people to buy something
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=52811

The point of sponsored results is 'almost' exactly the same as overpeer objectives ... except more directly. ie: they're looking for direct cash in the sponsored results! :eek: :rolleyes:

i still dont understand how to download songs from limewire without the napster web page poping up...please help...ta x x xx

add a filter for that junk (instructions here http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...3&postcount=15 )

Then just search for a keyword to find what you want.

LW 4.12 will now filter out the files that cause web page opening. http://www.limewire.org/forum/showpo...87&postcount=1
It only happens with IE on windows. Get LW 4.12 from here http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml

Quote: LimeWire 4.12 is a major improvement to LimeWire, including many new and improved features to keep LimeWire safe, secure, and speedy. This release contains support for 'secure results', which will prevent spammers from sending search results that could open a browser window ... The core of LimeWire has been completely rewritten to use less memory, resources, and be overall nicer on your computer.