Vec_One - 3:38 pm on Oct 3, 2004 (gmt 0)

needinfo, I know of a site with los of identical link blocks that wasn't hit, even though it was interlinked with a similar site that was hit. It appears that sites are hit somewhat randomly, although I suppose that probably isn't the case. I guess it's a matter of degree. Site A gets hit because it has more than X% link (or idenical link) density. Site B has less than X%, so it isn't hit.

I spent some time looking at the links. Now, I'm nt so sure they need to be pointing to another site to cause the problem. My site has a lot more internal links than outbound links.

Ever get the idea GG is lurking in threads like this thinking "Ah, they are getting warmer. No, cold. Warm, warmer, hot."? Anyway, I think we might be heading in the right direction. Unless someone tells me their site got hit and does not include lots of identical link blocks, I'll be spending my Sunday cleaning out links.