walkman - 8:17 pm on Nov 10, 2005 (gmt 0)

>> "Are we penalized for incoming and outgoing links to bad neighborhoods or are such links just discounted?"

totally agree, it is a huge concern. I made the point on another thread, that link buying would be hurt just as much if Google didn't count what it sees as "bought" or fishy links. Penalizing is NOT fair, as some are done in good faith, and some friends will link to "do you a favor." By the time you find out, you're on page 20.

In addition, you may have a popular but not successful site, or just an informational one, and link to the other ROS. Now we know better, but many mom & pop sites do not and do that. Is it fair to them or us?

Discount, don't penalize, please.