Rippln - this has not changed the interweb. - See page 9

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

So, a couple days ago, I got invited to join a site by a friend. I thought it was a load of bollocks when he first shared the link with me but after checking it out and creating an account, all I can say is... wow.

It was in "stealth" mode for a couple of days and you weren't allowed to talk about it (signed NDA) until they said so, which was today.

They're going to be launching an app later next month that pays you to recommend things to your Rippln network. Eventually, an eco system and social network will be implemented. You can build your network/inner circles of ripples and earn money from recommending things via the app.

Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

TL;RD: Get paid for Spamming.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Pyramid scheme!

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Correct, it is a form of MLM/Pyramid but on a completely different level. This hasn't been done before, like this.

You share shit all day long on Facebook & Twitter for free, why not get paid for it?

I've never been a part of a MLM/Pyramid before but I know how they work as I've helped people setting them up, including my mum in the past.

I work in web design/dev and I really do think this is going to be massive and change the way social media and sharing works.

I don't exactly say that lightly.

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Ha, I realised it might get this response and that's cool, don't blame people for thinking its bollocks.

I don't exactly spam links to sites all day long on here, I genuinely thought it might be of interest to people as well as building some of my own network and helping a few others get cracking.

Raffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Karma :

Rippln
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bikertomm · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jul 2010 Karma :

To me it just seems a bit, hard to explain.

Like how poundland shove in your face 'ONLY £1' and 50% EXTRA FREE! When in tesco's the same product is 90p.

Very clever advertising to appeal to the masses.

I think in reality earning money from it won't be a doddle, you'll have to plough time into it, but good luck to you, I'm out Thumbs Up

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Dischord · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 May 2005 Karma :

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

woodall57 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 25 Jun 2012 Karma :

do you only get paid or what ever if someone clicks on what you have shared?

whats to stop me from setting up fake social network pages and sharing shit loads on them, surely it relays on someone clicking an ad or link for you to get the benefit?
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

For a start, the site doesn't launch until May, so I'm not earning anything at the moment from it, just building a Rippln network.

It's free to join, there's no charge. You sign up with my code, create an account and you can start building yours.

There's no need to spam, it's all contained on Rippln, so you don't need to start spamming links to all your affiliate shit on forms etc etc.

I genuinely think it's a cool product, like I said, I'm a web designer/dev and I like this project.

Another feature I'm really interested in, is when they introduce the eco system to allow you to sell your own products/services on there.

If I earn a bit of dollar along the way, cool beans. If not, no worries, I earn a very good living doing what I do, it's not all about the money, it's just a bonus for me.

Knightsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :

That's what I was thinking, what IS the product?
From what you're saying it seems they plan to make an Ebay/Facebook, in which case they're doomed to fail (unless it's REALLY good).
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I've been using my contacts and getting a mixture of people I know are not morons but mostly SEO guys, Marketeers, web devs and other software people.

I always think to myself, "The only people who ever make any money on them MLM schemes are the ones who get in at the begining".

I just feel personally (having never been involved in MLM by myself) , I'm digging this one and it's really early at the start for people to get involved.

Cool

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Already get annoyed with my friends 'liking' products I'm not interested in in order to enter competitions. (Washing machine, really? And do I look like I need a horse saddle?)
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

The only links you would ever see though, are people inviting you to join their Ripples. Everything is then done on Rippln.

I think the ultimate goal of this is to build a social network with everything contained on it.

Watch a couple of the videos (bit of hardcore cheddar going on) and have a mooch. It's free and if you want an invite, just PM me. Razz

Islander · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Karma :

I'll pass the links to El Reg - I'm sure they'll be interested in running an item on it. It might not be the most complimentary piece of journalism though... Laughing

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Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

So should I buy this snake oil and retire early? I see no way I can not make millions.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

This certainly isn't the first 'get paid to spam social media' site - I can remember a few years ago there being one or two "facebook, but get paid for it sites".
Perhaps this one has better marketing/sales? Problem with pyramid schemes of course is that you'll eventually end with too small a base at the bottom to support the rest of the pyramid.

Watched a bit of the first video.
Horribly blatantly pyramid Puke

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Also, that warm male voice used in all the 'scam' stuff (ie vegan, eco, anti-capitalist style stuff)... can you download it or something? These days I am naturally incredibly suspicious of anything using it.

More info here.

Chinaboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

I fucking hate spammers, I wipe them off our website all day and add them to a anti spam site. I can quite see you losing lots of friends over this sort of thing. I never share links unless it is relevant to what I am posting and would certainly not force crap on others. Not for me thanks. Thumbs Down