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Gambling is one of the most popular targets for spam submissions. The
ODP has zero tolerance for spam. Repeated submissions of sites that
don't fit our guidelines should be deleted in bulk. If a domain is submitted
multiple times, keep one copy and delete all the other duplicates in
bulk. When editing a site, always check what the editors' notes say
about it and if deletion is suggested, then you might want to give more
attention to this site. Do not delete it again without reviewing it,
the site could have been changed. If you find evidence of spam, don't
forget to add detailed notes to inform other editors about the situation.
Some webmasters spam without realizing what they are doing. Some people
submit over and over again in the (possibly vain) hope of being listed.
This is unacceptable in the ODP. If this is the first time you notice
a particular site being submitted multiple times, you can try contacting
the submitter and explain the general ODP policy on spam, leaving the
site in Unreviewed. If spamming continues or the email bounces, treat
it as spam. But there have been a few cases where the spamming was an
honest mistake and ceased. However, be careful when contacting
submitters as they usually have very different opinions on what is good
for the ODP and what is not!
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