Here's what you need to know about IntelliTXT.
Most of you have probably seen those green, double-underlined contextual links on other websites. Now they're on PGC too, and they work exactly the same way. These links are activated by software called IntelliTXT, which scans the pages after they load and creates links for certain words that match up with sales offers. So it's a form of advertising, not unlike Google AdSense, banners, and other types already seen on PGC. IntelliTXT is a bit more invasive since the links are located within the content, but it doesn't take up any extra space or flash different colors or play obnoxious sounds through your speakers. And it's completely safe. From the IntelliTXT website:
- IntelliTXT is not downloaded to your computer.
- IntelliTXT does not upload personally identifiable information from your computer.
- IntelliTXT does not collect or store any personally identifiable user information.
Our programmer, Brendan Gallagher (Gahiggidy), has worked hard over the past few days to set up IntelliTXT so that it works properly with our unusual website structure. He has also tried to exclude IntelliTXT from the main page, content listing pages, and other pages which we feel would be inappropriate for this form of advertising. If you find IntelliTXT to be interfering with normal links or slowing down the site, please contact Brendan via the Staff page and give him specific information about the incident.
As you know, PGC operates on a shoestring budget because we're not doing this to make money. The site has considerable expenses for this great WebCore dedicated server, and we support ourselves fully through these various forms of advertising. By exploring new advertising opportunities such as IntelliTXT, we hope to upgrade our capabilities to give you more and better content, including media, in the near future.
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