Did you ever pay someone for upvotes?

Omar Faruk
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Today we launched and I received several messages to purchase upvotes. Well, some aren't direct purchases, some creators reached out saying their post can get us upvotes. I think this is fine if upvotes are very important to you. But, some are outright, pay $99 for 50 votes. Did anyone every try this? How was the experience? I personally believe this ruins the whole purpose of launching on Product Hunt. It was meant for people to explore new products and support ones they like. What's your thought?

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Benjamin Sloutsky
No, don’t see a point in doing it
Daniel Zaitzow
Slippery slope - I'd avoid any type of payment for X upvotes etc. If you're flagged (which I presume it would be hard to track outside of the OP ecosystem) they'll pull your launch I think.
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Daniel Zaitzow
@omar_faruk29 if the upside if getting product of the day - I get where people are coming from but frankly - just don't do it haha
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Omar Faruk
@dzaitzow yeah. scammy
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Dan O'Malley
No and do not plan on it.
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Omar Faruk
@dan_o_malley never. Outright scam