Strange articles on the Home Page

iusedtoberich

iusedtoberich

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Over the years there have been some "strange" articles posted on the AZB Home Page. Claiming to be pool related but not really. Here is the latest one:

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Integrating Billiards Skills Into Your CS:GO Gambling Tactics - News - AZBILLIARDS.COM

Mastering the art of billiards can be a game-changer for your CS:GO gambling strategies. The precision, patience and analytical thinking required in billiards can translate seamlessly into CS:GO betting, especially when considering the vast array of CSGO skins available. This article explores how yo
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I skimmed through this one and it almost seems AI written. The ones from years past read about the same. I can barely figure out what they are even talking about. Does anyone know the background of these? Are they all the same guy writing them? Maybe for some sort of google hits?
 
I wish I could find the old ones. There seems to be one about every 6 months like this, going on for maybe 10 years. They are all really bad, like this one.
 
I don't think it's AI generated. Definitely has lots of buzzwords and technical statements but it seems logically written without too any oddballs statements that are out of place or are otherwise seem weird - which is what I've noticed about AI.

Not sure why it's here, have no input regarding that.
 
Yes, it looks like an attempt to get search engine reputation for the only link in that article, to "csgoluck . com /wiki/cs2-skins".
Trying to capture hits for keywords "CS:GO gambling" and "CS:GO betting".

As there's no actual pool/billiards content, one would presume they paid for it - so AZB is making a bit of revenue from it. (Fair enough, it's basically an advert that actual users would not be interested in.)
 
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Here is another strange one from today. Weird. Unreadable as well, IMO. I wonder if Mike rolls his eyes when he gets these.

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The Influence of Micro Betting on Billiards and the Sports Betting Industry - News - AZBILLIARDS.COM

There have been a number of advancements that have impacted the sports betting industry. One advancement that has changed the way users bet is the introduction of micro-betting. This trend has completely changed how users are betting and engaging in a number of different sports from football to bill
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And this one from yesterday, which already had a thread on it.

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How to Build a Career in Billiards - News - AZBILLIARDS.COM

Pathways to a Successful Career in Billiards Billiards is more than a hobby; it is a passion that can transform into a rewarding career. Whether you aspire to be a professional player, a coach, or a business owner, the world of billiards offers numerous paths to success. For those with a strategic
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Hey good catch man. Strange indeed. Maybe we can find out if this "author" is a person or not. Says its by Nathan Linder.
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iusedtoberich said:
And this one from yesterday, which already had a thread on it.

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How to Build a Career in Billiards - News - AZBILLIARDS.COM

Pathways to a Successful Career in Billiards Billiards is more than a hobby; it is a passion that can transform into a rewarding career. Whether you aspire to be a professional player, a coach, or a business owner, the world of billiards offers numerous paths to success. For those with a strategic
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The "author"... I don't know enough to make a claim either way for now
 
this is 100% hacking. AI generated or not, probably nobody at AZB teams wrote this and knows where it comes from.
Whole point is to integrate HTML links that won't get directly banned/moderated. Here the link is there "When you consider the extensive list of skins for CS2" . <--- don't click !
same fucking thing happen every day on the Kozoom forum, for example: this thread https://community.kozoom.com/t/how-well-do-you-know-your-own-game/96589 <-- you can click on this link but not those in the replies.
Lat two posts are bots postings links to external website. Probably automated phishing.
 
Yes and no - it is correct that the reason they're there is to get those links on the AZB website. But the site is not being "hacked"; they are basically just paid ads masquerading as "news" articles. Note they are not in the forums, but in the "News" section. (At least one can presume there is some compensation for including them. Surely.)

AI generated content is easy, and good enough. The content doesn't really matter, just the fact that the links to the destination site are there.

The reason this is done is because links to a site from reputable sources are needed for search engines etc. to consider the destinations to be 'reputable'.
 
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Yes and no - it is correct that the reason they're there is to get those links on the AZB website. But the site is not being "hacked"; they are basically just paid ads masquerading as "news" articles. Note they are not in the forums, but in the "News" section. (At least one can presume there is some compensation for including them. Surely.)

AI generated content is easy, and good enough. The content doesn't really matter, just the fact that the links to the destination site are there.

The reason this is done is because links to a site from reputable sources are needed for search engines etc. to consider the destinations to be 'reputable'.
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well I can't believe AZB accept those posts with a compensation, that's why I tought it's hacking.
 
Anther one, with another crypto crap link. @azhousepro is AZB getting paid to host these articles? They all read like spam.

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The Cue Revolution: How Billiards is Shaping the Future of Sports - News - AZBILLIARDS.COM

Discover how billiards is evolving from a casual pastime to a global competitive sport. You'll learn about the latest innovations in cue technology, the rise of international tournaments and how players are pushing the boundaries of skill and strategy. Find out why billiards is becoming the next big
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