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Game Maker's Garage => Trash Talk => Topic started by: Swamp7hing on January 11, 2009, 12:37:36 PM

Title: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 11, 2009, 12:37:36 PM: It's SwagBucks! It's like google, because it takes the results from google and ask.com and puts them together. It's a search and win site! You can replace your toolbar with this search bar, and every time you search, you can win up to 5 SwagBucks, which can be redeemed for stuff in the store later!

It's pretty cool, and requires no extra effort. Ever want to put those google searches to good use? Well check this out!

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936

It's kick ass. :D

EDIT: Did I mention you can do Image, Web, News, and Youtube searches? xD
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Silverwind on January 11, 2009, 01:52:20 PM: Man, where do you find this stuff Swamp? ;D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 11, 2009, 05:06:44 PM: So, I assume swatcash took all your money, and your trying to get it back eh? Toolbars are notorious for holding malware and other malicious data.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 11, 2009, 06:48:56 PM: xD

I left swatcash, they closed down because of financial troubles, not before paying everyone. I got bored of the site. Btw, how could they take my money? I didn't give them anything to take! Plus they sent every member an email saying why they closed down.

You don't need to have the toolbar, and do you see all the artists that sponsor them? They work off of google! I read everything on the site before I sign up.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: WarHampster on January 12, 2009, 11:43:59 AM: It sounds good, but this stuff always does.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 12, 2009, 12:02:08 PM: I actually signed up! ;D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 12, 2009, 02:56:06 PM: Way to go gnome! :D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 16, 2009, 06:21:46 PM: Swamp, you will be very happy in a sec:
(http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1664/snapshot20090116191238sh9.th.png) (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snapshot20090116191238sh9.png)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gan on January 16, 2009, 07:10:02 PM: Whoa!

How much real cash is that?

-Gandolf
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 16, 2009, 07:13:13 PM: it's weird, but I estimate at about 10 dollars. ;D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 16, 2009, 08:10:43 PM: TEH AWESOM!
Yeah, Swagbucks rocks. Sweet stuff Gnome! Nice catch!

It's worth about 5, but thats pretty good because thanks to you man I'm almost at a starbucks gift card! Free coffee, here I come!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 20, 2009, 02:29:55 PM: Okay, I redeemed the gift card! It should be sent to me within the next few days. :D

Sign up is you haven't, its a great site!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gan on January 20, 2009, 03:12:41 PM: How does this work? Could I just search all day and make loads of cash?

-Gandolf
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 20, 2009, 03:26:22 PM: It's more randomized, like, every search has a chance to win a swagbuck, or two (or even up to 100 in rare cases). The more you search, the better your chances are, but you don't get any better chances by searching repetitively.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 20, 2009, 05:13:19 PM: Well heres what I do

Once in the morning

Once after school

Once before I go to bed

I win one or two everytime, it's based on time. I also think is based off of weather you actually click on a page but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 20, 2009, 05:30:19 PM: Swamp, just out of Curiosity, is your last name "Felon"
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on January 20, 2009, 07:23:26 PM: No. xD
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on January 20, 2009, 07:26:19 PM: hmm... the mystery continues.

theres a guy that signed up under my link named A. Felon. I don't know who that is. The only link I have is on my site.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 08, 2009, 09:43:41 AM: Hey, I got my Starbucks $5 gift card! :D Maybe someone signed up under you. Who knows!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 08, 2009, 02:01:48 PM: I could get that, but Im going for the Mp3 Dings, only 20 more to go!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 08, 2009, 02:47:16 PM: sweet stuff man!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 09, 2009, 04:11:56 PM: Have you guys seen the new swag store? You can get music, games, TV shows, and a ton more sweet stuff (even contest entries) for CHEAP!!

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936

Sign up! It's worth it and it's legitimate!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 09, 2009, 08:34:11 PM: HOLY CRAP!

I just bought myself an autographed Eddie Fisher Poster!!! and still have 47 to spare.

Real Gnome: Help Get me out of this cage DONT SIGN UP NOOOO!!!!

but really im psyched.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 09, 2009, 10:28:29 PM: double post!

Hey swamp, they now offer DJ equipment!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 10, 2009, 07:26:24 AM: THE WHAT?

STANTON DECKS AND HEADPHONES?

OMFGWTFBBQ
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 12, 2009, 05:13:55 PM: Hey guys I just got a Joe Montana Card from it today from his best year!

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1064/swagthankski9.th.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=swagthankski9.jpg)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 12, 2009, 05:23:23 PM: LE
GIT
A
MITE

I just got a $5 amazon gift card!
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 12, 2009, 05:46:28 PM: (http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/116/swagproofvt7.jpg)

PROOF
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Tireas Dragon on February 12, 2009, 06:19:39 PM: Cool
P.S. Nice headphones
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Silverwind on February 12, 2009, 06:38:50 PM: Woh, so you're not actually the scaly green serpentine creature depicted in your avatar? Man Swamp, I just don't think I can trust you anymore... next you'll be telling me that you're not actually from the swamps either!

EDIT:

After reading that back I LOLed! ;D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 12, 2009, 07:20:56 PM: Haha! Foiled again! *disappears in puff of smoke, leaving only a link to Swagbucks behind so the other GMG'ers may profit from their searches*

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936

;D
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Tireas Dragon on February 12, 2009, 11:23:08 PM: If we can't trust about how he looks or where hes from how do we know that he didn't forge that gift card?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 13, 2009, 06:44:29 AM: -.-

Do you need me to scan the envelope? And how can you not trust how I look, is that even possible? I'm RIGHT THERE! lol
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Tireas Dragon on February 13, 2009, 11:10:25 AM: How do I know thats not some friend of yours?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: GMG Tim on February 13, 2009, 12:43:19 PM: Quote
How do I know thats not some friend of yours?

I honestly don't think a long-standing member of the GMG is a con-artist.

Ghost
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 13, 2009, 04:51:36 PM: Post count - 552
Friend count on the GMG - 7
Swagbucks - priceless
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 13, 2009, 04:55:58 PM: I'm sure TD trusts me
*Evil Laugh

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=294884
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Tireas Dragon on February 13, 2009, 06:32:30 PM: Well I think I figured them out, they offer swagbucks and stuff in order to get you to buy from their store and thats how they get money.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 13, 2009, 08:33:14 PM: Not at all, actually. You shop through the store and get cash back, you don't shop through them - youre directed to the actual site with a referral ID so you get discounts and cashback as well.

Why are you looking for a scam in something that obviously isn't?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 13, 2009, 09:14:20 PM: The Way they get money is by sponsored links on the searches.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Tireas Dragon on February 14, 2009, 01:09:00 AM: Quote
Why are you looking for a scam in something that obviously isn't?
I am looking for a source of money they can't give you money if they don't have any.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 14, 2009, 03:36:21 PM: Linked searches are sponsored. Therefore, money comes.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Silverwind on February 15, 2009, 05:55:19 PM: Quote

I honestly don't think a long-standing member of the GMG is a con-artist.

Ghost
LOL! A hilarious concept though; the past two years spent learning programming, making games, posting on the MGM and GMG forums were all mere elements in an elaborate plan to recruit more Swagbucks members! ;D

Oh dear me that was so funny... anyways, having glanced at the Swagbucks site, it seems really cool. What do you have to do exactly Swamp, just use their search engine while browsing?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 16, 2009, 10:39:00 AM: That's it. I use it as my homepage instead of google (because it takes google results), and every now and then a message will pop up above your search saying:

"Congratulations! You have won ____ (usually 1, 2, 5, 10, or on mega days 20, 50, and 100) Swagbucks! They have been automatically added to your account."

Then, after searching regularly and saving up for a while, you can use the Swagbucks to redeem something cool for free from the store. So far I've snagged myself a $5 Starbucks (a coffee place) gift card, a $5 amazon gift card, and a few sweepstakes entries, and I've only been signed up since the end of January!

Its simple, useful, and gets you some free stuff! Overall a great site. And also, if you plan to purchase online, do it though the rebate store, theyre partnered with stores and you'll get a swagbuck for every $5 you spend! They also usually have savings deals and printable coupons!

Later on they've announced a trade video games system (and play them, too) to win swagbucks. Every now and again they'll release a swagcode that you can put in your profile redemption box for a few more free swagbucks!

Anyway, if you wanna sign up, here's the link:

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936

It's completely legitimate and completely awesome.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Silverwind on February 16, 2009, 12:02:16 PM: I think I will. Thanks Swamp. :)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 21, 2009, 10:01:38 AM: Did anyone join yet? :P
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Silverwind on February 21, 2009, 01:58:26 PM: No, but I did get a bokken sword today, a real one! :D

EDIT:

A katana bokken, for those who wanna be specific.
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on February 21, 2009, 02:30:24 PM: Well I did, but I already reached my limit for helping Swamp ::)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on February 22, 2009, 09:23:20 AM: :D How did you get so many so fast? Whats your secret?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on March 23, 2009, 07:10:45 PM: Just thought I should update everyone on this: I've made over $35 in Amazon gift cards, and $10 in starbucks gift cards all from this site! Started mid February, and its only gotten better since. Anyone still up for joining?

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on April 10, 2009, 05:40:27 PM: Whoop! I have over $40 in amazon gift cards! Thats enough for a game I want!
Still time to sign up here for a 3 Swagbuck bonus!

http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=292936
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on April 15, 2009, 04:03:39 PM: Unboxing Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7tJRirE10
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on April 15, 2009, 04:28:29 PM: cool! One of my prizes (the one I really wanted) got lost in the mail :(, but they gave me a refund. :)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Swamp7hing on April 15, 2009, 04:30:50 PM: Cool ! What did you order?
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on April 15, 2009, 04:40:53 PM: it was an autographed poster of the drummer from onerepublic -for just 35 SB! altogether I've gotten about 300 SB, well worth it.

So far I've gotten

Joe Montana Card

Offspring Patch

One republic Autograph Poster (half refunded)
Title: Re: It's like google, but better...
Post by: Gnome on April 21, 2009, 03:04:42 PM: Just got 130 SB from turning in old games! I'm getting dings!