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Re: StumbleUpon Gets Sold to eBay – Initial Community Reactions Aren’t Good

Auction Typos — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:51:46 -0000

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Paul — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:01:31 -0000

Is there any good alternative similar website to StumbleUpon that we can migrate too?

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lostryu — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:52:34 -0000

The problem is going to be that now when you hit the stumble button, very often you will be taken to an item being sold on ebay instead. In addition they will be adding ebay search features to the stumble tool bar. It will change stumble from something that was used to introduce new interesting sites to people into something that is just an advertising tool of a horrible company. I call it a horrible company because I have tried to use ebay five times and I got ripped off five times. The people all have positive feedback but when I got the items three of them didn't work and two items I never even got. I now use amazon.net for my used goods purchases. Anyhow stumble is no longer installed on my computer and as someone above suggested we should all do the same so they can feel the weight of their decision.

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stubzee — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:29:41 -0000

i have really enjoyed my time here at stumbleupon but will reserve judgment until i see what impact this decision will have.

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constructicle boy — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:22:36 -0000

well,this is bad.stumbleupon does look promising and fun to be in too

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Jason B — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:46:48 -0000

Yea I read they are going to focus results for sponsors. But the good thing about the Internet is that when they sell out a new one will come around hoping to get enough fan base to be bought out.I loved stumble and told all my friends about it. I hope enough people leave stumble that they will feel the weight of it's decision.

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Jake Matthews — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:00:12 -0000

I'm not to "saddened" or disheartened by the purchase of Stumbleupon.

The good thing about it is that they were bought by a major eCommerce/Retailer site that provides tons of money to Americans working their own cottage industries.

I'm glad that they were not bought by a major media conglomerate like News Corp or Viacom. We all know what those companies can do to a community.

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TJ Colatrella — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:42:22 -0000

Sorry got URL wrong but try it now and see if it takes you to my TJTele Stumble Upon site or not..

I think they also sold too soon and should and could have gotten much more..eventually from a more reputable out fit..

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TJ Colatrella — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:39:09 -0000

Well since Ebay took over if I use my URL for stumble Upon it takes me to an ad for Russian brides..?

I've never visited a site like that so what's up with that how come my URL goes to a sleazy ad like that..!

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John — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:24:13 -0000

I think this is a great thing for Stumbleupon! I can't see eBay doing anything but good for this website - I'm already enjoying skype tremendously - to think my international long distance bill is now virtually zero thanks to them! If Google can buy You Tube why can't eBay add Stumbleupon to their portfolio? Forget the negativity guys, this can only make the Stumbleupon community bigger and better.

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David — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:06:35 -0000

I'm not crazy about it either. I love Stumble Upon. I hope eBay don't screw it up.

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Blend — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:17:17 -0000

Ebay want to buy StumbleUpon? We see what will happen with StumbleUpon. Will full with ebay ads I guess.

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Darryl — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:54:26 -0000

eBay??,makes no sense at all, once it becomes official and eBay sucks up StumbleUpon,I too will remove the software,yes,it's a great "fit" for SU because they all just sold out!StumbleUpon is going to become OnceUpon............bye!

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lostryu — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:41:38 -0000

This is the most horrible news I have ever heard. I will be instantly removing stumble from my firefox and I will be telling my friends to do so as well. Way to sell out!

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DivaQueen — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:41:46 -0000

Boy, am I disappointed, E-bay of all companies. Get ready for the mess! This is worse than finding out, products in Walmart is not all American made!

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HMTKSteve — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:05:12 -0000

So, what does this mean for us StumbleUpon users?

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Michael — Thu, 31 May 2007 04:31:09 -0000

Wow.. I can't believe this.. this is really disappointing.. I mean, I don't like seeing great things that start out so independent.. being swallowed up by big freakin conglomerates.. I'm also surprised that I haven't stumbled onto this yet.. but I plan on leaving my feedback as well..