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		fragsworth on Dec 29, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rap Genius Traffic Has Dropped By Over 80% > but it was certainly a shit business decision Not really, because they're using this kind of punishment to make an example of them in order to prevent future SEO abuse by others. It's probably for the better.

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jonknee on Dec 29, 2013 | | [–]

Almost no one will notice as long as they get their lyrics.

schrodinger on Dec 29, 2013 | | | [–]

Consumers don't have to notice, rap genius and other sites considering similar tactics do.

Destitute on Dec 29, 2013 | [–]

The abuse already goes on, and it's much more involved and 1,000% more effective than trading links.

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