Banned From Digg - Reported For Spam. How to Resolve?

**Lynn Terry** · November 18th, 2009

To start, let me say that I have never 'dugg' my own content. I am not even sure if I even have a Digg account (probably, but I can't recall ever using it).

Earlier this year one of my blog posts got a lot of Digg's - and shortly after my blog's domain (ClickNewz.com) was banned from Digg. If you try to digg one of my posts it will tell you "this domain has been reported for spam".

Is there anything I can do about this, or any way to lift the ban? If not, I'll have to remove the option (Digg button) from my blog. But I hate to remove the option for my readers who want to add one of my links to their account.

Solutions? TIA!

Rick Olsen · November 18th, 2009

Lynn - Don't know what TIA means. Have you tried using their contact form?

**David Jackson** · November 18th, 2009

Originally Posted by Lynn Terry

Earlier this year one of my blog posts got a lot of Digg's - and shortly after my blog's domain (ClickNewz.com) was banned from Digg. If you try to digg one of my posts it will tell you "this domain has been reported for spam".

Is there anything I can do about this, or any way to lift the ban?

Lynn, I know this seems obvious, but have you tried contacting Digg's administration directly to explain your side of the story? That's what I would do.

If you do that and still can't get any satisfaction, I really don't know what else that you can do.

David Jackson

**AlexNewell** · November 18th, 2009

I have heard of other people having the same problem. Digg have always been very hostile to marketing and lots of diggs to a marketing blog would seem suspicious to them.

Nothing to lose from following David's advice...

We'll keep digging you anyhow!

**Lynn Terry** · November 19th, 2009

I realize I can make contact and plead my case. I'm more interested in hearing from others on their experience with this, and whether they got resolution or not - and if so, specifically how.

I'm not familiar with the politics of Digg, though I know they exist, and I'm looking for some advice before I proceed...

**NicoleDean** · November 19th, 2009

I noticed that you had been banned this summer when I went to Digg one of the posts that I'd done on your blog during my tour.

They're kind of stinkers, as was mentioned above. I get much more traffic from StumbleUpon.

No advice. Just that I think it's "their way or the highway" pretty much.

**Lynn Terry** · November 19th, 2009

I'm pretty sure there's some secret, like I have to treat some "big digg" (ha!) over there to sushi, or send one of the mods a big box of gourmet chocolates, or something. Somebody knows the trick... I'm hoping they'll share it with me.

**PpcJen** · November 20th, 2009

I know the secret, and I am writing a $77 report on it now. I'll send you the link when it's ready

Just kidding! Of course.
I just couldnt resist. Kathleen Gage has me all "tuned in" to spotting big problems and finding a way to solve them for people. I guess I overstepped the line with this one. Haha!

Seriously, I do not know of a way around it. I have heard that once they label your site, they are pretty ruthless. But that seems unfair to me.

I will ask around my circles and see if I can get some ideas for you.