Jul 09
A Warning about using automated query software
Be aware that ASK.com and Teoma.com do not like the use of automated queries. If you use any automated software to make your life easier, forget using it with these two search engines. They will ban you from using their search engines!
I do use software for some of my submissions and queries due to the amount of time it takes to perform reports for my clients. I found that my IP address had been banned from both sites. It took me 3 months to be able to conduct queries again. So be very careful using automated queries.
This is what I get when I visit AskJeeves.com home page:
Your client does not have permission to access this site.
Please refer to the Ask Jeeves, Inc. terms of service page.(Ask.com and Syndication).
If you feel that you have received this response in error, please send an email to unauthorized@askjeeves.com. Before sending this email, please refer to our terms of service page, accessible at the url provided above.
Just be aware about using automated software. BTW, they never responded to any of my e-mails to rectify the issue.
