I called Kurtis (the supposed 'XTube Kid') to get the scoop on this because when I left the show Saturday there was nothing like this going on, and Kurtis is not one to get into scraps - it's not sexy enough, lol.
So, the story you're about to read is straight from the punchee:
Later, on Saturday night, Kurtis attempted to speak with someone (possibly "Sebastian Sands") who proceeded to use his superior intellect to punk Kurtis. Kurtis immediately became bored with the guy's antics and walked away. Moments later, when Kurtis was entering a building, he paused to hold the door a moment for a man who was walking behind him. That guy was too busy on his cell phone to realize, so Kurtis let go and continued walking in. Apparently the guy on the cell phone was not impressed with Kurtis' gentlemanly behavior and chased after him, and sucker-punched Kurtis on the inside.
The punch landed, in the throat, and Kurtis returned with a shot that left some of the puncher's DNA on Kurtis' ring. Not sure, might have been a shot to the chin. Security was quick to end the scuffle and both men were tossed outside.
As far as Kurtis could tell, the puncher was not part of the convention, so we cannot award credit for the stellar boxing performance to anyone. It was by no means a KO for either person. Basically one shot each.
As for the claims about XTube ripping people off... That's not accurate. XTube does not upload content to the XTube website. All professional content is uploaded by webmasters, through a webmaster account, who are required provide sponsor information and linking codes, along with an optional 120x60 button, which appears in the description of the content.
It is true that regular users are physically able to upload stolen content, but it does not stay on the system as it is reported by users, found by admins and in some cases an official will report it to XTube, where is it always promptly removed.
This is all completely contrary to copy-cat tube sites.
It is important to note that this model is on the way out the door. XTube is no longer interested in doing business in this fashion. There are too many people who cannot wrap their heads around it. So, shortly, all webmaster access to the site will be shut down. I thought you guys might be happy to hear that
