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  • Barefootsies
    Choice is an Illusion
    • Feb 2005
    • 42635

    #1

    Spannow - Improving Website Usability for Adult Sites

    Trying to come up with a sexy title for this topic was hard, but ultimately the interview is well worth just about anyone's time to listen to. Spannow, owner of Solo Babe Cash, graphic designer cum affiliate program owner, has the background to give us the inside scoop on how good design fundamentals can be key in creating a profitable website. We talk about the most important aspects of good design; How to outsource your design projects effectively if you have no artistic skill; How much website copy plays into your overall site design; Good site navigation; Personalization and customization; Customer service as an aspect of design; Avoiding clutter while communicating key information; and then we finish things up with Spannow's own tips and tricks to good website design. This may not sound like an interview which applies to everyone but its a good listen for anyone who runs a website for profit.

    In the news J-SiN and GC talk about the career center which was run during the recent Erotica LA consumer trade show; The FTC takes action against a rogue ISP and colo provider; Get indirect advice from the RIAA on trying to enact change and squash piracy; Why internet access will cost more in Louisiana; and how one middle eastern man used this penis to protest being wronged.
    http://www.sin20.com/podcast


    Should You Email Your Members?

    Link1 | Link2 | Link3

    Enough Said.

    "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"
  • Rochard
    Jägermeister Test Pilot
    • Dec 2001
    • 75762

    #2
    Spannow knows what he's doing!

    Go Spannow go!
    Herschel Savage
    Brooklyn, NY

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    • Robbie
      Leaner, Meaner, Faster
      • Aug 2002
      • 20960

      #3
      Those are some beautiful site designs for his sites.

      I'd be interested to know how they are doing sales-wise. I find that static designs don't do it for me. I've used a dynamic tour that moves and breathes and changes since day one and it's been very successful. Can a beautifully designed static tour really keep up with a dynamic one in sales? I'm obviously on the dynamic side of the fence on this one.
      -Robbie
      ClaudiaMarie.Com

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      • RyuLion
        • Mar 2003
        • 32371

        #4
        Spannow, Master and Commander of this Zoo..

        Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995
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        • S P A N N O W
          Everywhere You Wanna Be!
          • Mar 2004
          • 11941

          #5
          Thanks guys!

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          • NetwErk GUrl
            Here to wErk
            • May 2005
            • 550

            #6
            A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.
            Ananda Sisk - Client Relations
            RocketGate
            Primary for high volume merchants across the industry

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            • GAMMA303
              Confirmed User
              • Oct 2007
              • 848

              #7
              Fuck yea!

              Nice one!

              Spannow FTW!
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              GAMMA303
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              • PantiesDropped
                Confirmed User
                • Aug 2007
                • 321

                #8
                Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks
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                • S P A N N O W
                  Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 11941

                  #9
                  Originally posted by NetwErk GUrl
                  A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.
                  I heart you right back GUrl, but you already know that!

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                  • Jayvis
                    Confirmed User
                    • Nov 2005
                    • 5430

                    #10
                    Gonna listen to this today.

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                    • S P A N N O W
                      Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 11941

                      #11
                      Originally posted by GAMMA303
                      Fuck yea!

                      Nice one!

                      Spannow FTW!
                      You too Paul, congrats on your "StillDream" this weekend!

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                      • J-SiN
                        Registered User
                        • Jan 2006
                        • 41

                        #12
                        Spannow does know his shit, and this made it extremely difficult to edit down the hour we recorded to this 20 minute segment. My dream would be to find a graphic designer that had half the genius and experience Spannow has in his noggin.

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                        • mikeyddddd
                          Viva la vulva!
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 16557

                          #13
                          Originally posted by NetwErk GUrl
                          A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.
                          Originally posted by S P A N N O W
                          I heart you right back GUrl, but you already know that!
                          Ahhhh, how sweet


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                          • Barefootsies
                            Choice is an Illusion
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 42635

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Abby-SiN20
                            Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks
                            No problem. Looking forward to your tootsies next week.
                            Should You Email Your Members?

                            Link1 | Link2 | Link3

                            Enough Said.

                            "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

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                            • WhiplashDug
                              ICS Graphics Dude
                              • Aug 2006
                              • 3438

                              #15
                              Dean Spannow! Good shit bro!
                              Thoughtful answers to some very good questions! ...perhaps theirs a need for an Adult Design University?
                              Was a graphics master for Lensman @ Adult.com but now... I can't tell ya cause it aint top secret.
                              ...........
                              DOUGRIDLEYDESIGNS
                              [email protected]
                              ICQ: 303-498-056
                              skype: whiplashdug

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                              • S P A N N O W
                                Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                • Mar 2004
                                • 11941

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Abby-SiN20
                                Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks
                                Agreed! Abby we must do that again soon, on a diff. subject of course...

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                                • Loryn
                                  Super Connector
                                  • Jul 2003
                                  • 12853

                                  #17
                                  Spannow has always been an amazing designer!!! Everything he has done was always classy and always inviting!!! I enjoyed working with him, learning from him, (fall down on the floor) laughing with him, and playing with him!!!

                                  Here is one of our playtimes when the boss was away:



                                  Right on the desk baby!!! haha shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell anyone!!!

                                  Even his Halloween parties where right on:


                                  (yeah we both had a hard time keeping our eyes open for this one!!! sshhhhhh)


                                  And he can BBQ some fucking chicken!!!



                                  All I can say is XBix award.....................he knows what I mean LOL

                                  Love you baby and happy to hear your shit is spreading through the industry!!!

                                  Keeping going and rockin' it the way you do, fun, serious, and right on!!!
                                  Last edited by Loryn; 06-17-2009, 03:23 PM.
                                  ~ loryn@loryntaylor . com ~




                                  RIP TD

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                                  • WhiplashDug
                                    ICS Graphics Dude
                                    • Aug 2006
                                    • 3438

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Loryn


                                    Loryn! you hot thang! HOW THE HELL ARE YOU???


                                    We miss ya out here!
                                    Was a graphics master for Lensman @ Adult.com but now... I can't tell ya cause it aint top secret.
                                    ...........
                                    DOUGRIDLEYDESIGNS
                                    [email protected]
                                    ICQ: 303-498-056
                                    skype: whiplashdug

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                                    • Loryn
                                      Super Connector
                                      • Jul 2003
                                      • 12853

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by WhiplashDug

                                      Loryn! you hot thang! HOW THE HELL ARE YOU???


                                      We miss ya out here!
                                      I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

                                      I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

                                      I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!
                                      ~ loryn@loryntaylor . com ~




                                      RIP TD

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                                      • WhiplashDug
                                        ICS Graphics Dude
                                        • Aug 2006
                                        • 3438

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Loryn
                                        I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

                                        I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

                                        I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!
                                        COUNT ON IT!!! First Jaeger Bombs are on me!
                                        Was a graphics master for Lensman @ Adult.com but now... I can't tell ya cause it aint top secret.
                                        ...........
                                        DOUGRIDLEYDESIGNS
                                        [email protected]
                                        ICQ: 303-498-056
                                        skype: whiplashdug

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                                        • Loryn
                                          Super Connector
                                          • Jul 2003
                                          • 12853

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by WhiplashDug
                                          COUNT ON IT!!! First Jaeger Bombs are on me!
                                          OH HELL YES!!!
                                          ~ loryn@loryntaylor . com ~




                                          RIP TD

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                                          • RyuLion
                                            • Mar 2003
                                            • 32371

                                            #22
                                            I recognize that ass..yummy!

                                            Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995
                                            Affiliate Support: Chaturbate | CCBill Live

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                                            • S P A N N O W
                                              Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                              • Mar 2004
                                              • 11941

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by souther
                                              Spannow does know his shit, and this made it extremely difficult to edit down the hour we recorded to this 20 minute segment. My dream would be to find a graphic designer that had half the genius and experience Spannow has in his noggin.
                                              Wow souther, thanks a million!

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                                              • S P A N N O W
                                                Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                • Mar 2004
                                                • 11941

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by WhiplashDug
                                                Dean Spannow! Good shit bro!
                                                Thoughtful answers to some very good questions! ...perhaps theirs a need for an Adult Design University?
                                                Thanks Doug, let's discuss that "University" idea...

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                                                • Belinda
                                                  NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                  • Jul 2005
                                                  • 4365

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by Loryn
                                                  I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

                                                  I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

                                                  I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!

                                                  make sure its not the end of July so we can all go out! I have to many birthdays at the end of july and start of august.
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                                                  • LAJ
                                                    Gingerific
                                                    • Jun 2001
                                                    • 5567

                                                    #26
                                                    Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!
                                                    YNOT.com - The original industry resource
                                                    email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

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                                                    • Barefootsies
                                                      Choice is an Illusion
                                                      • Feb 2005
                                                      • 42635

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by LAJ
                                                      Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!
                                                      Stoked to be meeting the legend LAJ.
                                                      Should You Email Your Members?

                                                      Link1 | Link2 | Link3

                                                      Enough Said.

                                                      "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

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                                                      • S P A N N O W
                                                        Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                        • Mar 2004
                                                        • 11941

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by Loryn
                                                        Spannow has always been an amazing designer!!! Everything he has done was always classy and always inviting!!! I enjoyed working with him, learning from him, (fall down on the floor) laughing with him, and playing with him!!! Love you baby and happy to hear your shit is spreading through the industry!!!
                                                        Keeping going and rockin' it the way you do, fun, serious, and right on!!!
                                                        Those were priceless times for sure, when you're in town next we'll gather and laugh about all the fun times then and now! Love ya right back babe!

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                                                        • S P A N N O W
                                                          Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                          • Mar 2004
                                                          • 11941

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by LAJ
                                                          Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!
                                                          Indeed, we're looking forward to it and we're bringing the heat...

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                                                          • EllaBlack
                                                            Confirmed User
                                                            • Apr 2009
                                                            • 531

                                                            #30
                                                            So much love for you Spannow! Kisssssssses!
                                                            Ella Black
                                                            Protect Your Digital Assets
                                                            Senior Business Development - Degban, Ltd.
                                                            icq: 467849013 skype: TouchElla

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                                                            • S P A N N O W
                                                              Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                              • Mar 2004
                                                              • 11941

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by EllaBlack
                                                              So much love for you Spannow! Kisssssssses!
                                                              Thanks Ella, we'll see you this weekend and celebrate a little!

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                                                              • LAJ
                                                                Gingerific
                                                                • Jun 2001
                                                                • 5567

                                                                #32
                                                                Ella you coming to Cybernet Expo next week?
                                                                YNOT.com - The original industry resource
                                                                email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

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                                                                • EllaBlack
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Apr 2009
                                                                  • 531

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by LAJ
                                                                  Ella you coming to Cybernet Expo next week?
                                                                  You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!
                                                                  Ella Black
                                                                  Protect Your Digital Assets
                                                                  Senior Business Development - Degban, Ltd.
                                                                  icq: 467849013 skype: TouchElla

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                                                                  • EllaBlack
                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                    • Apr 2009
                                                                    • 531

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by S P A N N O W
                                                                    Thanks Ella, we'll see you this weekend and celebrate a little!
                                                                    Ya ya ya ya!!!!!!!!
                                                                    Ella Black
                                                                    Protect Your Digital Assets
                                                                    Senior Business Development - Degban, Ltd.
                                                                    icq: 467849013 skype: TouchElla

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                                                                    • LAJ
                                                                      Gingerific
                                                                      • Jun 2001
                                                                      • 5567

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by EllaBlack
                                                                      You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!
                                                                      Hell yeah I sure did... since the day of your launch ;)

                                                                      Well I hope to see you soon in case you decide to come out and party with us!!
                                                                      YNOT.com - The original industry resource
                                                                      email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

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                                                                      • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                                                                        Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn
                                                                        • Jul 2004
                                                                        • 38323

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Will give the podcast a listen to later.

                                                                        See you at your workshop at the Cybernet Expo in SF next week...

                                                                        ADG
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                                                                        • ExLust
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Aug 2008
                                                                          • 3223

                                                                          #37
                                                                          Nice, way to go!

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                                                                          • Loryn
                                                                            Super Connector
                                                                            • Jul 2003
                                                                            • 12853

                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by Belinda
                                                                            make sure its not the end of July so we can all go out! I have to many birthdays at the end of july and start of august.
                                                                            You got it, it wouldn't be the whole gang without you there girl!!!
                                                                            ~ loryn@loryntaylor . com ~




                                                                            RIP TD

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                                                                            • Belinda
                                                                              NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                                              • Jul 2005
                                                                              • 4365

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Originally posted by EllaBlack
                                                                              You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!
                                                                              You better come!! We can car pool LOL. Not that long of a drive so it's really not like going out of town.
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                                                                              • Karupted Charles
                                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                                • Jul 2001
                                                                                • 1662

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

                                                                                Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?
                                                                                TPF 2010 "They are eating our sausages!"

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                                                                                • Belinda
                                                                                  NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                                                  • Jul 2005
                                                                                  • 4365

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by Karupted Charles
                                                                                  Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

                                                                                  Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?
                                                                                  Were we invited to the big shindig?
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                                                                                  • Karupted Charles
                                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                                    • Jul 2001
                                                                                    • 1662

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Originally posted by Belinda
                                                                                    Were we invited to the big shindig?
                                                                                    You were supposed to be. Did you not get one?
                                                                                    TPF 2010 "They are eating our sausages!"

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                                                                                    • Belinda
                                                                                      NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                                                      • Jul 2005
                                                                                      • 4365

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by Karupted Charles
                                                                                      You were supposed to be. Did you not get one?

                                                                                      Nope nada. I can only think of one thing it could be and the answer is still no. Unless u mean something else.
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                                                                                      • Karupted Charles
                                                                                        Confirmed User
                                                                                        • Jul 2001
                                                                                        • 1662

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        Originally posted by Belinda
                                                                                        Nope nada. I can only think of one thing it could be and the answer is still no. Unless u mean something else.
                                                                                        Its what you think I mean and how could I do that without my twin? Ill check on invitation central and see what the issue is.
                                                                                        TPF 2010 "They are eating our sausages!"

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                                                                                        • Belinda
                                                                                          NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                                                          • Jul 2005
                                                                                          • 4365

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Originally posted by Karupted Charles
                                                                                          Its what you think I mean and how could I do that without my twin? Ill check on invitation central and see what the issue is.
                                                                                          better crack that whip!
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                                                                                          • S P A N N O W
                                                                                            Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                                                            • Mar 2004
                                                                                            • 11941

                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            Originally posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                                                                                            Will give the podcast a listen to later.

                                                                                            See you at your workshop at the Cybernet Expo in SF next week...

                                                                                            ADG
                                                                                            Definitely, the workshop's gonna be fun!

                                                                                            Originally posted by ExLust
                                                                                            Nice, way to go!
                                                                                            Thx EL!

                                                                                            Originally posted by Karupted Charles
                                                                                            Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

                                                                                            Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?
                                                                                            You've got a deal brotha. Now about that shindig...

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                                                                                            • Vendzilla
                                                                                              Biker Gnome
                                                                                              • Mar 2004
                                                                                              • 23200

                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              I'm just waiting for Halloween details
                                                                                              Carbon is not the problem, it makes up 0.041% of our atmosphere , 95% of that is from Volcanos and decomposing plants and stuff. So people in the US are responsible for 13% of the carbon in the atmosphere which 95% is not from Humans, like cars and trucks and stuff and they want to spend trillions to fix it while Solar Panel plants are powered by coal plants
                                                                                              think about that

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                                                                                              • S P A N N O W
                                                                                                Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                                                                • Mar 2004
                                                                                                • 11941

                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                Originally posted by Vendzilla
                                                                                                I'm just waiting for Halloween details
                                                                                                We've actually just started discussing that exact subject...

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                                                                                                • Belinda
                                                                                                  NubilesCash.com Manager
                                                                                                  • Jul 2005
                                                                                                  • 4365

                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  Originally posted by Vendzilla
                                                                                                  I'm just waiting for Halloween details
                                                                                                  He's been asking me since Jan what i am going to be...
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                                                                                                  • S P A N N O W
                                                                                                    Everywhere You Wanna Be!
                                                                                                    • Mar 2004
                                                                                                    • 11941

                                                                                                    #50

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