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Originally posted by Broda
wtf is the problem? none of you guys remember scores-cash.com? they allegedly closed up shop over Acacia. What about the david lace trouble?
Why not let Epic Cash deal with this in a manner that is more fruitful than the risk of being shutdown, taking all of you with them?
Heck, they can always get the contract reversed if it turns out Acacia has no claim. So can everyone else, presumably.
Worried about Acacia going after your ass? Then don't do anything to make them go after your ass. Or, settle with them. It's the cost of doing business.
Get over it. I, just as most of you, don't take Acacias patent claims as valid, but I'd sure as hell rather settle with them if necessary than be forced to close up shop and go work at McD's....
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What about the option to fight? You don't mention that option, why?
Nothing personal here..... but I would have far greater respect for a company that chose to fight the acacia extortionists. I'll tell you with assurance that if there was news of a program like adult.com throwing in with those that are fighting Acacia, there would be an uproar of acclaim and cheering for Lensman and his company. That's a fact, that thread would be the exact REVERSE of this one. Why? Think about it.
There is mention here of "protecting our affiliates".... then in another breath it is mentioned "We have not disclosed your info to Acacia and never will"...... then how will acacia know who is your affiliate and who isn't? If you did it to protect your affiliates, how will acacia know whom to pass by and whom to go after? Information on affiliates must be shared at some point, no?
Just questions... not hostile. I'm not attacking, I'm just wanting to draw out information.
People, Acacia isn't going anywhere until they are beaten soundly in court. Period. Carrie's post about them was one of the best I've read so far, I suggest everyone go back and read it again, because many of you defending the settlers need a reality check.
And lastly.... someone asked something like "why do you people think you have a right to say anything about the business decisions of a company??".... I can answer that. Webmasters have a right to comment on this because the so-called "business decisions" of these companies affect us all, they affect the entire industry. You bet your ass I have a right (and a duty) to comment loudly when I see something going on that I know is not good for the future of our industry. I've made my living 100% from online ventures for nearly 5 years now, a big part of my livelihood depends on these decisions by certain companies.
Surely we can all agree that Acacia needs to be defeated. If that is the case, then settling shouldn't be an option. I would have more respect for a company that chose to throw in with those already fighting, and FIGHT. I'm sure they would welcome another brother-in-arms standing up for *our* side. My decision is to support such companies, I've donated to the IMPA.... have you? I cannot in good consience support companies that have caved in and settled and at the same time say I support the group that is fighting it. Call it a business decision..... designed to protect ALL webmasters, not just one's own affiliates.
Thank you.