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Some very interesting (and intelligent) responses to the thread. But, to be honest, I didn't initially think the information I was sharing was all that ground-breaking.
But to my surprise, this thread revealed that a large number of webmasters DIDN'T know that these scam tactics are being used by many of the PPS programs.
When the very webmasters who make their livings from this industry don't know how the sign-up process works, is it any surprise that the consumer is taken somewhat by surprise.
As a side note to the sad state of the industry - When Playboy signed an agreement with Adult.com to promote their sites online, I sent a letter off to Playboy's editor. Here was a company (Plyaboy) that had managed to survive censorship, persecution and more obstacles then most any other company could weather...and they came out on top.
How did they do it?..by offering a superior product which dealt with sensitive issues..and to do it with dignity and class.
So, when I saw their sites under the adult.com flagship, with the same cross-sells and hidden "trial membership" shell games...this was a sad day indeed... And signaled the end of a proud business era for the Playboy brand.
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